Dawnsens New-Materials Co. Voluntarily Consents to Order Prohibiting the Importation of Flashspun Nonwoven Materials into the United States
DuPont (NYSE:DD) has secured a significant legal victory as Dawnsens New-Materials Co. (Dangs) voluntarily agreed to a 10-year exclusion order approved by the International Trade Commission (ITC). The order prohibits Dangs from selling and importing materials related to DuPont's Tyvek® products into the United States, following allegations of trade secret misappropriation.
The case, initiated in October 2024, involved DuPont's claims of trade secret misappropriation and trademark infringement. The consent order is now being enforced by the ITC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, with immediate effect. While litigation against Dangs has concluded, the ITC investigation continues for remaining respondents.
DuPont (NYSE:DD) ha ottenuto una vittoria legale significativa: Dawnsens New-Materials Co. (Dangs) ha accettato volontariamente un divieto di importazione della durata di 10 anni approvato dalla International Trade Commission (ITC). L’ordine impedisce a Dangs di vendere e importare negli Stati Uniti materiali collegati ai prodotti Tyvek® di DuPont, a seguito di accuse di appropriazione illecita di segreti commerciali.
La causa, avviata nell’ottobre 2024, riguardava le accuse di sottrazione di segreti commerciali e violazione di marchio da parte di DuPont. L’ordine di consenso è ora eseguito dall’ITC e dalla U.S. Customs and Border Protection ed è efficace immediatamente. Sebbene il contenzioso contro Dangs si sia concluso, l’indagine dell’ITC prosegue per gli altri imputati.
DuPont (NYSE:DD) ha conseguido una victoria legal importante: Dawnsens New-Materials Co. (Dangs) aceptó voluntariamente una orden de exclusión de 10 años aprobada por la International Trade Commission (ITC). La orden prohíbe a Dangs vender e importar a Estados Unidos materiales relacionados con los productos Tyvek® de DuPont, tras las acusaciones de apropiación indebida de secretos comerciales.
El caso, iniciado en octubre de 2024, incluía las reclamaciones de DuPont por apropiación de secretos comerciales y por infracción de marca. La orden de consentimiento está siendo aplicada por la ITC y la U.S. Customs and Border Protection y entra en vigor de forma inmediata. Aunque el litigio contra Dangs ha concluido, la investigación de la ITC continúa respecto a los demás encausados.
DuPont (NYSE:DD)가 중대한 법적 승리를 거두었습니다. Dawnsens New-Materials Co.(Dangs)가 국제무역위원회(ITC)가 승인한 10년 배제 명령에 자발적으로 합의했습니다. 해당 명령은 영업비밀 부정취득 혐의에 따라 Dangs가 DuPont의 Tyvek® 제품 관련 물품을 미국으로 판매하거나 수입하는 것을 금지합니다.
이 사건은 2024년 10월에 제기되었으며, DuPont는 영업비밀 부정취득 및 상표권 침해를 주장했습니다. 합의 명령은 현재 ITC와 미세관(U.S. Customs and Border Protection)에 의해 집행 중이며 즉시 효력이 발생합니다. Dangs에 대한 소송은 종결되었지만 남은 피고들에 대한 ITC 조사는 계속 진행되고 있습니다.
DuPont (NYSE:DD) a remporté une victoire judiciaire importante : Dawnsens New-Materials Co. (Dangs) a accepté volontairement une ordonnance d’exclusion de 10 ans approuvée par la International Trade Commission (ITC). Cette ordonnance interdit à Dangs de vendre et d’importer aux États-Unis des matériaux liés aux produits Tyvek® de DuPont, suite à des allégations d’appropriation illicite de secrets commerciaux.
L’affaire, engagée en octobre 2024, portait sur les allégations de vol de secrets commerciaux et de contrefaçon de marque formulées par DuPont. L’ordonnance de consentement est désormais appliquée par l’ITC et la U.S. Customs and Border Protection et prend effet immédiatement. Bien que le litige contre Dangs soit clos, l’enquête de l’ITC se poursuit à l’égard des autres défendeurs.
