US Slaps Import Ban on NJOY's Patent-Violating Vapes
Published Date: 2/4/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission found that NJOY and its related companies broke patent rules by selling certain vaporizer devices and parts in the U.S. Because of this, NJOY must stop selling those products here, and a limited ban on imports is now in place. This decision takes effect immediately, with no extra fees during the review period, meaning NJOY faces serious sales restrictions and legal action.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Limited import ban on NJOY products
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a limited exclusion order (LEO) banning imports of certain NJOY vaporizer devices, cartridges, and components that infringe U.S. patents. The LEO is effective immediately and the Commission set the bond for importations during the period of Presidential review at zero percent (no bond).
Cease-and-desist orders stopping NJOY U.S. sales
The Commission found that NJOY (listed respondents) violated section 337 by selling certain vaporizer devices and components that infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 11,134,722; 11,606,981; 10,130,123; and 10,709,173, and issued cease and desist orders requiring those NJOY respondents to stop selling the infringing products in the United States.
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