Lamina Files Patent Complaint on Packaging Used for Liquor, Cosmetics, Toys
Lamina Packaging Innovations filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging violations of Section 337 by imports of laminated packaging that violate its patents. Products the packaging is used for include liquor, cosmetics, electronics, and toys, although the complaint doesn’t accuse these underlying products of patent infringement if not imported without the packaging at issue. The patented technologies relate to bleached and unbleached layers in paper laminates that provide higher stiffness and are more environmentally friendly. Lamina licenses the technologies to domestic companies. The company is requesting the ITC issue limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against import and sale of infringing packaging by the following respondents:
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- Remy Cointreau USA Inc., New York, N.Y.
- Pernod Ricard USA LLC, New York, N.Y.
- John Jameson Import Company, Purchase, N.Y.
- Moet Hennessy USA, New York , N.Y.
- Champagne Louis Roederer, France
- Maisons Marques & Domines USA Inc., Oakland, Calif.
- Freixenet USA, Sonoma, Calif.
- L'Oreal USA, New York, N.Y.
- Hasbro, Inc., Pawtucket, R.I.
- Cognac Ferrand USA, Inc., New York, N.Y.
- WJ Deutsch & Son, White Plains, N.Y.
- Diageo North America Inc., Norwalk, Conn.
- Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc., New Rochelle, N.Y.
- Beats Electronics LLC, Santa Monica, Calif.
- Camus Wines & Spirits Group, France
Email ITTNews@warren-news.com for a copy of the patent complaint.