The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has officially opened an investigation involving a La Mirada company and certain beverage brewing products.
The investigation stems from a complaint filed by Adrian Rivera Maynez Enterprises, Inc., based in La Mirada, on January 23, 2026. The company alleges that certain imported beverage brewing products and their components infringe on its patented designs.
The complaint names Denys Orlov, doing business as GoodCups of Alpine, California, as the respondent.
Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 deals with unfair trade practices, particularly products imported into the United States that may infringe on U.S. patents or trademarks. In simple terms, the La Mirada company is claiming that products being imported and sold in the U.S. violate its patent rights.
It’s important to note: The USITC has not made any decision about who is right or wrong.
By opening the investigation, the Commission is simply agreeing that the complaint meets the legal requirements to move forward.
An administrative law judge will now:
- Review the case
- Hold a hearing
- Examine evidence from both sides
- Issue an initial ruling
That ruling can then be reviewed by the full Commission before a final decision is made.
Within 45 days, the USITC will set a timeline for completing the investigation.
If the Commission ultimately finds a violation, it could issue orders to:
- Block the import of certain products into the U.S.
- Stop the sale of those products already in the country
Any final decision would take effect unless overturned within 60 days by the U.S. Trade Representative for policy reasons.
For La Mirada residents, this case highlights a local company asserting its patent rights on a national stage. The outcome could impact the sale and distribution of certain beverage brewing products in the United States. The Olive Grove will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
