STOCKHOLM, Sweden—After winning a long-standing legal battle over patent infringements, LELO is once again shipping its couples massagers in the U.S.
The Tiani Couples Massager, with Tiani 2, Tiani 3, NOA, the Indulge Me Pleasure Set and Bridal Pleasure Set are all available to order, effectively immediately.
With the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversing the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) finding of violation against Standard Innovation Corp., the ITC has determined that there is no longer a basis for the general exclusion order or the cease and desist orders previously issued in connection with the investigation. The ITC has therefore rescinded all the orders, and LELO is free to import its couples’ massagers to the U.S market.
Worn by women during intercourse, the Tiani Couples’ Massager shot to prominence in the U.S. as a tool for customers looking to enhance their love lives, before the ITC’s June 2013 ruling temporarily halted importation into the U.S.
While LELO representatives said they were delighted to recommence shipments, they expressed regret at the actions of Standard Innovation Corporation (SIC) in using the ITC to block U.S. consumers from access to this product for close to two years. The ITC decision is now formally determined as not being in accordance with law. LELO maintains that Standard Innovation Corporation’s actions were solely intended to prevent competition in the marketplace for its We-Vibe product line, and continues to pursue separate lines of litigation against SIC in the districts courts.
Retailers and distributors seeking to place new orders for the Tiani 2, Tiani 3, NOA, the Indulge Me Pleasure Set and Bridal Pleasure Set are invited to contact their local LELO sales representative or email [email protected]. Any legal questions can be directed to [email protected].
