The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain silicon microphone packages and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are silicon microphone packages.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Knowles Electronics, LLC, of Itasca, IL, on December 7, 2011. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain silicon microphone packages and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by Knowles Electronics. The complainant requests that the USITC issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Analog Devices Inc. of Norwood, MA;
Amkor Technology, Inc., of Chandler, AZ; and
Avnet Inc. of Phoenix, AZ.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-825), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain Blu-ray disc players, components thereof, and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are Blu-ray disc players that incorporate features known as BD-Live (Profile 2.0) and/or BonusView (Profile 1.1).

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Walker Digital, LLC of Stamford, CT, on December 2, 2011. Letters supplementing the complaint were filed on December 21, 2011, and December 22, 2011. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain Blu-ray disc players, components thereof, and products containing same that infringe a patent asserted by Walker Digital. The complainant requests that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

D&M Holdings, Inc., of Japan;
D&M Holdings US, Inc., of Mahwah, NJ;
Denon Electronics (USA) LLC of Mahwah, NJ;
Funai Electric Co., Ltd., of Japan;
Funai Corporation, Inc., of Rutherford, NJ;
Haier Group Corporation of China;
Haier America Trading, LLC, of New York, NY;
Harman International Industries, Inc., of Stamford, CT;
Inkel Corporation of South Korea;
LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea;
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ;
Marantz America LLC of Mahwah, NJ;
Onkyo Sound & Vision Corporation of Japan;
Onkyo USA Corporation of Upper Saddle River, NJ;
Orion America, Inc., of Princeton, NJ;
Orion Electric Co., Ltd., of Japan;
Panasonic Corporation of Japan;
Panasonic Corporation of North America of Seacaucus, NJ;
P&F USA, Inc., of Alpharetta, GA;
Philips Electronics North America Corp. of Andover, MA;
Pioneer Corporation of Japan;
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. of Long Beach, CA;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of South Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Sharp Corporation of Japan;
Sharp Electronics Corporation of Mahwah, NJ;
Sherwood America, Inc., of La Mirada, CA;
Sony Corporation of Japan;
Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc., of Japan;
Sony Corporation of America of New York, NY;
Sony Electronics, Inc., of San Diego, CA;
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC of Foster City, CA;
Toshiba Corporation of Japan;
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., of Irvine, CA; and
VIZIO, Inc., of Irvine, CA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-824), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain kinesiotherapy devices and components thereof.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Standard Innovation Corporation of Canada and Standard Innovation (US) Corp. of Alexandria, VA, on December 2, 2011. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain kinesiotherapy devices and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

LELO Inc. of San Jose, CA;
Leloi AB of Sweden;
LELO of China;
Natural Contours Europe of the Netherlands;
Momentum Management, LLC, a.k.a. Bushman Products of Torrance, CA;
Evolved Novelties, Inc., of Canoga Park, CA;
Nalpac Enterprises, Ltd. d/b/a Nalpac, Ltd., of Ferndale, MI;
E.T.C., Inc. d/b/a Eldorado Trading Company, Inc., of Broomfield, CA;
Williams Trading Co., Inc., of Pennsauken, NJ;
Honey's Place, Inc., of San Fernando, CA;
Lover's Lane & Co. of Plymouth, MI;
PHE, Inc. d/b/a/ Adam & Eve of Hillsborough, NC;
Castle Megastore Group, Inc., of Tempe, AZ;
Shamrock 51 Management Company, Inc., of Maitland, FL;
Paris Intimates, LLC, of West Bloomfield, MI;
Drugstore.com, Inc., of Bellevue, WA;
Peekay, Inc., of Auburn, WA;
Mile Inc. d/b/a Lion's Den Adult of Worthington, OH;
Marsoner, Inc. d/b/a Fascinations of Chandler, AZ;
Love Boutique-Vista, LLC d/b/a Deja vu of Vista, CA; and
Toys in Babeland LLC of Seattle, WA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-823), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain integrated circuits, chipsets, and products containing same including televisions. The products at issue in this investigation are integrated circuits ("ICs" or "chips") with on-die termination circuitry.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., of Austin, TX, on December 1, 2011. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain integrated circuits, chipsets, and products containing same including televisions that infringe patents asserted by Freescale. The complainant requests that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

