ITC Begins Section 337 Patent Investigation on Imports of Handheld Magnifiers
The International Trade Commission voted on Nov. 8 to begin a Section 337 investigation into imports of handheld magnifiers that allegedly infringe Freedom Scientific’s patents. In its Sept. 26 complaint, Freedom Scientific alleged a Chinese company and its U.S. sales agent are importing and selling the allegedly infringing handheld magnifiers, which are used by people with poor vision to enlarge materials for easier viewing or reading. The patented technology allows for more portable and versatile magnifiers by including a camera that displays enlarged images on a screen for easy viewing. Freedom Scientific is requesting a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order banning import and sale of the allegedly infringing devices. The ITC said the following companies are respondents to the investigation:
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- Aumed Group Corp. of Beijing, China
- Aumed Inc. of San Carlos, Calif.
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