Patent Poof! Hydrodermabrasion Case Moot as HydraFacial Patent Dies
Published Date: 10/9/2026
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission's investigation into certain hydrodermabrasion systems has been canceled because the key patent expired. This affects companies like HydraFacial and Cartessa, ending any legal battles over these products. The case officially closed in March 2026, so no money penalties or import bans will happen now.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Respondents' Enforcement Risk Eliminated
If you are a respondent named in Investigation No. 337-TA-1408 (for example, Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC), the U.S. International Trade Commission's final determination was vacated and the investigation has been dismissed as moot. The '287 patent expired on March 29, 2026, the Federal Circuit vacated the Commission's decision on July 23, 2026 (mandate issued September 15, 2026), and the Commission confirmed termination in October 2026; the remedial orders previously suspended are no longer in effect.
Patent Holder's Remedy Vacated
If you are the complainant (HydraFacial LLC), the Commission's March 23, 2026 final determination finding a violation was vacated by the Federal Circuit and the investigation was dismissed as moot after U.S. Patent No. 11,865,287 expired on March 29, 2026. HydraFacial opposed vacating the opinion, but the Federal Circuit ordered vacatur on July 23, 2026 (mandate September 15, 2026) and the Commission confirmed termination in October 2026.
Earlier Consent Ends Case for Eunsung
Eunsung Global Corp. was removed from the investigation by consent and the investigation was terminated as to Eunsung on January 21, 2025, under Order No. 19 (Dec. 19, 2024).
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