Smoore Seeks Section 337 Import Ban on THC, CBD Vaping Products

Shenzhen Smoore Technology seeks a limited exclusion order banning imports of oil-vaping cartridges from some 40 companies that allegedly infringe its patents and trademarks, it told the International Trade Commission in a Section 337 complaint filed Oct. 4. Smoore says the companies are importing low quality copies of its atomizers, cartridges, mouthpieces, vaporizers and vaping products using uncertified raw materials and manufactured by unidentified, shady and uncertified suppliers. The cartridges used with the vaporizers are filled with cannabidiol (CBD) or Marinol (THC) or a combination of both. Smoore also seeks cease and desist orders against the allegedly infringing companies. Comments are due to the ITC by Oct. 18.