# 2026-01386: ITC Reviews Patent Fight Over Toolboxes and Coolers

2026-01386, Certain Storage Containers and Toolboxes, Organizers, Component Boxes, and Coolers; Commission Decision To Review an Initial Determination in Part; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding, is a Federal Register notice from International Trade Commission published 2026-01-26, effective 2026-01-21 (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01386
- Title: Certain Storage Containers and Toolboxes, Organizers, Component Boxes, and Coolers; Commission Decision To Review an Initial Determination in Part; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on the Issues Under Review and on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: International Trade Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 3219
- Published: 2026-01-26
- Effective: 2026-01-21
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

ITC Reviews Patent Fight Over Toolboxes and Coolers

## Summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission is taking a second look at a decision about some storage containers, toolboxes, and coolers that might be breaking patent rules. This affects companies like Milwaukee Electric Tool and Keter Home and Garden, and could lead to changes in how these products are sold or imported. The Commission is asking for written opinions soon on what should happen next, including any penalties or public interest concerns.

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given that the Commission has determined to review in part the Chief Administrative Law Judge's ("CALJ's") final initial determination ("FID") finding a violation of section 337 with respect to U.S. Patent Nos. 11,365,026 ("the '026 patent"); 11,794,952 ("the '952 patent"); and 11,952,167 ("the '167 patent") (collectively, "the Asserted Patents"). The Commission requests briefing from the parties on certain issues under review, as set forth in this notice. The Commission also requests briefing from the parties, interested persons, and government agencies on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding.

## Effects PRIA read

- Possible U.S. Import Ban on Toolboxes: cost, high. The Commission may order an exclusion of certain storage containers, toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, and coolers from entry into the United States. If issued, an exclusion order would bar the importation of the listed products that the Commission finds infringe the asserted patents.
- Cease-and-Desist Orders Could Halt U.S. Sales: cost, high. The Commission could issue cease-and-desist orders that require respondents to stop importing and selling the accused storage containers, toolboxes, and coolers in the United States. Such orders would require the named respondents to cease unfair importation and sales of the specified articles.
- Products May Enter Under Bond During 60-Day Review: mixed, medium. If the Commission orders a remedy, the U.S. Trade Representative then has 60 days to review it; during that 60-day period, the subject articles may enter the United States under bond. The Commission will determine the bond amount and the Secretary of the Treasury will prescribe it.

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## Sources
- [2026-01386 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/26/2026-01386/certain-storage-containers-and-toolboxes-organizers-component-boxes-and-coolers-commission-decision)
- [2026-01386 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-26/pdf/2026-01386.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01386 (as of 2026-06-08).