International Trade Commission Rules in Favor of Leviton

MELVILLE, N.Y., May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leviton Manufacturing Company, North America's leading producer of electrical and electronic wiring devices and the leading manufacturer of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs), is pleased to announce that on April 27, 2012, the International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a general exclusion order, "prohibiting the unlicensed importation of infringing ground fault circuit interrupters and products containing same."  In addition, the ITC issued several cease and desist orders prohibiting the sale of GFCIs already in the United States that unlawfully infringe Leviton U.S. Patent No. 7,737,809. 

"The finding of a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (35 U.S.C. section 1337) by all respondents in the case and the remedy ordered by the ITC is a recognition of Leviton's position as a leader in the innovation of GFCIs," said Meir Blonder, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, Leviton Manufacturing Company.  "We are hopeful that this decision brings an end to importation of infringing GFCIs. Due to the nature of the product, it is important that both commercial and residential consumers be confident that the GFCIs available in the market are legitimate, lawful product."

The general exclusion order not only brings an end to the unlawful activity of the parties accused at the ITC, but prohibits all entities from importing such infringing GFCIs.

Leviton offers a wide variety of GFCI devices to provide protection from electrical incidents in homes, offices, construction sites or anywhere electrical products are in damp or wet locations.

All Leviton GFCI products conform to the latest industry standards as outlined by OSHA, UL, CSA, NEC and others.

About Leviton
Leviton Manufacturing Company is one of the largest privately held global providers of electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. Founded at the turn of the 20^th century in America, Leviton has grown to become one of the preeminent leaders in the electrical industry. Today Leviton's product portfolio consists of more than 25,000 devices and systems used in homes, businesses and industry. Proven to be a smart choice, nine out of 10 homes throughout North America have Leviton products installed in them. Builders, electrical contractors and other industry professionals rank Leviton products No. 1 in brand preference. For more information contact Leviton Manufacturing or visit www.leviton.com, http://www.facebook.com/leviton, http://twitter.com/leviton, http://www.youtube.com/user/Levitonmfg or http://communities.leviton.com. 

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