ITC Seeks Comments on Request for General Exclusion Order on Pilates Equipment
The International Trade Commission seeks comments by Aug. 29 on a request from Balanced Body for a general exclusion order banning all imports of exercise equipment that infringe on its patents, the ITC said in a notice released Aug. 20.…
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A Section 337 complaint filed by Balanced Body Aug. 15 said several companies are importing aluminum reformers, which are stationary equipment used in pilates exercises, that copy its Allegro 2 and other product lines. In addition to the general exclusion order, Balanced Body also seeks cease and desist orders against the companies named in its complaint: Guangzhou Oasis, d/b/a trysauna.com, Ciga Pilates, Shandong Tmax Machinery Technology Co. Ltd., Shandong VOG Sports Products Co. Ltd., Dezhou Bodi Fitness Equipment Co. and Suzhou Selfcipline Sports Goods Co., Ltd.