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News Release 13-083
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-893
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain flash memory chips and products containing the same. The products at issue in this investigation are flash memory chips used in devices such as laptops, wireless routers, video game consoles, handheld gaming devices, and game cartridges.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Spansion LLC of Sunnyvale, CA, on August 1, 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 flash memory chips and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by Spansion. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Macronix International Co, Ltd., of Hsin-chu, Taiwan;
Macronix America, Inc., of Milpitas, CA;
Macronix Asia Limited of Kanagawa Pref., Japan;
Macronix (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., of Sa Tin, N.T., Hong Kong;
Acer Inc. of New Taipei City, Taiwan;
Acer America Corporation of San Jose, CA;
ASUSTek Computer Inc. of Taipei, Taiwan;
Asus Computer International of Fremont, CA;
Belkin International, Inc., of Playa Vista, CA;
D-Link Corporation of Taipei City, Taiwan;
D-Link System, Inc., of Fountain Valley, CA;
Netgear Inc., San Jose, CA;
Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan; and
Nintendo of America, Inc., of Redmond, WA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-893), 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.
News Release 13-089
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-894
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain tires and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are tires with certain tread designs and sidewall designs.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd, of Osaka, Japan; Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. of Cypress, CA; Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. of Cypress, CA; Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. of Cypress, CA; and Toyo Tire North America Manufacturing Inc. of White, GA, on August 14, 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 tires and products containing same 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:
Hong Kong Tri-Ace Tire Co., Ltd., of China;
Weifang Shunfuchang Rubber & Plastic Co., Ltd., of China;
Doublestar Dong Feng Tyre Co., Ltd., of China;
Shandong Yongtai Chemical Group Co., Ltd., of China;
MHT Luxury Alloys of Rancho Dominguez, CA;
Wheel Warehouse, Inc., of Anaheim, CA;
Shandong Linglong Tyre Co., Ltd., of China;
Dunlap & Kyle Company, Inc. d/b/a Gateway Tire and Service of Batesville, MS;
Unicorn Tire Corp of Memphis, TN;
West KY Customs, LLC, of Benton, KY;
Svizz-One Corporation Ltd. of Thailand;
South China Tire and Rubber Co., Ltd., of China;
American Omni Trading Co., LLC, of Houston, TX;
Tire & Wheel Master, Inc., of Stockton, CA;
Simple Tire of Cookeville, TN;
WTD Inc. of Cerritos, CA;
Guangzhou South China Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd., of China;
Turbo Wholesale Tires, Inc., of Irwindale, CA;
TireCrawler.com of Downey, CA;
Lexani Tires Worldwide, Inc., of Irwindale, CA;
Vittore Wheel & Tire of Asheboro, NC; and
RTM Wheel & Tire of Asheboro, NC.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-894), 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.
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-895
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain multiple mode outdoor grills and parts thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are multiple-mode outdoor grills that enable a user to cook food using either a gas-based fuel or a solid fuel such as charcoal or wood, or use both modes simultaneously.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by A&J Manufacturing LLC of St. Simons, GA and A&J Manufacturing, Inc. of Green Cove Springs, FL on August 21, 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 multiple mode outdoor grills and parts thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. 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:
The Brinkman Corporation of Dallas, TX;
W.C. Bradley Co. of Columbus, GA;
GHP Group, Inc. of Morton Grove, IL;
Kamado Joe Company of Duluth, GA;
Outdoor Leisure Products, Inc. of Neosho, MO;
Rankam Group of Gardena, CA;
Academy Ltd., d/b/a Academy Sports and Outdoors, of Katy, TX;
HEB Grocery Company, LP, d/b/a H-E-B, of San Antonio, TX;
Kmart Corporation of Hoffman Estates, IL;
Sears Brands Management Corporation of Hoffman Estates, IL;
Sears Holdings Corporation of Hoffman Estates, IL;
Sears, Roebuck & Company of Hoffman Estates, IL;
Tractor Supply Company of Brentwood, TN;
Guangdong Canbo Electrical Co., Ltd. of Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China;
Chant Kitchen Equipment (HK), Ltd. of Hong Kong, China;
Dongguan Kingsun Enterprises Co., Ltd. of Dongguan City, China;
Zhejiang Fudeer Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. of Zhejiang Province, China;
Ningbo Huige Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. of Fenghua City, Zhejiang Province, China;
Keesung Manufacturing Co., Ltd. of Panyu, Guangzhou, China;
Ningbo Spring Communication Technologies Co. Ltd. of Ningbo Zhejiang, China; and
Wuxi Joyray International Corp. of Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-895), 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.
