Hoshizaki America, Inc. has secured a legal victory in a patent infringement case against Blue Air FSE LLC and Bluenix Co., Ltd. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that the two companies violated U.S. trade law by infringing on three of Hoshizaki’s patents related to its crescent cuber ice machines.
To enforce its decision, the ITC issued two key orders:
- A Limited Exclusion Order preventing Blue Air and Bluenix from importing the infringing ice machines and specific components into the United States.
- A Cease and Desist Order barring Blue Air, Bluenix, and its distributors from selling, marketing, or distributing the infringing products within the U.S.
Failure to comply with these orders could result in enforcement actions and potential civil penalties.
Hoshizaki emphasized its commitment to innovation and intellectual property protection. “Innovation is the lifeblood of Hoshizaki,” said Allan Dziwoki, President of Hoshizaki America. “We invest significant resources in developing new and improved technologies for our customers. Protecting our intellectual property is essential to ensuring that we can continue to innovate and deliver the best products possible. This victory sends a clear message that we will aggressively defend our patents against infringement.”
With the ITC investigation now closed, the ruling reinforces Hoshizaki’s patent rights in the U.S. refrigeration and ice machine market.
