The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain communications or computing devices and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation include smartphones, tablet computers, media players, laptop computers, and other communication and computing-capable consumer electronic devices.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Enterprise Systems Technologies, S.a.r.l., of Luxembourg on July 16, 2014. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain communications or computing devices and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

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

Apple Inc. of Cupertino, CA;
Cirrus Logic Inc. of Austin, TX;
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;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Samsung Telecommunications America, L.L.C., of Richardson, TX.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-925), 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 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 marine sonar imaging systems, products containing the same, and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are side-scan, sonar imaging systems-typically referred to as "fishfinders."

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Johnson Outdoors Inc. of Racine, WI, and Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc., of Eufaula, AL, on July 18, 2014. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain marine sonar imaging systems, products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

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

Garmin International, Inc., of Olathe, KS;
Garmin North America, Inc., of Olathe, KS;
Garmin USA, Inc., of Olathe, KS; and
Garmin Corporation of New Taipei City, Taiwan.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-926), 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 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 noise cancelling headphones and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are headphones for personal use with active noise-cancelling capabilities that are used to reduce unwanted ambient noise.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Bose Corporation of Framingham, MA, on July 25, 2014. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain noise cancelling headphones and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by Bose. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

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

Beats Electronics, LLC, of Culver City, CA;
Beats Electronics International Ltd. of Dublin, Ireland;
Fugang Electronic (Dong Guan) Co., Ltd., of Dong-Guan, Guang Dong, China; and
PCH International Ltd. of Cork, Ireland.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-927), 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 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 windshield wipers and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are windshield wipers and wiper blade couplers for connecting the windshield wipers to wiper arms.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Valeo North America, Inc., of Troy, MI, and Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V. of Chihuahua, Mexico, on July 25, 2014. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain windshield wipers and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

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

Federal-Mogul Corp. of Southfield, MI;
Federal-Mogul Vehicle Component Solutions, Inc., of Southfield, MI;
Federal-Mogul S.A. of Aubange, Belgium.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-928), 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 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 marine sonar imaging devices, including downscan and sidescan devices, products containing the same, and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are marine sonar imaging devices, including devices to scan underwater at the sides of and beneath boats. These devices are commonly used as fishfinders, fishfinder/GPS combinations, chart plotters, marine multi-function displays, sonar modules and sonar transducers.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Navico, Inc., of Tulsa, OK, and Navico Holding AS of Egersund, Norway, on June 9, 2014. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain marine sonar imaging devices, including downscan and sidescan devices, and products containing the same, and components thereof, that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

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

Garmin International, Inc., of Olathe, KS;
Garmin North America, Inc., of Olathe, KS;
Garmin USA, Inc., of Olathe, KS; and
Garmin (Asia) Corporation of New Taipei City, Taiwan.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-921), 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 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 silicon tuners and products containing same, including television tuners. The products at issue in this investigation are used, for example, in products that allow consumers to receive broadcast television programs and watch or record them on a computer.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Silicon Laboratories Inc., of Austin, TX, on May 6, 2014. 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 tuners and products containing same, including television tuners, that infringe patents asserted by Silicon Laboratories. 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:

Cresta Technology Corporation of Santa Clara, CA;
Hauppauge Digital, Inc., of Hauppauge, NY;
Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc., of Hauppauge, NY;
PCTV Systems S.a.r.1., Luxembourg, of Luxembourg; and
PCTV Systems S.a.r.l. of Braunschweig, Germany.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-917), 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 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 toner cartridges and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are replaceable monochrome toner cartridges and replaceable color toner cartridges for use in laser beam printers and other laser printing machines, and photosensitive drum units contained in or sold for use in such monochrome toner cartridges.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Canon, Inc., of Tokyo, Japan; Canon U.S.A., Inc., of Melville, NY; and Canon Virginia, Inc., of Newport News, VA, on May 7, 2014. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain toner cartridges and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by Canon. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

