Ergobaby's Child Carrier Patent Fight Adds Another Company
Published Date: 10/28/2026
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Summary
Ergobaby is taking action to protect its adjustable child carrier patents by adding a new company to its ongoing trade investigation. The U.S. International Trade Commission agreed to this update and will continue looking into possible patent violations involving imports and sales. This means companies involved should watch for changes soon, as this could impact who can sell these products in the U.S.
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Xiamen Danke Added as Respondent
If you are Xiamen Danke Health Technology Co., Ltd., the U.S. International Trade Commission added your company as a respondent in Investigation No. 337-TA-1514 on October 26, 2026. The amendment to the complaint was granted because Ergobaby learned of Xiamen Danke's role after receiving discovery responses and the ALJ found good cause to add the company.
Multiple Importers/Sellers Under Patent Investigation
The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1514 on July 27, 2026, based on Ergobaby's complaint alleging importation into the U.S., sale for importation, or sale within the U.S. after importation of certain adjustable child carriers and components infringes claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,426,275 (claims 1-3, 5, 6, 12, 16, 17) and U.S. Patent No. 12,016,470 (claims 1, 6-11, 17, 18, 22-25). Named respondents include Mabe, LLC; Quanzhou Baby Nice Infant and Child Products Co., Ltd.; Xiamen Funwhale Technology LLC; Xiamen New Baby Products Co., Ltd.; Koi Trading Services; Portier USA, LLC; Ava + Oliver, LLC; Artipoppe B.V.; Bugaboo Xiamen Industrial Co. Ltd.; Bugaboo International B.V.; and Bugaboo North America, Inc.
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