Federal-Mogul Petitions to Bar Imports of Windshield Wiper Blades Alleged to Infringe its Patents
Federal-Mogul filed a Section 337 complaint with the International Trade Commission May 9 requesting the agency issue orders barring imports of windshield wipers from Trico that infringe its patents. According to Federal-Mogul, Trico Corporation, Trico Products, and Trico Components S.A. de C.V. (Trico) are infringing on one of its patents related to a separate spoiler for wiper blades that is interchangeable to fit different vehicles. The spoiler prevents lifting of the windshield wipers from airflow when driving at higher speeds, which results in poor wiping performance.
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Federal-Mogul says Trico manufactures the infringing goods in Mexico. The infringing wiper blades are then imported into the U.S. According to Federal-Mogul, the infringing blades are used on Ford F-Series trucks and the Chrysler M200. Federal-Mogul is requesting cease and desist orders and a limited exclusion order.
Email ITTNews@warren-news.com for a copy of the complaint.