The U.S. International Trade Commission has nullified administrative findings accusing Chicago parts manufacturer LKQ Corp., represented by Irwin IP LLP, and other firms of breaching federal patent law through the importation of specific headlights and taillights. In two recent decisions, the ITC determined that neither Hyundai nor Kia could demonstrate a domestic industry for the patents in question, resulting in the termination of the investigations and ruling out violations of the Tariff Act.
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