EcoFactor Seeks Section 337 Import Ban on Smart Thermostats, HVAC Systems
Comments are due Nov. 6 on an EcoFactor Tariff Act Section 337 complaint with the International Trade Commission, alleging imports of smart thermostats and smart heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems infringe its patents, said Tuesday's Federal Register. EcoFactor…
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says Ecobee, Google, Alarm.com, Daikin Industries, Schneider Electric and Vivint are importing the infringing products. EcoFactor seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders banning import and sale of infringing smart thermostats and HVAC systems by the companies identified. "We are confident that our products do not violate any third party patents and that this claim will not adversely affect our commercial objectives," emailed Schneider Electric. The other companies didn't comment.