USITC Institutes Sec. 337 Inv. 337-TA-1508: Protein-Study Systems, Devices & Lab Supplies
The USITC has instituted Investigation 337-TA-1508 based on a complaint by Seer, Inc. and Brigham and Women's Hospital alleging patent infringement (five U.S. patents) by imported systems, devices, software, compositions, chemicals, and laboratory supplies used for protein analysis. Complainants seek a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order barring infringing imports.
What changed
USITC published a trade-policy source record: The USITC has instituted Investigation 337-TA-1508 based on a complaint by Seer, Inc. and Brigham and Women's Hospital alleging patent infringement (five U.S. patents) by imported systems, devices, software, compositions, chemicals, and laboratory supplies used for protein analysis. Complainants seek a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order barring infringing imports.
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Affected scope
HS scope: 38, 84, 85, 90; countries: US; instruments: Section 337
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