November 12, 2014
News Release 14-115
Inv. No(s).
337-TA-936
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Footwear Products
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of
certain footwear products. The products at issue in this investigation are shoes that allegedly
infringe or dilute registered and common law trademarks used in connection with certain Converse
shoes, such as the Chuck Taylor All Star Shoe.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Converse Inc. ("Converse") of North Andover,
MA, on October 14, 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 footwear products
that infringe or dilute registered and common law trademarks asserted by Converse. The
complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited
exclusion order, and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. of Manhattan Beach, CA;
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. of Bentonville, AR;
A-List, Inc., d/b/a Kitson, of Los Angeles, CA;
Aldo Group of Montreal, Quebec, Canada;
Brian Lichtenberg, LLC of Los Angeles, CA;
Cmerit USA, Inc., d/b/a Gotta Flurt, of Chino, CA;
Dioniso SRL of Perugia, Italy;
Edamame Kids, Inc. of Calgary, Alberta, Canada;
Esquire Footwear, LLC of New York, NY;
FILA U.S.A., Inc. of Sparks, MD;
Fortune Dynamic, Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
Gina Group, LLC of New York, NY;
H & M Hennes & Mauritz LP of New York, NY;
Highline United LLC, d/b/a/Ash Footwear USA, of New York, NY;
Hitch Enterprises Pty Ltd, d/b/a Skeanie, of Mittagong, New South Wales, Australia;
Iconix Brand Group, Inc., d/b/a Ed Hardy, of New York, NY;
Kmart Corporation of Hoffman Estates, IL;
Mamiye Imports LLC, d/b/a Lilly of New York, of Brooklyn, NY;
Nowhere Co., Ltd., d/b/a Bape, of Tokyo, Japan;
OPPO Original Corp. of City of Industry, CA;
Orange Clubwear, Inc., d/b/a Demonia Deviant, of Westminster, CA;
Ositos Shoes, Inc., d/b/a Collection'O, of South El Monte, CA;
PW Shoes Inc. of Maspeth, NY;
Ralph Lauren Corporation of New York, NY;
Shenzhen Foreversun Industrial Co., Ltd. (a/k/a Shenzhen Foreversun Shoes Co., Ltd) of
Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China;
Shoe Shox, c/o Zulily, Inc., of Seattle, WA;
Tory Burch LLC of New York, NY;
Zulily, Inc. of Seattle, WA;
Fujian Xinya I&E Trading Co. Ltd. of Jinjiang, Fujian Province, China;
Zhejiang Ouhai International Trade Co. Ltd. of Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China; and
Wenzhou Cereals Oils and Foodstuffs Foreign Trade Co. Ltd. of Wenzhou, Zhejiang
Province, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-936), 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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November 5, 2014
News Release 14-111
Inv. No(s).
337-TA-935
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Personal Transporters, Components Thereof, And Manuals Therefor
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain personal transporters, components thereof, and manuals therefor. The products at issue in this investigation are personal transporters, i.e., self-balancing personal vehicles, and their components and manuals.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Segway Inc. of Bedford, NH, and DEKA Products Limited Partnership of Manchester, NH, on September 9, 2014. An amended complaint was filed on October 6, 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 personal transporters, components thereof, and manuals therefor that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order or limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
PowerUnion (Beijing) Tech Co. Ltd., of Beijing, PRC;
UPTECH Robotics Technology Co., Ltd., of Beijing, PRC;
Beijing Universal Pioneering Robotics Co., Ltd., of Beijing, PRC;
Beijing Universal Pioneering Technology Co., Ltd., of Beijing, PRC;
Ninebot Inc. (in China) of Beijing, PRC;
Ninebot Inc. (in USA) of Newark, DE;
Shenzhen INMOTION Technologies Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, PRC;
Robstep Robot Co., Ltd., of Dongguan, Guangdong, PRC;
FreeGo High-Tech Corporation Limited of Bantian, Shenzhen, PRC;
Freego USA, LLC, of Sibley, IA;
Tech in the City of Honolulu, HI;
Roboscooters.com of Laurel Hill, NC; and
EcoBoomer Co. Ltd. of Malibu, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-935), 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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October 21, 2014
News Release 14-105
Inv. No(s).
