ITC Reviews Patent Ruling on Cricut Crafting Machines and Components
Published Date: 4/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is taking a second look at a decision that found some crafting machines and their parts broke patent rules. This affects companies importing or selling these machines in the U.S., especially Cricut, Inc. The Commission wants input on how to fix the problem, protect the public, and handle money matters—so expect some important deadlines soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible Import Ban and Sales Stop
If you import or sell the crafting machines at issue, the Commission could block those products from entering the United States or require certain companies to stop selling them. The ALJ recommended a general exclusion order (GEO) for the D563 patent, limited exclusion orders (LEOs) against Konduone for the '646 patent and the Vevor Respondents for the D090 patent, and cease-and-desist orders (CDOs) against Konduone and the Vevor Respondents.
High Bond During 60-Day Review
If the Commission orders a remedy, the U.S. Trade Representative has 60 days to review it, and during that review the subject articles may be allowed to enter the United States only if importers post a bond. The ALJ recommended setting the bond at 100% of the entered value of the imported articles.
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