Beware! These popular products have patents, sellers should check...

Beware! These popular products have patents, sellers should check...


1. ORAL IRRIGATOR



Overseas consumers generally attach great importance to oral hygiene and invest more time, money and energy in oral care, which also contributes to the continued hot sales of some oral care products.
 
Recently, an oral irrigator successfully obtained a U.S. patent number. Sellers of related products should pay close attention and check for infringement risks to avoid possible legal disputes.
 
It is reported that this product is a Chinese patent, and its US patent number is: US D1,009,254 S. The patent was applied for on July 21, 2023 and officially approved on December 26, 2023.





2. Led Mask electronic luminous mask


  • Plaintiff: Shenzhen Shining Bright Technology Co. Ltd
  • Case Number: 23-cv-17065
  • Prosecution date: December 22, 2023
  • Reason for prosecution: Patent infringement
  • Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • Law firm: BDL-Iplaw


 
The product involved in this case is an LED electronic luminous mask, which is suitable for various occasions such as birthdays, Halloween, Christmas, electronic music festivals, various parties, etc., and is very popular among consumers.
 
It is worth noting that this product is a Chinese patent, and its US patent number is: US D971,348 S. The patent was officially approved on November 29, 2022.
 



 
The sales of this type of product on Amazon are very good, and sellers involved in related products need to check it themselves in advance.
 
Image from Amazon
 


3. Tiffany


  • Plaintiff: Tiffany & Co. (New Jersey) LLC
  • Case Number: 23-cv-62371
  • Prosecution date: December 19, 2023
  • Reason for prosecution: Trademark infringement
  • Court: U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • Law firm: SMG


 
The picture comes from Tiffany's official website
 
Tiffany was founded in 1837. As an internationally renowned luxury brand, it is loved by consumers around the world for its unique style of nobility, elegance and luxury. Since its establishment, Tiffany has been constantly innovating and making breakthroughs, and its product line has been continuously expanding from the initial jewelry and accessories to watches, perfumes, household items and other fields.
 
Tiffany also continues to launch new products, such as Tiffany Keys, Tiffany T series, etc., to meet the consumption needs of different consumers.
 
The Tiffany trademark has extremely high commercial value, and related trademark infringement incidents have occurred frequently. Since this year, Tiffany has also stepped up its crackdown on related infringements. Any unauthorized use or imitation of the Tiffany trademark may be considered an infringement.
 
Image from USPTO

In addition, Tiffany has also registered trademarks for its brand colors "Tiffany Blue" and "Tiffany Blue Box", and any unauthorized use of these colors may also constitute infringement.
 





1. BlendJet 2 Portable Blender



It is learned that on December 28, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Canadian Ministry of Health jointly issued a notice announcing the recall of a portable blender that was hot-selling on e-commerce platforms such as Walmart and Target.
 
The recall involves the BlendJet 2 portable blender sold in a variety of colors and styles.
 
 
The recalled BlendJet 2 portable blenders may overheat or catch fire, and the blender blades may break during use.
 
The CPSC announcement showed that the blender was produced in China and imported into the United States by BlendJet. It was sold at Costco, Walmart, Target and other stores and BlendJet.com between October 2020 and November 2023, with a price range of US$50 to US$75. Approximately 4.8 million units were sold in the United States and approximately 117,000 units were sold in Canada.
 
To date, BlendJet has received approximately 329 reports of blades breaking during use and 17 reports of overheating or fire, totaling approximately $150,000 in property damage claims. The company has also received approximately 49 reports of minor burns and one report of lacerations.
 


2. Relax 5mm Magnetic Ball Toy Set



On December 28, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of magnetic ball toy sets made in China, citing multiple hazards including poisoning and intestinal damage.
 
The recalled product involves the Relax 5mm Magnetic Ball Toy Set, which contains 216 colorful magnetic balls that are sold in a clear plastic box or a portable tin storage box.
 
 
The CPSC said that after testing, the magnetic ball set did not comply with the requirements of mandatory federal toy regulations. It contained one or more magnets that exceeded the permitted strength. When the magnets were swallowed, the ingested magnets would attract each other or other metal objects and get stuck in the digestive system, posing a risk of perforation, intestinal twisting, blockage, infection, blood poisoning and even death.
 
The recalled products were sold on Walmart.com between February 2022 and April 2023, with approximately 4,240 units sold for between $14 and $15.
 
The CPSC announcement shows that the magnetic ball set was sold by American seller JD E Commerce America Limited (dba Joybuy) and imported from Chinese foreign trade company Shanghai Yanlei Network Technology Co. Ltd.
 


3. Two children's toys



It is learned that recently, the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) released the latest product recall list for the week, which included two children's toys sold on Amazon.
 
Tumama Black and White Visual Stimulation Plush Set
 
The CCPC said the product posed a choking hazard and the connecting rings on the toy book could come loose, posing a choking hazard to children under 36 months old.

 
The Amazon ASIN is B08K78CWVN and approximately 152 units were sold in Ireland.
 
Light Up Pop Pipes Light Up Pop Pipes Sensory Toy
 
  
The Amazon ASIN is B0BQMDNL4F and approximately 11 units were sold in Ireland.

The CCPC announcement shows that the product poses chemical and choking hazards. On the one hand, the battery box inside the product does not have screws or similar fixing devices to fix the battery, and young children may put the battery in their mouths and choke to death; on the other hand, if the battery is swallowed by a child, it will cause severe internal chemical burns and gastrointestinal damage.


Author: Shidu, Nicole

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