ITC Begins Section 337 Investigation on Imported Pool Cleaners
The International Trade Commission has begun an official Section 337 investigation on imported robotic pool cleaners (Inv. No. 337-TA-1326), according to a notice released Aug. 31. The case follows a July 29 complaint by Zodiac Pool Systems (ZPS) and Zodiac…
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Pool Care Europe (ZPCE) concerning pool cleaners (see 2208030026). Zodiac alleges that Wybotics, Tianjin Pool & Spa and Aiper are importing products that infringe on two of ZPCE's patents on wheel-driven brush pool cleaners and dual-shell-type filter cleaners, which allow operators to empty the filter without getting dirty, the complaint said. Zodiac has asked the ITC to institute a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the respondents.