Handel międzynarodowy · 27.05.1997

In the Matter of Certain Multiple Implement, Multi-Function Pocket Knives and Related Packaging and Promotional Materials; Notice of Investigation

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed on March 13, 1997, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Swiss Army Brands, Inc. and Swiss Army Brand Ltd., One Research Drive, Shelton, Connecticut 06484 and Precise Imports Corporation (d/b/a Precise International), 15 Corporate Drive, Orangeburg, New York 10962-2625. Supplements to the Complaint were filed on March 21, 1997, March 27, 1997, and April 29, 1997, and amendments were filed on March 28, 1997 and May 8, 1997. The Complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges a violation of section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain multiple implement, multi-function pocket knives and related packaging and promotional materials by reason of (a) infringement of common law trademarks in the words ``Swiss Army'' and in a cross-and-shield design, (b) infringement of U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 1,734,665, 1,715,093, 1,636,710, 1,636,849, 1,636,878, 1,636,915, 1,636,955, 1,642,001, and 1,642,224, (c) dilution of the ``SWISS ARMY'' common law and registered trademarks and dilution of th