MediaTek Inc. of Taiwan;
Zoran Corporation of Sunnyvale, CA;
Vizio, Inc., of Irvine, CA;
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., of Japan;
Sanyo North America Corporation of San Diego, CA;
Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation of Forrest City, AR;
TPV Technology Limited of Hong Kong;
TPV International (USA) Inc. of Austin, TX;
Top Victory Electronics (Taiwan) Co., Ltd. of Taiwan;
Top Victory Electronics (Fujian) Co., Ltd. of China;
AOC International (USA) Ltd. of Fremont, CA;
Envision Peripherals, Inc., of Fremont, CA;
Amtran Technology Co., Ltd., of Taiwan; and
Amtran Logistics, Inc., of Irvine, CA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-822), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

 

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain microelectromechanical systems (“MEMS devices”) and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are microscopic sensors embedded in portable consumer electronics devices, such as smart phones and video game controllers, in order to detect how the user is tilting, rotating, or otherwise moving the device.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by STMicroelectronics, Inc. of Coppell, TX, on March 11, 2013. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and sale of certain microelectromechanical systems (“MEMS devices”) and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by STMicroelectronics. The complainant requests that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

InvenSense, Inc., of Sunnyvale, CA;
Roku, Inc., of Saratoga, CA; and
Black & Decker (U.S.), Inc., of New Britain, CT.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-876), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold one or more evidentiary hearings. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain omega-3 extracts from marine or aquatic biomass and products containing the same. The products at issue in this investigation are various supplement products containing krill oil and other marine or aquatic based products containing omega-3 fatty acids.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. and Acasti Pharma Inc., both of Quebec, Canada, on January 29, 2013. An amended complaint was filed on March 21, 2013. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain omega-3 extracts from marine or aquatic biomass and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Aker BioMarine AS of Oslo, Norway;
Aker BioMarine Antarctic USA, Inc., of Issaquah, WA;
Aker BioMarine Antarctic AS of Stamsund, Norway;
Enzymotec Limited of K’far Baruch, Israel;
Enzymotec USA, Inc., of Morristown, NJ;
Olympic Seafood AS of Fosnavåg, Norway;
Olympic Biotec Ltd. of Richmond, New Zealand;
Avoca, Inc., of Merry Hill, NC;
Rimfrost USA, LLC, of Merry Hill, NC; and
Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. of Saskatoon, Canada.

 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-877), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic devices having placeshifting or display replication functionality and products containing the same. The products at issue in this investigation are electronic devices having placeshifting or display replication functionality that allows users to view and listen to live, recorded, or stored content, such as a recorded television program, on a remote device.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Sling Media, Inc., of Foster City, CA, on March 12, 2013. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain electronic devices having placeshifting or display replication functionality and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by Sling Media. The complainant requests that the USITC issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Belkin International, Inc., of Playa Vista, CA;
Monsoon Multimedia, Inc., of San Mateo, CA; and
C2 Microsystems, Inc., of San Jose, CA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-878), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain sleep-disordered breathing treatment systems and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are medical systems used in the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing, particularly obstructive sleep apnea.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by ResMed Corp. and ResMed Inc. of San Diego, CA, and ResMed Ltd. of Bella Vista NWS, Australia, on March 28, 2013. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain sleep-disordered breathing treatment systems and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Apex Medical Corp. of New Taipei City, Taiwan;
Apex Medical USA Corp. of Brea, CA; and
Medical Depot Inc., d/b/a Drive Medical Design & Manufacturing of Port Washington, NY.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-879), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain linear actuators. The products at issue in this investigation are linear actuators that are used in seating and reclining furniture to power operation of a footrest.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Okin America, Inc., of Frederick, MD, and Dewert Okin GmbH of Kirchlengern, Germany, on April 3, 2013. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain linear actuators that infringe a patent asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Changzhou Kaidi Electrical Co. Ltd. of Changzhou, China; and
Kaidi LLC of Eaton Rapids, MI.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-880), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain integrated circuit devices and products containing the same. The products at issue in this investigation are mobile smartphones containing certain types of integrated circuits.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Tela Innovations, Inc., of Los Gatos, CA, on February 8, 2013. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain integrated circuit devices and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by Tela Innovations. The complainants request that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

HTC Corporation, of Taoyuan, Taiwan;
HTC America, Inc., of Bellevue, WA;
LG Electronics, Inc., of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ;
LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., of San Diego, CA;
Motorola Mobility LLC, of Libertyville, IL;
Nokia Corporation (Nokia Oyj), of Espoo, Finland;
Nokia, Inc., of Sunnyvale, CA;
Pantech Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea; and
Pantech Wireless, Inc., of Atlanta, GA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-873), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s six administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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