USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms

The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted a Section 337 investigation on a complaint filed August 21, 2026 by Ultra-Mek, Incorporated of Denton, North Carolina; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated of Carthage, Missouri; and L&P Property Management Company of Carthage, Missouri, alleging that imports of certain powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units containing same infringe claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,398,165, 8,398,168, 8,016,348 and 8,297,693. The complaint also alleges a domestic industry exists, and the complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation. The complaint, except confidential information, is available on the Commission's EDIS docket.