ITC Asks for Comments on Possible Exclusion Order for Trico Wiper Blades

The International Trade Commission is asking for public comments by June 9 on a possible ban on imports of some windshield wiper blades made in Mexico by Trico. An administrative law judge on May 8 recommended the ITC issue a limited exclusion order barring imports of wiper blades from Trico that infringe patents held by Federal Mogul. The ITC began its investigation in June 2013, after receiving a complaint from Federal Mogul related to its patented spoiler for wiper blades that prevents lifting of the windshield wipers from airflow when driving at higher speeds, resulting in poor wiping performance (see 14051423).