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News Release 22-066
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1318
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain graphics systems, components thereof, and digital televisions 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 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. of Santa Clara, CA and ATI Technologies ULC of Markham, Ontario, Canada on May 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 graphics systems, components thereof, and digital televisions containing the 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:
TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. of Huizhou, Guangdong, China;
TCL Industries Holdings (H.K.) Limited of Pak Shek Kok, New Territories, Hong Kong;
TCL Electronics Holdings Limited, of Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong;
TCL Technology Group Corporation of Huizhou, Guangdong, China;
TTE Corporation of Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong;
TCL Holdings (BVI) Limited of Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong;
TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Co. Ltd., of Huizhou, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen TCL New Technologies Co., Ltd. of Shenzen, Guangdong, China;
TCL MOKA International Limited of Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong;
TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. of Binh Duong Province, Vietnam;
Manufacturas Avanzadas SA de CV of Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico;
TCL Electronics Mexico, S de RL de CV of Benito Juarez, Distrito Federal, Mexico;
TCL Overseas Marketing Ltd. of Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong; and
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. of Hsinchu, Taiwan.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1318), 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 22-065
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1316
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain pneumatic compression 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 Precision Holdings USA of Rocklin, CA and Innovamed Health LLC of San Antonio, TX on April 29, 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 pneumatic compression devices 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:
ManaMed Inc. of Las Vegas, NV;
Grandway Healthcare Limited of Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong;
Vive Health LLC d/b/a Coretech of Naples, FL; and
Medline Industries Inc. of Northfield, IL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1316), 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 22-064
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1317
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 2, 2022. The complaints allege 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 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:
Zebra Technologies Corporation of Lincolnshire, IL; and
Symbol Technologies, Inc. of Holtsville, NY.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1317), 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 22-063
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1315
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
Yesterday, May 24, 2022, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain digital set-top boxes and systems and services including 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 Broadband iTV, Inc. (BBiTV) of Austin, TX on April 22, 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 digital set-top boxes and systems and services including the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as the respondents this investigation:
Comcast Corporation of Philadelphia, PA;
Comcast Cable Communications, LLC of Philadelphia, PA;
NBCUniversal Media, LLC of Universal City, CA;
Charter Communications, Inc. of Stamford, CT;
Charter Communications Operating, LLC of St. Louis, MO;
Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC of St. Louis, MO;
Spectrum Management Holding Company, LLC of St. Louis, MO;
Altice USA, Inc. of Long Island City, NY;
CSC Holdings, LLC of Long Island City, NY; and
Cablevision Systems Corp. of Bethpage, NY.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1315), 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 22-053
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1313
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain botulinum toxin products and processes for manufacturing or relating to 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 Medytox Inc. of Chungcheongbuk-do, Republic of Korea on March 30, 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 botulinum toxin products and processes for manufacturing or relating to same by reason of theft and conversion and misappropriation of trade secrets, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States. 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:
Hugel, Inc. of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
Hugel America, Inc. of Irvine, CA; and
Croma Pharma GmbH of Leobendorf, Austria.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1313), 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 22-052
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1312
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 Maxwell, Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan on March 30, 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. 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-1312), 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 22-051
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1311
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain centrifuge utility platform and falling film evaporator systems 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 Apeks, LLC of Johnstown, OH on March 29, 2022, which was supplemented by letter on April 14, 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 centrifuge utility platform and falling film evaporator systems and components thereof. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as the respondents this investigation:
Ambiopharm Inc. of Beech Island, SC;
Calpha Industries Inc. of Laguna Hills, CA;
Comerg, LLC of Phoenix, AZ;
Ezhydro of Sacremento, CA;
Henan Lanphan Industry Co., Ltd. of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China;
HX Labs, LLC of Albany, OR;
Idea Makers, LLC of Salt Lake City, UT;
Lab1st Scientific and Industrial Equipment, Inc. of Shanghai, China;
Miracle Education Distributors, Inc. of Cathedral City, CA;
Mountain Pure, LLC of Vineyard, UT;
Redford Management of Los Angeles, CA;
Ri Hemp Farms, LLC of West Greenwich, RI;
Shanghai Yuanhuai Industries Co. Ltd. of Shanghai City, China;
Toption Instrument Co., Ltd. of Shaanxi Province, China; and
Zhangjiagang Chunk Trading Corp. d/b/a Zhangjiagang Charme Trading Corp. Ltd. of Jiangsu Province, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1311), 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 22-043
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1309
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain core orientation systems, products containing core orientation systems, components thereof, and methods of using the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation. [link to notice]
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd. of Balcatta, Western Australia, Australia and Reflex USA LLC of Chandler, AZ on March 1, 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 core orientation systems, products containing core orientation systems, components thereof, and methods of using the same. 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 in this investigation:
Boart Longyear Group Ltd. of West Valley City, UT;
Boart Longyear Limited of Adelaide Airport, South Australia, Australia;
Boart Longyear Company of West Valley City, UT;
Boart Longyear Manufacturing and Distribution Inc. of West Valley City, UT;
Longyear TM, Inc. of West Valley City, UT;
Globaltech Corporation Pty Ltd. of Forrestfield, Western Australia, Australia;
Globaltech Pty Ltd. of Forrestfield, Western Australia, Australia;
Granite Construction Incorporated of Watsonville, CA; and
International Directional Services LLC of Chandler, AZ.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1309), 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 22-042
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1308
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain power semiconductors, and mobile devices and computers 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 Arigna Technology Limited of Dublin, Ireland on February 7, 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 power semiconductors, and mobile devices and computers containing same. 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 Suwon, Republic of Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Apple Inc. of Cupertino, CA;
Google LLC of Mountain View, CA;
TCL Electronics Holdings Limited of Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong;
TTE Technology, Inc. of Corona, CA;
TCT Mobile (US) Inc. of Irvine, CA;
TCL Communication Limited of Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong;
Lenovo Group Ltd. of Beijing, China;
Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC;
Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, IL;
Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, WA; and
OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. of Guangdong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1308), 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 22-038
Inv. No(s). 33-TA-1307
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain barcode scanners, mobile computers with barcode scanning capabilities, scan engines, 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 Zebra Technologies Corporation of Lincolnshire, IL and Symbol Technologies, LLC of Holtsville, NY on February 7, 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, mobile computers with barcode scanning capabilities, scan engines, components thereof, and products containing the same. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified the following as the respondents this investigation:
Honeywell International Inc. of Charlotte, NC; and
Hand Held Products, Inc. of Charlotte, NC.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1307), 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.