Summary Investigation Information
Investigation Number: 337-TA-1252
Investigation Type: Violation
Docket Number: 3530
Investigation Status: Pending before the ALJ
Title (In the Matter of Certain):
Robotic Floor Cleaning Devices and Components Thereof
Procedural History
Complaint Filed 01/28/2021
Date of Institution 03/02/2021
Markman Hearing Dates
Start
End
Evidentiary Hearing Dates
Scheduled Start 01/05/2022
Scheduled End 01/11/2022
Actual Start
Actual End
Target Date 08/29/2022
Final ID On Violation
Due Date 04/29/2022
Issue Date
Non Final (Terminating) ID Issued
Final Determination of No Violation
Final Determination of Violation
Termination Date
Unfair Act Alleged
| Type | Active - Inactive |
|---|---|
| Patent Infringement | 02/25/2021 - |
Patent Number(s)
| Number | Active - Inactive |
|---|---|
| 10,296,007 | 02/25/2021 - |
| 10,813,517 | 02/25/2021 - |
| 10,835,096 | 02/25/2021 - |
| 7,571,511 | 02/25/2021 - |
| 9,884,423 | 02/25/2021 - |
HTS Number(s)
| Number | Category Basket |
|---|---|
| 85081100 | Consumer electronics products |
| 85081900 | Consumer electronics products |
| 85086000 | Consumer electronics products |
| 85087000 | Consumer electronics products |
| 85098050 | Consumer electronics products |
| 85099055 | Consumer electronics products |
Participant Information
☑ - Active
☒ - Inactive
Complainant Information
| Name - City/State/Country | Lead Counsel for Service | Active Inactive Date |
|---|---|---|
|
☑
iRobot Corporation - Bedford , MA , USA
|
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | 02/25/2021 - |
☑ - Active
☒ - Inactive
Respondent Information
| + | Name - City/State/Country | Lead Counsel for Service | Active Inactive Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☑ EP Midco LLC - Needham , MA , USA
|
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP | 02/25/2021 - | |
| ☑ SharkNinja Hong Kong Co. Ltd. - Hong Kong , , Hong Kong
|
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP | 02/25/2021 - | |
| ☑ SharkNinja Management Co. - Needham , MA , USA
|
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP | 02/25/2021 - | |
| ☑ SharkNinja Management LLC - Needham , MA , USA
|
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP | 02/25/2021 - | |
| ☑ SharkNinja Operating LLC - Needham , MA , USA
|
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP | 02/25/2021 - | |
| ☑ SharkNinja Sales Co. - Needham , MA , USA
|
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP | 02/25/2021 - |
Agency Participant Information
Office of Unfair Import Investigations (OUII)
Level of Participation: None
General Counsel (GC)
| Name |
|---|
|
☑
Benjamin Richards
|
|
☑
Michelle Klancnik
|
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
| Name |
|---|
|
☑ MaryJoan McNamara
|