LELO: ITC Confirms Ida, Tara Do Not Infringe We-Vibe Patent

STOCKHOLM, Sweden—On June 30, the U.S. International Trade Commission cleared LELO’s Ida and Tara couples’ massagers of any infringement on Standard Innovation Corporation’s ’605 Patent by declaring that these new products “developed by LELO are not covered by the general exclusion order and cease and desist order against LELO, Inc. issued in the underlying investigation.” Standard Innovation Corporation, the maker of the We-Vibe, has asked the ITC to include LELO’s new products in its importation ban as infringing its patent but the ITC disagreed with SIC, removing all questions regarding the legality of importation of LELO’s Ida and Tara products into the United States. LELO officials urged U.S. retailers and distributors to consult their legal counsel if they need additional confirmation. This ITC opinion is final and non-appealable, LELO officials said. To date, the Tiani products are the only ones currently subject to a U.S.-only importation ban. The ban remains in place subject to LELO’s appeal. The ITC’s notice can be found in the June 30 Federal Register which can be seen here. LELO distributor and retailers who have questions regarding the ongoing case can contact LegalTeam@LELO.com.