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News Release 22-097
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1330
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-1330), 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 22-094
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1328
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain pillows and seat cushions, components thereof, and packaging 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 Purple Innovation, LLC of Lehi, Utah on August 5, 2022. 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 pillows and seat cushions, components thereof, and packaging thereof that infringe patents, trademarks, and trade dress asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited and a general exclusion order, or in the alternative limited exclusion orders, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as the respondents this investigation:
Bedmate-U Co., Ltd. of Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea;
Chuang Fan Handicraft Co., Ltd. of Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China;
Dongguan Bounce Technology Co., Ltd. of Dongguan, Guangdong, China;
Dongguan Jingrui Silicone Technology Co., Ltd. of Dongguan, Guangdong, China;
Foshan Dirani Design Furniture Co., Ltd. of Foshan, Guangdong, China;
Global Ocean Trading Co., Ltd. of Foshan, Guangdong, China;
Guang An Shi Lin Chen Zai Sheng Wuzi Co., Ltd. of Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China;
Guang Zhou Wen Jie Shang Mao Youxian Gongsi Co., Ltd. of Chenjia, Chongming, Shanghai, China;
Guangzhou Epsilon Import and Export Co., Ltd. of Guangzhou, Guangdong, China;
Guangzhoushi Baixiangguo Keji Youxian Gonsgi Co., Ltd. of Guangzhou, Guangdong, China;
Haircrafters LLC of Chattanooga, TN;
Hangzhou Lishang Import & Export Co., Ltd. of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China;
Hangzhou Lydia Sports Goods Co., Ltd. of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China;
Hebei Zeyong Technology Co., Ltd. of Hengshui, Hebei, China;
Henson Holdings, LLC d/b/a SelectSoma of Lafayette, LA;
Hetaibao of Linquan, Anhui, China;
Hubei Sheng Bingyi Dianzi Keji Youxian Gongsi Co., Ltd. of Hanchuan, Hubei, China;
Kaifeng Shi Long Ting Qu Chen Yi Shangmao Youxian Gongsi Co., Ltd. of Kaifeng, Henan, China;
Lankao Junchang Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. of Kaifeng, Henan, China;
Lei Lei Weng of Linquan, Anhui, China;
Liu Lin Xian Xu Bin Dian Zi Chan Pin Dian of Liulin, Shanxi, China;
Nanchang Shirong Bao Er Guanggao Youxian Gongsi Co., Ltd. of Nanchang, Jiangxi, China;
Ningbo Bolian Import & Export Co., Ltd. of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China;
Ningbo Minzhou Import & Export Co., Ltd. of Haishu, Beijing, China;
Ruian Xiu Yuan Guoji Mao Yi Youxian Gongsi Co., Ltd. of Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China;
Shandong Jiu Hui Xinxi Keji Youxian Gongsi Co., Ltd. of Jinan, Shangdong, China;
Shanxi Chao Ma Xun Keji Youxian Gongsi Co., Ltd. of Xinzhou, Shanxi, China;
Shenzhen Baibaikang Technology Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Leadfar Industry Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Shi Mai Rui Ke Dianzi Shangwu Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Shi Xin Shangpin Dianzi Shangwu Youxian Gongsi Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Shi Yan Huang Chu Hai Keji Youxian Gongsi Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Shi Yuxiang Meirong Youngju Youxian Gongsi Co., Ltd., China;
Shenzhen Tianrun Material Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Wuhan Chenkuxuan Technology Co., Ltd. of Wuhan, Hubei, China;
Xiao Dawei of Xiamen, Fujian, China;
Xiao Xiao Pi Fa Shang Mao You Xian Ze Ren Gongsi Co. of Luliang, Shanxi, China;
YaRu Wang of Luliang, Shanxi, China;
Yiwu Youru E-commerce Co., Ltd. of Jinhua, Zhejiang, China;
Zhejiang Xinhui Import & Export Co., Ltd. of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; and
Zhou Meng Bo of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1328), 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 22-092
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1327
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain solar power optimizers, inverters, 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 Ampt, LLC of Fort Collins, CO on July 28, 2022. 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 solar power optimizers, inverters, 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 the following as the respondents this investigation:
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. of Milpitas, CA; and
SolarEdge Technologies, Ltd. of Herzliya, Israel.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1327), 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 22-091
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1326
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain robotic pool cleaners 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 Zodiac Pool Systems LLC of Carlsbad, CA and Zodiac Pool Care Europe of Belberaud, France on July 29, 2022. 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 robotic pool cleaners 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 the respondents this investigation:
Wybotics Co. Ltd. d/b/a Winny Pool Cleaner, f/k/a Tianjin Wangyuan Environmental Protection and Technology Co., Ltd. of Tianjin, China;
Tianjin Pool & Spa Corporation, Commerce, CA;
Shenzhen Aiper Intelligent Col, Ltd. of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Aiper Intelligent, LLC of Roswell, GA; and
Aiper, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1326), 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 22-090
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1325
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain soft projectile launching devices, components thereof, ammunition, 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 Hasbro, Inc, of Pawtucket, RI and Spin Master, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA on July 21, 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 soft projectile launching devices, components thereof, ammunition, 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 the respondents this investigation:
