ITC Asks for Comments on Clorox's Request for Import Ban on Cleaning Products
The International Trade Commission is asking for comments by Aug. 8 on Clorox’s Section 337 complaint alleging trademark infringement by imports of Alen’s laundry and household cleaning products. According to the July 25 complaint (see 13073017), Industrias Alen manufactures products…
Sign up for a free preview to unlock the rest of this article
If your job depends on informed compliance, you need International Trade Today. Delivered every business day and available any time online, only International Trade Today helps you stay current on the increasingly complex international trade regulatory environment.
that bear the names “Cloralex” and Pinol” in Mexico, including liquid bleach, color safe bleach, laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaners, bathroom cleaning products, disinfecting cleaners, and disinfecting wipes. The merchandise is then imported by Alen USA, and sold to retailers. According to Clorox, the products infringe its Clorox and Pine-Sol trademarks. Clorox is requesting a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the allegedly infringing imports. The ITC has yet to begin a formal investigation.