Hyperice IP Litigation Summary (2020-2021)

Jun 2020

• Hyperice filed a 337 investigation at the ITC (seeking sales bans, not damages)

• Simultaneously lodged Amazon IP complaints; dozens of Chinese sellers were delisted after the first neutral evaluation

• SZ SEARCHING was retained by Zhejiang Fascia Gun Industry Association members to:
  ✓ Monitor 337 developments
  ✓ Submit Amazon appeals → Multiple sellers successfully reinstated

Apr 2021

• Hyperice launched new Amazon complaints against 20 stores

• SZ SEARCHING represented 3 sellers in negotiations with Hyperice’s US counsel

• Reached low-cost licensing deals to resolve cases

Jun 2021

• Participated in cross-border IP risk meetings hosted by:
  ✓ China Chamber of Commerce of Import/Export of Machinery
  ✓ Zhejiang Fascia Gun Association

• Proposed actionable risk mitigation strategies

Dec 2021

• ITC issued a General Exclusion Order (GEO):
  ✓ Bans all fascia guns infringing specified patents from US import
  ✓ Applies to non-respondents in the 337 case

Jan 2022

• Represented 4 companies to file US Customs rulings for 40+ products

• Secured confirmations that exports were outside GEO scope → No customs holds