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News Release 23-010
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1351
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain active matrix organic light-emitting diode display panels and modules for mobile devices, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Samsung Display Co., Ltd. of Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea on December 28, 2022, and supplemented on January 17, 2023. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain active matrix organic light-emitting diode display panels and modules for mobile devices, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order (or, in the alternative, limited exclusion orders) and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Apt-Ability, LLC d/b/a MobileSentrix of Chantilly, VA;
- Mobile Defenders, LLC of Caledonia, MI;
- Injured Gadgets, LLC of Norcross, GA;
- Group Vertical, LLC of Grand Rapids, MI;
- Electronics Universe, Inc. d/b/a Fixez.com of Las Vegas, NV;
- Electronics Universe, Inc. d/b/a Repairs Universe, LLC of Las Vegas, NV;
- LCTech International Inc. d/b/a SEGMobile.com of City of Industry, CA;
- Sourcely Plus LLC of Tempe, AZ;
- eTech Parts Plus, LLC of Southlake, TX;
- Parts4Cells, Inc. of Houston, TX;
- Wholesale Gadget Parts, Inc. of Bixby, OK;
- Captain Mobile Parts Inc.of Dallas, TX;
- DFW Imports LLC d/b/a DFW Cellphone and Parts of Dallas, TX;
- Phone LCD Parts LLC of Wayne, NJ;
- Parts4LCDof Wayne of NJ;
- Mengtor Inc. of El Monte, CA; and
- Gadgetfix Corp. of Irvine, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1351), 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-1350
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain integrated circuits, components thereof, and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Realtek Semiconductor Corporation of Hsinchu, Taiwan on December 12, 2022, amended on December 23, 2022, and supplemented on January 17, 2023. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain integrated circuits, 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 a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. of Santa Clara, CA as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1350), 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 23-001
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1349
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of components for certain environmentally-protected LCD digital displays and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Research America, Inc. of Mountain View, CA, and Samsung International, Inc. of Chula Vista, CA on December 5, 2022, as supplemented on December 19, 2022. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of components for certain environmentally-protected LCD digital displays and products containing same 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 Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. of Alpharetta, GA as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1349), 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 22-135
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1346
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain marine air conditioning systems, components thereof, and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Dometic Corporation of Rosemont, IL and Dometic Sweden AB of Solna, Sweden on November 7, 2022, as supplemented on November 10, November 22, and November 28, 2022. 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 air conditioning systems, components thereof, and products containing the same that infringe a patent asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified following respondents in this investigation:
Shanghai Hopewell Industrial Co. Ltd. of Shanghai, China;
Shanghai Hehe Industrial Co. Ltd. of Shanghai, China;
CitiMarine, L.L.C. of Doral, FL; and
Mabru Power Systems, Inc. of Dania Beach, FL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1346), 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 22-131
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1345
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain automated retractable vehicle steps and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Lund Motion Products, Inc. of Brea, CA on October 28, 2022. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain automated retractable vehicle steps and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified following respondents in this investigation:
Anhui Aggeus Auto-Tech Co., Ltd. a/k/a Wuhu Woden Auto Parts Co., Ltd. a/k/a Wuhu Wow-good Auto-tech Co. Ltd. a/k/a Anhui Wollin International Co., Ltd. of Wuhu, Anhui, China;
Rough Country LLC of Dyersburg, TN;br /> Southern Truck LLC a/k/a Top Gun Customz of Swanton, OH;
Meyer Distributing, Inc. of Jasper, IN; and
Earl Owen Company, Inc. of Carrollton, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1345), 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 22-128
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1344
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain bio-layer interferometers and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Sartorius Bioanalytical Instruments, Inc. of Bohemia, NY on October 25, 2022. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain bio-layer interferometers 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 Gator Bio, Inc. of Palo Alto, CA as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1344), 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 22-127
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1343
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain video processing devices and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by DivX, LLC of San Diego, CA on October 24, 2022. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain video processing 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 the respondents in this investigation:
Amazon.com, Inc. of Seattle, WA and
VIZIO, Inc. of Irvine, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1343), 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 22-126
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1342
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor devices having layered dummy fill, electronic devices, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Bell Semiconductor, LLC of Bethlehem, PA on October 14, 2022 and as supplemented on October 25, 2022; October 31, 2022; and November 4, 2022. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of semiconductor devices having layered dummy fill, electronic devices, and components thereof that infringe one patent 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 the respondents in this investigation:
Analog Devices Inc. of Norwood, MA;
Arlo Technologies, Inc. of Milpitas, CA;
Bose Corporation of Framingham, MA;
DENSO Corporation of Kariya, Japan;
Kioxia America, Inc. of San Jose, CA;
Kioxia Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Linksys USA, Inc. of Irvine, CA;
MACOM Technology Solutions, Inc. of Lowell, MA;
Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. of Santa Clara, CA;
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. of Hamilton, Bermuda;
MaxLinear, Inc. of Carlsbad, CA;
OmniVision Technologies, Inc. of Santa Clara, CA;
Silicon Laboratories, Inc. of Austin, TX;
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. of Irvine, CA; and
Suteng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a RoboSense of Shenzen, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1342), 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 22-100
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1331
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain outdoor and semi-outdoor electronic displays, products containing same, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Manufacturing Resources International, Inc. of Alpharetta, GA on August 19, 2022. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain outdoor and semi-outdoor electronic displays, products containing same, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the 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 the respondents this investigation:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of Yeongtong-Gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Samsung SDS Co. Ltd., Seoul, Korea;
Samsung SDS America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Coates Signco Pty Limited of Sydney, Australia;
Coates Visual LLC of Chicago, IL; and
Industrial Enclosure Corporation d/b/a Palmer Digital Group of Aurora, IL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1331), 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 22-096
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1329
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain audio players and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Google LLC of Mountain View, CA on August 9, 2022. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain audio players 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 Sonos, Inc. of Santa Barbara, CA as the respondent this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1329), 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.