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ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on Klein Modular Containers

The International Trade Commission is beginning a Section 337 investigation on allegations that imports of storage containers and toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, coolers, and accessories from Klein Tools are infringing on patents held by Milwaukee Electric Tool and Keter Home…

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and Garden Products, the ITC said in a notice released June 18. In a complaint filed in June (see 2406180039), Milwaukee Tool and Keter said Klein Tools’ Modbox line of modular containers rely on the patented technology used in Milwaukee Tools’ Packout modular storage products. The ITC will consider a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against Klein Tools.