ITC Begins Section 337 Patent Investigation into Sunbeam's Dog Bark Control Collars

The International Trade Commission voted to begin an investigation into whether electronic bark control collars that allegedly infringe Radio Systems Corporation’s patent are in violation of Section 337. According to RSC’s original complaint, two products imported from China and sold in the U.S. by Sunbeam Products, the “Advanced Bark Control Collar” and “Mini Bark Control Collar,” infringe a patent held by RSC. RSC is requesting a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order prohibiting entry and sale of the bark control collars.