337-TA-934
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation Of Certain Dental Implants
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain dental implants. The products at issue in this investigation are high-grade titanium dental implants capable of supporting a dental prosthesis, such as a crown, that are surgically placed into a patient's jawbone and designed to integrate within the patient's bone structure.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Nobel Biocare Services AG of Kloten, Switzerland, and Nobel Biocare USA, LLC, of Yorba Linda, CA, on September 25, 2014. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on October 17, 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 dental implants 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:
Neodent USA, Inc., of Andover, MA; and
JJGC Ind£stria e Com‚rcio de Materiais Dent rios S/A of Curitiba, Parana, Brazil.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-934), 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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October 6, 2014
News Release 14-101
Inv. No(s).
337-TA-933
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation Of Certain Stainless Steel Products, Certain Processes For Manufacturing Or Relating To Same And Certain Products Containing Same
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain stainless steel products, certain processes for manufacturing or relating to same and certain products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are stainless steel products including semi-finished products suchas ingots and billets, wire rod in coils, bars and shapes, wire and downstream stainless steel products, such as flanges, forgings, and fasteners.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Valbruna Slater Stainless, Inc., and Valbruna Stainless Inc., both of Fort Wayne, IN, and Acciaierie Valbruna S.p.A. of Vicenza, Italy, on September 5, 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 stainless steel products, certain processes for manufacturing or relating to same and certain products containing same by reason of misappropriation of trade secrets 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:
Viraj Profiles Limited of Mumbai, India;
Viraj Holdings P. Ltd., of Mumbai, India;
Viraj - U.S.A., Inc., of Garden City, NY;
Flanschenwerk Bebitz GmbH of K”nnern, Germany;
Bebitz Flanges Works Pvt. Ltd. of Maharashtra, India;
Bebitz U.S.A. of Garden City, NY;
Ta Chen Stainless Pipe Co., Ltd., of Tainan, Taiwan; and
Ta Chen International, Inc., of Long Beach, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-933), 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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October 6, 2014
News Release 14-100
Inv. No(s).
337-TA-932
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
Consumer Electronics and Display Devices with Graphics Processing and Graphics Processing Units Therein
ITC Section 337 Inv.: Consumer Electronics; October 6, 2014
October 6, 2014
News Release 14-100
Inv. No. 337-TA-932
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC INSTITUTES SECTION 337 INVESTIGATION
OF CERTAIN CONSUMER ELECTRONICS AND DISPLAY DEVICES
WITH GRAPHICS PROCESSING AND GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNITS THEREIN
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of
certain consumer electronics and display devices with graphics processing and graphics processing
units therein. The products at issue in this investigation are mobile phones, tablet computers and
certain processors contained in those devices.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by NVIDIA Corporation of Santa Clara, CA, on
September 4, 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 consumer electronics and display devices
with graphics processing and graphics processing units therein that infringe patents asserted by the
complainant. 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:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, of Richardson, TX;
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., San Jose, CA; and
Qualcomm, Inc., of San Diego, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-932), 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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September 30, 2014
News Release 14-097
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Launches 337Info -- A New Way to Research and Track Section 337 Investigations
USITC Introduces 337Info A New Way to Research and Track Section 337 Investigations;
September 30, 2014
September 30, 2014
News Release 14-097
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC INTRODUCES 337Info -
A NEW WAY TO RESEARCH AND TRACK
SECTION 337 INVESTIGATIONS
337Info Unites Multiple Data Sources, Provides Fast and Easy Access to Information
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today launched a new web-based tool that will
help users find information about and track unfair import investigations brought under section 337
of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (section 337 investigations).
337Info is an information retrieval system that contains data about USITC section 337
investigations, including:
- the unfair act(s) alleged (patent, trademark, or copyright infringement; misappropriation
of trade secrets; etc.)
- the parties involved (current and historical)
- the Administrative Law Judge(s) (ALJ(s)) and USITC staff assigned (current and
historical)
- the product(s) involved
- current investigation status and key dates (hearing dates, target dates, etc.)
