ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on Liquid Coolers for Computers
The International Trade Commission recently began a Section 337 investigation on imports of liquid coolers for electronic components in computers that allegedly infringe on patents held by Cooler Master (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1394), the ITC said in a notice last…
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week. In its February complaint (see 2402200055), Taiwan-based Cooler Master and its U.S. subsidiaries CMI USA and CMC Great USA said SilverStone, Enermax and Apaltek are importing liquid coolers that copy its “novel” and “relatively simple” designs for liquid coolers. It also said they’re infringing on a patent related to ornamental LEDs on the liquid coolers. In the investigation, the ITC will consider whether to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against SilverStone, Enermax and Apaltek.