Braid Drama: Feds Probe Fake Hair Patent Infringement Battle
Published Date: 8/7/2025
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Summary
JBS Hair, Inc. has asked the U.S. government to investigate some imported synthetic braiding hair and its packaging for breaking their patents. If the investigation agrees, certain products might be blocked from being sold in the U.S., which could shake up the hair market and affect importers soon. This means companies selling these products should watch out for possible new rules and restrictions.
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Imported Braiding Hair May Be Blocked
On July 3, 2025 JBS Hair, Inc. filed a complaint asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate certain imported pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and its packaging for infringing U.S. Patent Nos. 10,786,026; 10,945,478; 10,980,301; and 12,127,616. The company asked the Commission to issue a general exclusion order or a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders, which could block those products from being imported into or sold in the United States.
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