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ITC Receives Section 337 Complaint on Drilling Equipment

Australian Mud Company and Reflex USA filed a Section 337 complaint with the International Trade Commission over the importation of core orientation systems by Boart Longyear, Globaltech, Granite Construction and International Directional Services. The complaint, filed March 1, alleges the…

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respondents are importing core orientation systems, used in earth drilling services, that infringe on a patent held by AMC, in violation of Section 337 protections. The complainants asked the ITC for a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The ITC is seeking comments on public interest issues raised by the complaint in addition to explanations of how the potential remedies would affect U.S. consumers. Written submissions are due by March 16.