ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on Firearm Disassembly Tongs
The International Trade Commission will consider whether to issue a general exclusion order banning all imports of firearm disassembly tongs that allegedly infringe patents held by Gtul, the ITC said in a notice May 20 announcing the beginning of a new Section 337 investigation (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1401). In a complaint filed in February (see 2402210039), Gtul said U.S.-based companies are importing devices that engage the slide lock on firearms that copy patented technologies used in Gtul’s Stul devices. The ITC will also consider cease and desist orders against the following respondents to its investigation:
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