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News Release 12-042
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-839
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain consumer electronics, including mobile phones and tablets.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Pragmatus AV, LLC, of Alexandria, VA, on March 13, 2012, and a letter supplementing the complaint filed on March 30, 2012. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain consumer electronics, including mobile phones and tablets, that infringe patents asserted by Pragmatus. 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:
ASUSTeK Computer, Inc., of Taiwan;
ASUS Computer International, Inc., of Fremont, CA;
HTC Corporation of Taiwan;
HTC America, Inc., of Bellevue, WA;
LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea;
LG Elctronics U.S.A., Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ;
LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., of San Diego, CA;
Pantech Co., Ltd., of South Korea;
Pantech Wireless, Inc., of Atlanta, GA;
Research In Motion Ltd. of Canada;
Research In Motion Corp. of Irving, TX;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of South Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ; and
Samsung Telecommunications America, L.L.C., of Richardson, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-839), 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 12-039
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-838
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain food waste disposers and components and packaging thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are undersink-mounted food waste disposers.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Emerson Electric Co. of St. Louis, MO, on March 16, 2012. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on March 29, 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 food waste disposers and components and packaging thereof by reason of design patent infringement, registered trademark and common law trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, passing off and trademark dilution. The complainant requests that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified Anaheim Manufacturing Company of Brea, CA, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-838), 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 12-036
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-837
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain audiovisual components and products containing the same. The products at issue in this investigation are Wi-Fi components, multimedia processing components, digital televisions (DTVs), Blu-ray players, DVD players/recorders, DTV/DVD combinations, DTV/Blu-ray combinations, multimedia streaming players, home theater systems, etc.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by LSI Corporation of Milpitas, CA, and Agere Systems Inc. of Allentown, PA, on March 12, 2012. An amended complaint was filed on March 28, 2012. 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 audiovisual components and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Funai Electric Company, Ltd., of Japan;
Funai Corporation, Inc., of Rutherford, NJ;
P&F USA, Inc., of Alpharetta, GA;
Funai Service Corporation of Groveport, OH;
MediaTek Inc. of Taiwan;
MediaTek USA Inc. of San Jose, CA;
MediaTek Wireless, Inc. (USA), of Woburn, MA;
Ralink Technology Corporation of Taiwan;
Ralink Technology Corporation (USA) of Cupertino, CA; and
Realtek Semiconductor Corporation of Taiwan.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-837), 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 12-033
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-836
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain consumer electronics and display devices and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation include cellular telephones, personal computers, home theater audio and video components, televisions and gaming and media devices.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Graphics Properties Holdings, Inc., of New Rochelle, NY, on March 6, 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 consumer electronics and display devices and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by Graphics Properties Holdings, Inc. The complaint 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:
Research in Motion Ltd. of Canada;
Research in Motion Corp. of Irving, TX;
HTC Corporation of Taiwan;
HTC America, Inc., of Bellevue, WA;
LG Electronics, Inc., of South Korea;
LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ;
LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., of San Diego, CA;
Apple Inc. of Cupertino, CA;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of South Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Samsung Telecommunications America, L.L.C., of Richardson, TX;
Sony Corporation of Japan;
Sony Corporation of America of New York, NY;
Sony Electronics, Inc. of San Diego, CA;
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Sweden; and
Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc. of Atlanta, GA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-836), 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 12-032
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-835
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain food containers, cups, plates, cutlery, and related items, and packaging thereof.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Fabri-Kal Corporation of Kalamazoo, MI, on March 6, 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 food containers, cups, plates, cutlery, and related items, and packaging thereof, that infringe a registered trademark asserted by Fabri-Kal. 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:
Green Wave International Inc. of Brooklyn, NY;
Trans World International (New York), Inc. of Brooklyn, NY;
John Calarese & Co, Inc. of Medway, MA; and
Eco Greenwares Corporation of Fremont, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-835), 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 12-031
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-834
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile devices incorporating haptics. The products at issue in this investigation are smartphones with a feature that signals the user when a key or icon has been touched, for example by vibrating or pulsing in response to the touch.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Immersion Corporation of San Jose, CA, on February 7, 2012. An amended complaint was filed on March 2, 2012 and a letter supplementing the complaint was filed on March 15, 2012. 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 mobile devices incorporating haptics that infringe patents asserted by Immersion Corporation. 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:
Motorola Mobility, Inc., of Libertyville, IL;
Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc., of Libertyville, IL;
HTC Corporation of Taiwan; and
HTC America, Inc., of Bellevue, WA
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-834), 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 12-03
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-833
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain digital models, digital data, and treatment plans for use in making incremental dental positioning adjustment appliances, the appliances made therefrom, and methods of making the same. The products at issue in this investigation are incremental dental positioning adjustment appliances, or orthodontic aligners, and the digital models, digital data, and treatment plans used to manufacture those appliances.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Align Technology, Inc., of San Jose, CA, on March 1, 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 digital models, digital data, and treatment plans for use in making incremental dental positioning adjustment appliances, the appliances made therefrom, and methods of making the same that infringe patents asserted by Align Technology. The complainant requests that the USITC issue cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Clearcorrect Pakistan (Private), Ltd., of Pakistan; and
Clearcorrect Operating, LLC, of Houston, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-833), 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 12-022
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-832
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain ink application devices and components thereof, and methods of using the same. The products at issue in this investigation are ink application devices used in tattooing and permanent makeup application, specifically disposable needle cartridges designed to reduce health risks associated with the application.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by MT.Derm GmbH of Germany and Nouveau Cosmetique USA Inc. of Orlando, FL, on January 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 ink application devices and components thereof, and methods of using the same, that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
T-Tech Tattoo Device Inc. of Canada;
Yiwu Beyond Tattoo Equipments Co., Ltd. of China; and
Guangzhou Pengcheng Cosmetology Firm of China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-832), 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 12-021
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-831
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic devices for capturing and transmitting images and components thereof. The products at issue in this investigation are camera phones, tablet computers, and other handheld devices for capturing and transmitting images.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Eastman Kodak Company of Rochester, NY, on January 10, 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 for capturing and transmitting images and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by Kodak. 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:
Apple Inc., of Cupertino, CA;
High Tech Computer Corp. a/k/a HTC Corp., of Taiwan;
HTC America, Inc., of Bellevue, WA; and
Exedea, Inc., of Houston, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-831), 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 12-019
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-830
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain dimmable compact fluorescent lamps and products containing same. The products at issue in this investigation are dimmable compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), which are light bulbs that function as direct replacements for dimmable incandescent light bulbs.
The investigation is based on an amended complaint filed by Andrzej Bobel and Neptun Light, Inc., both of Lake Forest, IL, on February 8, 2012. An original complaint was filed on January 23, 2012. 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 dimmable compact fluorescent lamps and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
SK America, Inc., d/b/a Maxlite, of Fairfield, NJ;
U Lighting America Inc. of San Jose, CA;
Golden U Lighting Manufacturing (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. of China;
Feit Electric Company, Inc., of Pico Rivera, CA;
General Electric Company of Fairfield, CT;
Xiamen Topstar Lighting Co. Ltd. of China;
Technical Consumer Products, Inc., of Aurora, OH;
TCP China of China;
TCP (Shanghai) Tiancanbao Lighting Electrical Applicance Co., Ltd., of China;
Shanghai Jensing Electron Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd., of China;
Shanghai Qiangling Electronics Co. Ltd. of China; and
Zhejiang Qiang Ling Electronic Co. Ltd. of China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-830), 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.