Hoshizaki Wins Decision on Patent Infringements
(Courtesy of Hoshizaki America Inc.)
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Hoshizaki America Inc., a manufacturer of commercial ice and refrigeration equipment, has won a legal battle against Blue Air FSE and Bluenix Co. Ltd.
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recently issued a final determination that Blue Air and Bluenix violated U.S. international trade law by infringing on three of Hoshizaki’s U.S. patents covering innovative technology used in Hoshizaki’s crescent cuber ice machines, a press release from Hoshizaki said. The ITC issued two key orders to enforce its decision:
• A limited exclusion order that prevents Blue Air and Bluenix from importing the infringing ice machines and specific components that have been determined to infringe on Hoshizaki’s patents.
• A cease-and-desist order that prohibits Blue Air, Bluenix, and their distributors from importing into the United States and selling, marketing, or distributing the infringing ice machines and components in the United States.
Violation of the orders could subject Blue Air and Bluenix to enforcement proceedings that could result in civil penalties.
Hoshizaki invests heavily in research and development to create cutting-edge ice and refrigeration technology, the press release said.
“Innovation is the lifeblood of Hoshizaki,” said Allan Dziwoki, president of Hoshizaki America. “We invest significant resources in developing new and improved technologies for our customers. Protecting our intellectual property is essential to ensuring that we can continue to innovate and deliver the best products possible. This victory sends a clear message that we will aggressively defend our patents against infringement.”
The ITC has now terminated its investigation.
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