USITC Institutes Sec. 337 Inv. 337-TA-1507: Caterpillar Targets Heavy Machinery Imports for Patent Infringement
The USITC has instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1507 based on a Caterpillar Inc. complaint alleging importation of certain heavy machinery and components infringes four U.S. patents ('637, '837, '554, '341). Caterpillar seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders to bar infringing imports.
What changed
USITC published a trade-policy source record: The USITC has instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1507 based on a Caterpillar Inc. complaint alleging importation of certain heavy machinery and components infringes four U.S. patents ('637, '837, '554, '341). Caterpillar seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders to bar infringing imports.
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HS scope: 84; instruments: Section 337
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