Feds Launch Hunt for Sneaky Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resin Violators
Published Date: 2/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is starting an investigation into certain polyvinylidene fluoride resins because some companies say their U.S. patent is being violated. This affects businesses importing or selling these resins in the U.S., with possible orders to stop sales or block imports soon. The investigation kicked off in February 2025 and could impact trade and money flow in this industry.
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ITC investigation may stop imports and sales
On February 14, 2025 the U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 into certain polyvinylidene fluoride resins accused of infringing U.S. Patent No. 8,337,725. The complainants asked the Commission to issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order, and the notice states the Commission may issue an exclusion order or a cease and desist order directed against respondents.
Specific companies named as respondents
The notice names specific respondent companies to be served, including Inner Mongolia 3F Wanhao Fluorochemical Industry Co. Ltd., Zhejiang Juhua Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Fluorine Chemical New Material Co. Ltd., Hubei Fluorine New Materials Co., Ltd., and Sinochem Lantian Co., Ltd. Those named entities must respond and are the parties the complaint will be served upon.
Which products are targeted
The investigation’s scope is defined as "polyvinylidene fluoride polymers comprising acrylates in solid form." Businesses that make, import, or sell products meeting that exact description are the ones covered by this investigation.
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