Federal Trade Case Turns on Dryer-Wall Vents and Patent Dispute
Published Date: 6/18/2025
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is stopping Xiamen Dirongte Trading Co. from importing certain dryer wall exhaust vent parts that violate a U.S. patent. They’re issuing orders to block these products and require a 100% bond on imports during review. This means U.S. companies like InOvate Acquisition get protection, and the investigation is now officially closed.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
100% bond required during Presidential review
The Commission requires importers to post a bond equal to 100% of the entered value of the infringing dryer vent articles that are subject to the exclusion order during the period of Presidential review. This bond requirement was set as part of the Commission’s determination on June 16, 2025.
Imports of infringing dryer vents blocked
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order against Xiamen Dirongte Trading Co., Ltd., stopping the unlicensed entry of certain dryer wall exhaust vent assemblies and components that infringe U.S. Patent No. 11,953,230. The Commission voted on June 16, 2025, and the investigation is terminated.
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