ITC Opens Probe Into Allegations Feit Electric, Unity LED Light Bulbs Infringe Cree Patents
The U.S. International Trade Commission launched a Section 337 investigation (docket 337-TA-947) into LED light bulbs that allegedly are falsely advertised and infringe patents held by Cree, the agency said Thursday. In its Jan. 12 complaint, Cree said LED light…
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bulbs from Feit Electric and Unity copy its patented designs that improve efficiency, light color and light distribution and allow the LED bulbs to replace normal incandescent “A-shape” bulbs. Cree alleged that Feit Electric and Unity falsely advertise their bulbs by including an Energy Star logo on their bulbs, even though they don't meet the Energy Star program’s LED light bulb requirements for uniform light distribution.