Patent Fight Brews Over Imported Fluoride Resins
Published Date: 2/21/2025
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Summary
Some big companies say certain polyvinylidene fluoride resins imported into the U.S. are breaking their patent rules. They’ve asked the government to investigate and possibly stop these imports and sales to protect their business. This could affect resin sellers and buyers soon, with possible trade restrictions and legal actions coming up.
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ITC Investigation on PVDF Resin Imports
If you import or sell polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resins, a complaint filed on January 13, 2025 (supplemented February 3, 2025) alleges those imports and sales infringe U.S. Patent No. 8,337,725. The complainants have asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate and could seek a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order that would block certain imports and sales.
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