U.S. Blocks Smart Eyewear Imports Over Patent Dispute
Published Date: 7/13/2026
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is blocking certain electronic eyewear products and their parts from entering the U.S. because MyW Technology Co., Ltd. didn’t respond to a patent complaint. This means MyW can’t sell or import these products anymore, protecting U.S. company IngenioSpec’s inventions. The investigation is now over, and these orders take effect immediately to keep the market fair.
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Imports of MyW Electronic Eyewear Blocked
The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a limited exclusion order (LEO) barring the entry into the United States of certain electronic eyewear products, components, and related charging apparatuses by or on behalf of MyW Technology Co., Ltd. because of alleged infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,310,296 and 12,078,870. The Commission voted on this determination on July 9, 2026.
Cease-and-Desist Order Against MyW
The Commission issued a cease and desist order (CDO) directed to MyW Technology Co., Ltd., enjoining MyW from certain activities in the United States tied to the same electronic eyewear products alleged to infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 10,310,296 and 12,078,870. The Commission vote on this determination occurred on July 9, 2026.
100% Bond Required During Presidential Review
The Commission set the bond during the period of Presidential review at one hundred percent (100%) of the entered value of the imported articles that are subject to the LEO, pursuant to section 337(j). This bond requirement applies during the Presidential review period following the Commission's determination.
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