Feds Probe Super-Strong Nano-Metal Imports in Patent Showdown
Published Date: 1/22/2025
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Summary
Modumetal, Inc. has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate certain imported metal parts coated with special nanolaminate alloys. They claim these parts break their patents and want the Commission to stop these products from being sold in the U.S. This could affect companies importing or selling these metal parts soon and might lead to new trade restrictions or legal actions.
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ITC probe may block metal imports
If you import or sell nanolaminate alloy‑coated metal parts, the U.S. International Trade Commission received a complaint on November 19, 2024 (supplemented December 4, 2024) alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 10,253,419 and U.S. Patent No. 11,242,613. The complainant asks the Commission to investigate and to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders, which could stop those imports and sales in the United States.
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