ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on Dyson Vacuums
The International Trade Commission is beginning a Section 337 investigation on allegations that imports of Dyson surface cleaning products are infringing on patents held by SharkNinja and Omachron, the ITC said in a notice June 13. In their complaint filed…
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April 23 (see 2404300035), SharkNinja and Omachron said Dyson’s stick and hand vacuums copy SharkNinja's and Omachron’s patents related to a straight-line configuration, dust-emptying system and separate dirt collection and cyclone chambers. The ITC will consider whether to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders banning import and sale of infringing merchandise by Dyson and its affiliates Dyson Technology Limited and Dyson Canada Limited.