GoPro action camera accuses Insta360 of patent infringement and applies for Section 337 investigation in the United States

According to information released by the Ministry of Commerce, on March 29, 2024, the American GoPro Company filed an application with the U.S. International Trade Commission in accordance with Section 337 of the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930, accusing exports to the United States and imports into the United States. Or certain cameras, camera systems, and accessories used therewith sold in the United States infringe its patent rights, request the initiation of a 337 investigation, and issue a limited exclusion order and injunction. A total of two companies from China and the United States were involved in the case.

According to information obtained by Jiemian News, the Chinese company involved is Shenzhen Shadow Stone Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (also known as Insta360 Shadow Stone, hereinafter referred to as Insta360).

According to reports, the specific infringing products currently mentioned by GoPro include Insta360’s “ONE X”, “ONE R”, “ONE R1-inch”, “ONR X2”, “ONE RS”, “ONE RS” 1-inch 360", "X3", "GO3", "Ace" and "ACE Pro" (which can be added later), and submitted evidence of the importation of these products into the United States and comparative evidence of infringement to the judge. The above product list includes almost all consumer products sold by Insta360.

▲ Shadow Stone Insta360 GO 3

The 337 investigation initiated by GoPro is also known as the "unfair import" investigation. The U.S. International Trade Commission investigates in accordance with Section 337 of the U.S. Tariff Act of 1930 and related amendments the infringement of U.S. intellectual property rights by imported products and other unfair competition in import trade. Any unfair trade practices in exported products.

As of the publication of this website, Shadow Stone Insta360 has not officially responded.

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