A U.S. International Trade Commission Judge has ruled that in a case involving Intellectual Property Rights conflict surrounding certain types of wallets, two Chinese companies have breached U.S. import laws. The judgment calls for a general exclusion order to prevent the further importation of these products for sale on American soil. The wallets in question allegedly violate certain U.S. patented designs, leading to the recommendation of a ban on their import.
The unidentified Chinese manufacturers are seen to have infringed upon U.S. Intellectual Property Rights, leading to the proposed imposition of the aforementioned import restriction. The decision underscores the firm posture of U.S. authorities against violations of intellectual property rights and seeks to underline the importance of following designated patent protocols.
The exact details of the case and the wallet designs in question remain confidential due to reporting restrictions.
The decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission Judge might still be subject to the review and final ratification by the full commission. It is unclear at this moment if the named Chinese companies would challenge the judgment.
For more detailed analysis, one could refer to the original story reported by Adam Lidgett on Law360 here.