EndyMed's Zappy Skin Gadgets Face Import Ban Over Patents
Published Date: 6/9/2025
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission found that EndyMed’s skin treatment devices broke patent rules and is blocking their import without permission. EndyMed must stop selling certain products and pay bonds during a review period. The investigation continues for one more patent, with a new deadline set.
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Import Ban on Certain EndyMed Devices
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a limited exclusion order that prohibits the unlicensed importation of certain dermatological treatment devices and components that infringe claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 9,480,836; 9,320,536; 9,775,774; and 10,869,812. If you import or distribute these EndyMed devices, those specific products may be blocked from entering the U.S.
Cease-and-Desist Orders Against EndyMed
The Commission issued cease and desist orders directing EndyMed Medical Ltd. (Israel), EndyMed Medical, Ltd. (New York), and EndyMed Medical, Inc. (New Jersey) to stop activity related to the infringing products. If you are one of these respondents or work with them, you must stop selling or otherwise engaging in the covered activity for the listed products.
High Bonds Required During Presidential Review
During the period of Presidential review, the Commission set a bond equal to 85% of the entered value for EndyMed Pure infringing products and 70% of the entered value for EndyMed Pro infringing products that are imported. If you import those products during Presidential review, you must post the specified bond percentages of the entered value.
Remand and Extended Review for One Patent
The Commission reversed the administrative law judge’s finding that claims 4, 6, and 7 of U.S. Patent No. 11,406,444 were indefinite, remanded the investigation on that patent back to the ALJ consistent with the Commission opinion, and extended the target date for completing the investigation for that patent. If you are a party to that portion of the investigation, the review will continue under the remand and take longer to finish.
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