Certain Wearable Breast Pumps, Associated Milk Storage Containers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1522

The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1522 based on a complaint by Willow Innovations, Inc. and Willow Blossom HoldCo Ltd. alleging infringement of utility and design patents by imported wearable breast pumps, associated milk storage containers, and components. The investigation names multiple respondents in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the United States, and seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. This investigation targets the growing wearable breast pump market, where product design, disposable or replaceable milk containers, and compact pump architecture are key competitive differentiators. An exclusion order could materially affect importation and U.S. availability of competing wearable lactation devices and replacement components. Asserted patents include U.S. Patent Nos. 11,660,380; 12,370,292; D1,053,344; 11,813,388; and D1,031,993, covering both utility and design patent claims. The accused products are defined as wearable breast pumps, associated milk storage containers, and components including separately sold milk collection containers and replacement parts. OUII will not participate, and the Commission specifically flagged domestic industry issues, including reliance on third-party expenditures and foreign expenditures relating to the domestic industry articles.