Shenzhen Yi Jin Electronics Science of Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China;
Guangdong Yu Lee Technology Corporation of Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China;
Yu Lee Company Ltd. of Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong;
Gel Blaster, Inc. f/k/a Gel Blaster, LLC, Austin, TX;
S-Beam Precision Products Ltd. of Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, China;
Splat-R-Ball, LLC, of Rogers, AR;
Daisy Manufacturing Company of Rogers, AR;
Prime Time Toys Ltd. of Kwun Tong, Hong Kong;
Prime Time Toys LLC of Pompton Lakes, NJ; and
Easebon Services Ltd. of Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1325), 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 22-088
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1324
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile electronic devices. 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 Maxell, Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan on June 16, 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 mobile electronic devices 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:
Lenovo Group Ltd. of Beijing, China;
Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC; and
Motorola Mobility LLC of Libertyville, IL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1324), 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 22-083
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1323
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain video processing devices 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 VideoLabs, Inc. of Palo Alto, CA on July 5, 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 products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. 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:
Acer Inc. of New Taipei City, Taiwan;
Acer America Corporation of San Jose, CA;
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. of Taipei, Taiwan;
ASUS Computer International, Fremont, CA;
Lenovo Group Limited of Quarry Bay, Hong Kong;
Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC;
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. of New Taipei City, Taiwan;
Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, IL; and
MSI Computer Corp. of City of Industry, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1323), 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 22-071
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1321
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain barcode scanners, scan engines, mobile computers with barcode scanning functionalities, products containing the 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 Honeywell International Inc. of Charlotte, NC and Hand Held Products, Inc. of Charlotte, NC on May 20, 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 barcode scanners, scan engines, mobile computers with barcode scanning functionalities, products containing the same and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. 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:
Zebra Technologies Corporation of Lincolnshire, IL; and
Symbol Technologies, Inc. of Holtsville, NY.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1321), 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 22-070
Inv. No(s). 332-TA-1320
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain universal golf club shaft and golf club head connection adaptors, certain 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 Club-Conex, LLC of Scottsdale, AZ on May 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 universal golf club shaft and golf club head connection adaptors, certain 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 Top Golf Equipment Co. Limited of Shenzen, GuangDong, China as the respondent this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-120x), 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 22-067
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1319
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic devices and semiconductor devices with timing-aware dummy fill 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 April 28, 2022 and supplemented on May 6, 2022, May 13, 2022, and May 19, 2022 (as revised on May 25, 2022). The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain electronic devices and semiconductor devices with timing-aware dummy fill and components thereof that infringe the 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 this investigation:
NXP Semiconductors, N.V. of Eindhoven, The Netherlands;
NXP B.V. of Eindhoven, The Netherlands;
NXP USA, Inc. of Austin, TX;
SMC Networks, Inc. d/b/a IgniteNet of Irvine, CA;
Micron Technology, Inc. of Boise, ID;
NVIDIA Corporation of Santa Clara, CA;
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. of Santa Clara, CA;
Acer, Inc. of New Taipei City, Taiwan;
Acer America Corporation of San Jose, CA;
Infineon Technologies America Corp. of Milpitas, CA;
Analog Devices Inc. of Norwood, MA;
Bose Corporation of Framingham, MA;
Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. of Hamilton, Bermuda;
Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. of Santa Clara, CA;
Suteng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a RoboSense of Shenzen, China;
Kioxia Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Kioxia America, Inc. of San Jose, CA;
Socionext Inc. of Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan;
Socionext America, Inc. of Santa Clara, CA;
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. of San Diego, CA;
Lenovo Group Ltd. of Haidan District, China; and
Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, IL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1319), 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.