Notice of Investigation into Clothianidin-Containing Pesticides and Products

Summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has received a complaint from Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. of Japan and Valent U.S.A. Corporation, alleging that certain pesticides and products containing clothianidin infringe U.S. Patent No. 5,034,404. The complainants are seeking an investigation and potential exclusion orders and cease and desist orders.