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ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on Furniture With Decorative Wood Grain Paper

The International Trade Commission began a Section 337 investigation Jan. 9 based on allegations that imports of household furniture (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1385) from Whalen are infringing copyrights held by Toppan Interamerica, the ITC said in a news release. In…

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its complaint, a Section 337, Toppan said Whalen Furniture is importing furniture finished with a decorative wood grain paper that copies Toppan’s copyrighted patterns (see 2312130062). The ITC will consider whether to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against Whalen, it said.