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ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on Fire Extinguishing Aerosol

The International Trade Commission is beginning a Section 337 investigation on allegations that imports of fire extinguishing devices are infringing on Nano Fire and Defender Safety's patented aerosol fire extinguishing technology, the ITC said in a notice April 1. In…

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a complaint filed Feb.22 (see 2402280081), Nano Fire, which licenses the technology to Defender Safety, said Halma and its affiliate Halma Holdings, as well as FirePro Systems and Hochiki America, are importing fire extinguishing devices that infringe on its patented fire extinguishing composition that needs no pressure storage. In the investigation, the ITC will consider whether to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order banning imports from Halma, FirePro and Hochiki America.