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News Release 13-039
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-879
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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.
News Release 13-041
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-880
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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.
News Release 13-028
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-873
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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.
News Release 13-031
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-874
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain products having laminated packaging, laminated packaging, and components thereof. At issue in this investigation are products with laminated packaging including certain alcoholic beverages, electronics, personal healthcare products and toy products.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Lamina Packaging Innovations LLC of Longview, TX, on February 20, 2013. An amended complaint was filed on March 12, 2013. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain products having laminated packaging, laminated packaging, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by Lamina Packaging Innovations. 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:
Remy Cointreau USA, Inc. of New York, NY;
Pernod Ricard USA LLC of New York, NY;
John Jameson Import Company of Purchase, NY;
Moet Hennessy USA of New York, NY;
Champagne Louis Roederer of Reims, France;
Maisons Marques & Domaines USA Inc. of Oakland, CA;
Freixenet USA of Sonoma, CA;
L'Oreal USA, Inc. of New York, NY;
Hasbro, Inc. of Pawtucket, RI;
Cognac Ferrand USA, Inc. of New York, NY;
WJ Deutsch & Son of White Plains, NY;
Diageo North America, Inc. of Norwalk, CT;
Sidney Frank Importing Co., Inc. of New Rochelle, NY;
Beats Electronics LLC of Santa Monica, CA; and
Camus Wines & Spirits Group of Cognac, France.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-874), 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 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.
News Release 13-032
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-875
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain radio frequency identification (RFID) products and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are ISO 18000-6C compatible RFID transponders, RFID inlays, and RFID readers and their components.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Neology, Inc., of Poway, CA, on February 22, 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 radio frequency identification (RFID) products and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by Neology. 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:
Federal Signal Corporation of Oakbrook, IL;
Federal Signal Technologies, LLC, of Irvine, CA;
Sirit Corp. of Irvine, CA; and
3M Company of St. Paul, MN.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-875), 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.
News Release 13-017
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-869
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain robotic toys and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are robotic toy fish that autonomously swim when placed in water.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Innovation First International, Inc., Innovation First, Inc., and Innovation First Labs, Inc., all of Greenville, TX, on January 4, 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 robotic toys and components thereof made using trade secrets asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order, and issue orders directing certain other remedial actions.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
CVS Pharmacy Inc. of Woonsocket, RI;
Zuru Inc. of Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands;
Zuru Ltd. of Kowloon, Hong Kong; and
Zuru Toys Inc. of Cambridge, New Zealand.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-869), 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.
News Release 13-023
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-870
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic bark control collars. The products at issue in this investigation are electronic dog collars that sense a dog's bark and use various mechanisms (for example, electrostatic or ultrasonic pulse) to control the dog's barking.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Radio Systems Corporation of Knoxville, TN, on January 14, 2013. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 through the importation into the United States and sale of certain electronic bark control collars that infringe a patent asserted by Radio Systems Corporation. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a temporary exclusion order and a temporary cease and desist order, and a permanent exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified Sunbeam Products, Inc., d/b/a Jarden Consumer Solutions, of Boca Raton, FL, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-870), 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 in both the temporary and permanent relief phases. 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.
News Release 13-024
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-871
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain wireless communications base stations and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are wireless communications base stations and components thereof for use with next-generation wireless-communication technologies such as 4G LTE.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Adaptix, Inc., of Carrolton, TX, on January 24, 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 wireless communications base stations and components thereof that infringe a patent asserted by Adaptix, Inc. 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:
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Stockholm, Sweden; and
Ericsson Inc. of Plano, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-871), 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.
News Release 13-025
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-872
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain compact fluorescent reflector lamps, products containing same and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are reflector lamps that utilize a fluorescent light source.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Andrzej Bobel and Neptun Light, Inc., both of Lake Forest, IL, on January 28, 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/or sale of certain compact fluorescent reflector lamps, products containing same and components thereof that infringe a patent 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:
Maxlite, Inc., of West Caldwell, NJ;
Technical Consumer Products, Inc., of Aurora, OH;
Satco Products, Inc., of Brentwood, NY; and
Litetronics International, Inc., of Alsip, IL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-872), 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.
News Release 13-001
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-862
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic devices, including certain wireless communication devices, tablet computers, media players, and televisions, and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are various smartphones, along with base stations, 802.11-compliant televisions and Blu-Ray players, and tablet computers.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Ericsson Inc. of Plano, TX, and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Stockholm, Sweden, on November 30, 2012. 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, including wireless communication devices, tablet computers, media players, and televisions, 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:
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Samsung Telecommunications America LLC of Richardson, TX; and
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-862), 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.