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

Ninestar Image Tech Limited of Guangdong, China;
Zhuhai Seine Technology Co., Ltd., of Guangdong, China;
Ninestar Technology Company, Ltd., of City of Industry, CA;
Seine Tech (USA) Co., Ltd., of Walnut, CA;
Seine Image Int'l Co., Ltd., of Shatin, Hong Kong;
Ninestar Image Tech, Ltd., of Shatin, Hong Kong;
Seine Image (USA) Co., Ltd., of Diamond Bar, CA;
Nano Paci c Corporation of South San Francisco, CA;
Aster Graphics, Inc., of Placentia, CA;
Jiangxi Yibo E-tech Co., Ltd., of Xinyu City, Jiangxi, China;
Aster Graphics Co., Ltd., of Guangdong, China;
Print-Rite Holdings Ltd., Of Chai Wan, Hong Kong;
Print-Rite N.A., Inc., of La Vergne, TN;
Union Technology Int'l (M.C.O.) Co. Ltd., of Macao, SAR, China;
Print-Rite Unicorn Image Products Co. Ltd., of Guangdong, China;
Innotex Precision Ltd., of Chai Wan, Hong Kong;
International Laser Group, Inc., of Woodland Hills, CA;
Shenzhen ASTA Official Consumable Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Acecom, Inc. - San Antonio d/b/a InkSell.com, of San Antonio, TX;
ACM Technologies, Inc., of Corona, CA;
American Internet Holdings, LLC, of Midland Park, NJ;
The Supplies Guys, LLC, of Midland Park, NJ;
Do It Wiser LLC d/b/a Image Toner, of Marietta, GA;
Grand Image Inc. d/b/a Grand Image USA d/b/a INK4S.com, of City of Industry, CA;
Green Project, Inc., of Hacienda Heights, CA;
Ink Technologies Printer Supplies, LLC, of Dayton, OH;
Katun Corporation, of Bloomington, MN;
LD Products, Inc., of Long Beach, CA;
Linkyo Corp., of La Puente, CA;
Nectron International, Inc., of Sugar Land, TX;
Online Tech Stores, LLC d/b/a SuppliesOutlet.com d/b/a SuppliesWholesalers.com d/b/a OnlineTechStores.com, of Reno, NV;
Printronic Corporation d/b/a Printronic.com d/b/a InkSmile.com, of Santa Ana, CA; and
Zinyaw LLC d/b/a TonerPirate.com, of Houston, TX.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-918), 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 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 archery products and related marketing materials. The products at issue in this investigation are archery components commonly used for hunting and target archery.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Bear Archery, Inc., of Evansville, IN, and SOP Services, Inc., of Las Vegas, NV, on May 9, 2014. A letter amending the complaint was filed on May 27, 2014. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain archery products and related marketing materials that infringe patents and/or trademarks asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order.

The USITC has identified Ningbo Topoint Outdoor Sports Co., Ltd., of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China as the respondent in this investigation.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-919), 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 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 and products containing the same. The products at issue in this investigation are integrated circuits and products containing the same, including wireless communication devices, wireless phones, televisions, optical disk players, tablets, and other products.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., of Austin, TX, on May 12, 2014. 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 integrated circuits and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.

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

MediaTek Inc. of Hsinchu City, Taiwan;
MediaTek USA Inc. of San Jose, CA;
Acer Inc. of New Taipei City, Taiwan;
AmTRAN Technology Co. Ltd. of Chung Ho City, New Taipei I, Taiwan;
AmTRAN Logistics, Inc., of Irvine, CA;
ASUSTek Computer Inc. of Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan;
ASUS Computer International, Inc., of Fremont, CA;
BLU Products, Inc., of Doral, FL;
Sharp Corporation of Osaka, Japan;
Sharp Electronics Corporation of Mahwah, NJ;
Sharp Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Inc. of San Diego, CA;
Sony Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Sony Corporation of America of New York, NY;
Sony Electronics, Inc. of San Diego, CA;
Sony EMCS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd of Penang, Malaysia;
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., of Irvine, CA;
Toshiba Logistics America, Inc., of Irvine, CA;
TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd., of Xiamen, Fujian, China;
Trend Smart America, Ltd., Lake Forest, CA;
Trend Smart Ce M�xico, S.r.l. de C.V., of Tijuana, Mexico;
Vizio, Inc. of Irvine, CA;
Yamaha Corporation of Shizuoka, Japan;
Yamaha Corporation of America of Buena Park, CA;
Lenovo Group Ltd. of Beijing, China;
Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC;
Best Buy Co., Inc., of Richfield, MN;
Newegg Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
Buy.com Inc. d/b/a Rakuten.com Shopping of Aliso Viejo, CA;
Walmart Stores, Inc., of Bentonville, AR;
Amazon.com, Inc., of Seattle, WA;
B & H Foto & Electronics Corp. of New York, NY;
Costco Wholesale Corporation of Issaquah, WA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-920), 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 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 set-top boxes, gateways, bridges, and adapters and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are multimedia devices, such as set-top boxes, gateways, bridges, or adapters, and integrated circuit components contained in such devices.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by ViXS Systems, Inc., of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and ViXS USA, Inc., of Austin, TX, on April 17, 2014. The complaint was amended on May 6, 2014. 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 set-top boxes, gateways, bridges, and adapters 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:

Entropic Communications, Inc., of San Diego, CA;
DirecTV, LLC, of El Segundo, CA;
Wistron NeWeb Corporation of Hsinchu, Taiwan; and
CyberTAN Technology, Inc. of Hsinchu, Taiwan.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-915), 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 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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