DuPont (NYSE:DD) hat einen wichtigen rechtlichen Erfolg erzielt: Dawnsens New-Materials Co. (Dangs) hat einer von der International Trade Commission (ITC) genehmigten 10-jährigen Ausfuhr- und Verkaufsverbotsanordnung freiwillig zugestimmt. Die Anordnung untersagt Dangs, Materialien im Zusammenhang mit DuPonts Tyvek®-Produkten in die Vereinigten Staaten zu verkaufen oder zu importieren, nachdem Vorwürfe der Missbrauchs von Geschäftsgeheimnissen erhoben wurden.
Der Fall, der im Oktober 2024 eingeleitet wurde, betraf DuPonts Vorwürfe von Geschäftsgeheimnisdiebstahl und Markenverletzung. Die Vergleichsanordnung wird nun von der ITC und dem U.S. Customs and Border Protection durchgesetzt und tritt sofort in Kraft. Während die Rechtsstreitigkeit gegen Dangs abgeschlossen ist, läuft die ITC-Untersuchung gegen die übrigen Beklagten weiter.
- Successful enforcement of intellectual property rights through ITC approval
- 10-year import ban secured against competitor misappropriating trade secrets
- Immediate implementation of the consent order with U.S. Customs enforcement
- Protection of Tyvek® brand and market position in the U.S.
- None.
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DuPont secures major IP victory as competitor Dawnsens accepts 10-year US import ban for Tyvek-like materials.
This consent order represents a significant legal victory for DuPont in its intellectual property enforcement strategy. Dawnsens' voluntary acceptance of a 10-year ban on selling and importing its flashspun nonwoven materials into the US market effectively validates DuPont's trade secret misappropriation claims without requiring a protracted legal battle. The involvement of the International Trade Commission (ITC) and US Customs and Border Protection provides powerful enforcement mechanisms through import restrictions that would be difficult to obtain through standard litigation channels.
The consent order's immediate effect creates a decade-long competitive shield for DuPont's Tyvek® business in the US market. The company's strategic approach—pursuing multiple entities simultaneously through the ITC—has already resulted in several voluntary consent orders, suggesting the strength of DuPont's evidence and legal position. This outcome allows DuPont to protect its market position without revealing additional proprietary information that might have been necessary in continued litigation.
DuPont's mention of "exploring all available enforcement options" in global markets signals this is likely part of a broader international IP protection strategy. Competitors should note that DuPont appears willing to aggressively defend its intellectual property across multiple jurisdictions, potentially using this ITC victory as leverage in other markets where Tyvek® faces similar competitive threats.
The ITC is an independent, non-partisan agency responsible for investigating and making determinations in cases involving imports that are claimed to harm domestic industries or violate
"For many years, DuPont has been dedicated to delivering exceptional innovation through our technology and products. This commitment is why so many customers rely on the superior quality and performance of authentic Tyvek® products in their most crucial applications," stated David Domnisch, Vice President & General Manager of DuPont™ Tyvek®. "We are very pleased with the consent order agreed to by Dangs, and we remain fully committed to advocating for fair competition. We will vigorously protect our intellectual property rights from infringement and will explore all available enforcement options in the
The consent order, which is enforced by the ITC and United States Customs and Border Protection, is in place and effective immediately.
Litigation against Dangs and multiple other entities has now been terminated via voluntary consent orders. The ITC investigation remains ongoing for the final respondents.
About Tyvek®
DuPont™ Tyvek® has been a world leader in nonwoven technology for over 50 years and has enabled new dimensions of protection, security, and safety in a wide variety of industries and applications, including Medical Packaging, Personal Protection, Graphics & Protective Packaging, and Building Envelope solutions. Through collaborative and engaging relationships, DuPont™ Tyvek® continues to innovate and exceed customers' expectations to keep them, and the world moving >Forward Together™. Learn more at tyvek.com.
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