News Release 13-095
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-896
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain thermal support devices for infants, infant incubators, infant warmers, and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are incubators and warming devices that provide thermoregulation of patients, often premature infants.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Draeger Medical Systems, Inc., of Telford, PA, on August 29, 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 thermal support devices for infants, infant incubators, infant warmers, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified Atom Medical International, Inc., of Tokyo, Japan, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-896), 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.
News Release 13-103
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-897
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain optical disc drives, components thereof, and products containing the same. The products at issue in this investigation are certain optical disc drives for products such as desktop and laptop computers, computer storage devices, network attached storage devices, DVD and Blu-ray players/recorders, CD players, televisions, console gaming systems, and servers, and components of the drives (for example, integrated circuits and chipsets), and products containing such drives and/or components.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Optical Devices, LLC, of Peterborough, NH, on September 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 optical disc drives, components thereof, and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. 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:
Lenovo Group Ltd., of Quarry Bay, Hong Kong;
Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Morrisville, NC;
LG Electronics, Inc., of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
LG Electronics U.S.A. Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ;
Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan;
Nintendo of America, Inc., of Redmond, WA;
Panasonic Corp., of Osaka, Japan;
Panasonic Corporation of North America, of Secaucus, NJ;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Toshiba Corporation, of Tokyo, Japan;
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., of Irvine, CA;
MediaTek, Inc., of Hsinchu City, Taiwan; and
MediaTek USA Inc., of San Jose, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-897), 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.
News Release 13-109
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-898
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain marine sonar imaging devices, products containing the same, and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are sonar devices that use one or more transducers to provide high resolution images of the area beneath a watercraft and, in some cases, to locate fish over a wider area.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Navico, Inc. of Tulsa, OK, and Navico Holding AS of Egersund, Norway, on September 20, 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 marine sonar imaging devices, 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:
Raymarine, Inc., of Nashua, NH;
Raymarine UK Ltd. of Fareham, United Kingdom; and
In-Tech Electronics Ltd. of Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-898), 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.
News Release 13-110
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-899
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain vision-based driver assistance system cameras and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are camera devices and components for driver assistance systems.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by TRW Automotive U.S. LLC of Livonia, MI, on September 20, 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 vision-based driver assistance system cameras and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by TRW. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified Magna Electronics, Inc., of East Lansing, MI, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-899), 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.
News Release 13-112
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-900
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain navigation products, including GPS devices, navigation and display systems, radar systems, navigational aids, mapping systems, and related software. The products at issue in this investigation include GPS and radar systems for aviation, marine, and on-road vehicle navigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Furuno Electric Co. Ltd. of Hyogo, Japan, and Furuno U.S.A., Inc., of Camas, WA, on September 23, 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 navigation products, including GPS devices, navigation and display systems, radar systems, navigational aids, mapping systems, and related software 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 Ltd. of Schaffhausen, Switzerland;
Garmin International, Inc., of Olathe, KS;
Garmin North America, Inc., of Olathe, KS;
Garmin USA, Inc., of Olathe, KS;
Navico Holding AS of Egersund, Norway;
Navico UK Limited of Romsey Hampshire, United Kingdom;
Navico Inc. of Tulsa, OK;
Raymarine, Inc., of Nashua, NH; and
Raymarine UK Ltd. of Fareham, United Kingdom.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-900), 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.
News Release 13-113
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-901
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain handheld magnifiers and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are handheld magnifiers used by low vision users and others to enlarge materials for easier viewing or reading.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Freedom Scientific, Inc., of St. Petersburg, FL, on September 26, 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 handheld magnifiers and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by Freedom Scientific. 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:
Aumed Group Corp. of Beijing, China; and
Aumed Inc. of San Carlos, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-901), 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.
News Release 13-120
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-902
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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 commonly known in the automobile industry as "flat blades" or "beam blades," and components thereof.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Trico Products Corporation of Rochester Hills, MI, on October 21, 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 windshield wipers and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by Trico. 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:
Federal-Mogul Corporation of Southfield, MI; and
Federal Mogul S.A. of Aubange, Belgium.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-902), 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.