Update on U.S. International Trade Commission Investigation on Dental Burs
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has made an important announcement. The Commission decided not to review an initial determination. This means there are changes in an ongoing investigation about dental burs and related kits.
The investigation began on January 20, 2026. It was based on a complaint by two companies. These companies are Huwais IP Holding LLC and Versah, LLC. Both are from Jackson, Michigan.
They allege violations related to imports, sales, and the infringement of patents and trademarks. The patents mentioned are U.S. Patent Nos. 9,326,778 and 11,712,250. Trademarks include Registration Nos. 6,261,888; 6,261,886; and 4,689,471.
The investigation covers many companies around the world. These companies are in places like Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, and Australia.
The Commission’s latest action is to amend the complaint. This amendment adds Research Industries of Sialkot, Pakistan, as a respondent. This decision followed a motion by the complainants on February 23, 2026. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations supported this motion.
The Administrative Law Judge overseeing this case decided in favor of the amendment. The decision was made on March 3, 2026, with no objections. The change does not harm public interest or the rights of any parties.
The Commission took a vote on March 25, 2026, confirming the decision to amend the complaint and notice of investigation. This is now part of the official records.
For further information, Mr. Ronald A. Traud, Esq., from the USITC can be contacted. He is available at the Commission’s main office in Washington, DC.
The investigation and its results are guided by section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as revised. The specific rules followed are in Part 210 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Issued by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission, on March 25, 2026.
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