- key dates in the procedural history (e.g., date of institution)
- disposition of the investigation as a whole and by respondent
- remedial order(s) issued
- any appeals and/or ancillary proceedings
337Info brings together information that was previously spread across the USITC website and
presents it in a single, user-friendly, easy-to-navigate interface. It features a robust search
capability that enables users to identify investigations of interest; track ongoing investigations,
appeals, and ancillary proceedings from filing to disposition; and conduct research with ease.
337Info currently includes information about investigations instituted or otherwise initiated on or
after October 1, 2008. These investigations include violation-phase, enforcement, bond forfeiture,
and modification proceedings, as well as investigations following a remand from the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The data will generally be updated within three business days of a
Commission or ALJ action.
337Info is not a document repository. To view official documents filed in USITC investigations,
users may use the USITC Electronic Document Information System (EDIS).
337Info will not replace current procedures related to the release of information on target dates.
ALJ initial determinations will continue to be posted in the Press Room section of the USITC website on the date of release. Commission decisions on whether to review ALJ initialdeterminations and Commission final determinations will continue to be posted in the Federal
Register section of the USITC website at 5 p.m. on the date of release.
Users are encouraged to visit the 337Info site and explore its features. An online tutorial and
Frequently Asked Questions document will help users become familiar with the system and how to
use it. The USITC also anticipates offering limited training sessions in the near future.
Information will be announced when such sessions are scheduled.
The USITC, an independent, quasi-judicial federal agency, adjudicates complaints brought under
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. Section 337 declares the infringement of
certain statutory intellectual property rights and other forms of unfair competition in import trade
to be unlawful practices. Most section 337 investigations involve allegations of patent or
registered trademark infringement. Other forms of unfair competition, such as misappropriation of
trade secrets, trade dress infringement, passing off, false advertising, and false designation of
origin, may also be asserted.
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July 9, 2014
News Release 14-070
Inv. No(s).
337-TA-921
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Marine Sonar Imaging Devices, Including Downscan and Sidescan Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof
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.
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January 29, 2014
News Release 14-012
Inv. No(s).
337-TA-909
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Non-Volatile Memory Devices and Products Containing Same
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain non-volatile memory devices and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are non-volatile memory chips used in products such as automotive components, "infotainment" systems, access points, wireless local area network controllers, and network gateway systems.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Macronix International Co., Ltd., of Hsin-chu, Taiwan, and Macronix America, Inc., of Milpitas, CA, on December 27, 2013. A revised complaint was filed on December 31, 2013. The revised complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain non-volatile memory devices and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Spansion Inc. of Sunnyvale, CA;
Spansion LLC of Sunnyvale, CA;
Spansion (Thailand) Ltd. of Pakkred, Nonthaburi, Thailand;
Beats Electronics LLC of Santa Monica, CA;
Delphi Automotive PLC of Gillingham, Kent, United Kingdom;
Delphi Automotive Systems, LLC, of Troy, MI;
Harman International Industries, Inc., of Stamford, CT;
Harman Becker Automotive Systems, Inc., of Farmington Hills, MI;
Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH of Karlsbad, Germany;
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., of Sunnyvale, CA; and
Tellabs, Inc., of Naperville, IL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-909), 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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January 9, 2014
News Release 14-003
Inv. No(s).
337-TA-904
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Acousto-Magnetic Electronic Article Surveillance Systems, Components Thereof, and Product Containing Same
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain acousto-magnetic electronic article surveillance systems, components thereof, and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are used in retail stores to deter the theft of merchandise.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Tyco Fire & Security GmbH of Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland; Sensormatic Electronics, LLC, of Boca Raton, FL; and Tyco Integrated Security, LLC, of Boca Raton, FL, on December 11, 2013. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on December 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 acousto-magnetic electronic article surveillance systems, components thereof, and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general (or limited) exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Ningbo Signatronic Technologies, Ltd., of Ningbo, China;
All-Tag Security Americas, Inc., of Boca Raton, FL;
All-Tag Security Hong Kong Co., Ltd., of Tsuen Wan N.T., Hong Kong;
All-Tag Europe SPRL of Brussels, Belgium;
All-Tag Security UK, Ltd., of Cheshire, United Kingdom;
Best Security Industries of Delray Beach, FL; and
Signatronic Corporation of Boca Raton, FL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-904), 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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