Certain Robotic Pool Cleaners and Components Thereof; Institution of Investigation

Issuing agencies

Abstract

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 29, 2022, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Zodiac Pool Systems LLC of Carlsbad, California and Zodiac Pool Care Europe of France. A supplement to the complaint was filed on August 11, 2022. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain robotic pool cleaners and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,393,029 ("the '029 patent") and U.S. Patent No. 8,393,031 ("the '031 patent"). The complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. Addresses: The complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 205- 2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.usitc.gov.