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News Release 25-005
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1431
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain nanolaminate alloy coated metal parts 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 Modumetal, Inc. of Snohomish WA, on November 19, 2024 and supplement on December 4, 2024. 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 nanolaminate alloy coated metal parts and products containing 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cleveland, OH, and
- Lu Chu Shin Yee Works Co., Ltd., Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1431), 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 25-001
Inv. No(s). 337-1430
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain urine splash guards 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 For Kids By Parents, Inc. of Potomac, MD, on December 6, 2024. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain urine splash guards 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 a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Shenzhenshi Dijaaotuman Trading Co., Ltd (d/b/a Tigaman), Shenzhen, China
- Junyaxincaiwuzixunyouxiangongsi (d/b/a junyxin), Xiamen City, China
- Hezeyunjiangjixieshebeiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Maomoahouse), Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhenshiranbodianziyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Eurbus), Shenzhen, China
- Hefeiweifengshidaishidaimaoyiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a HealthSTEC), Hefei City, China
- ShenzhenShi Julonghui Trading Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Edermurs), Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhenshi Lishian Keji Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Lishian), Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhenshi Paisi Industrial Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Sunyoka123), Shenzhen, China,
- Guangzhou Lesenyu Dianzishangwu Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Le Sengyu), Guangzhou, China, and
- Shenzhen Sibaite Industrial Co., Ltd. (d/b/a SeLucky), Shenzhen City, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1430), 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 24-126
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1429
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
Yesterday, December 19, 2024, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain smart televisions. 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 International Semiconductor Group Co., Ltd. of Seoul, Korea, on November 18, 2024 and supplemented on December 6, 2024. 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 wireless communication devices 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Dell Technologies Inc., Round Rock, TX
- Dell Products L.P., Round Rock, TX
- Dell (Chengdu) Co. Ltd., Sichuan, China
- HP, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
- Lenovo Group Limited, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, and
- Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, NC
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1429), 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 24-124
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1428
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain women’s flats with colored outsoles 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 Gavrieli Brands LLC of Culver City, California on November 13, 2024. The complaint was amended on November 20, 2024, and the amended complaint was supplemented by letter on December 2, 2024. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain women’s flats with colored outsoles thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant and that infringe an asserted trade dress The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Kijera’s OneDrop LLC, New York, NY
- Craze, Essel Park, Philippines
- Pierjeda Information Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
- Shengze Trading Company, Zhangshou City, China
- Guangzhou Shun Cheng Trading Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
- Kunming Ouxiang Trading Co., Ltd., Kunming City, China
- Huihui Bianan, Beijing, China
- Bingxin Qingfeng, Zhongshan City, China
- Baiqiuju1983, Zhongshan City, China
- tb249835650, Zhongshan City, China
- Yuyoufang Foreign Trade Store, Zhongshan City, China
- Xu Wenping 123,Zhongshan City, China
- Ynwll, Beijing, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1428), 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 24-123
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1427
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain injection molding machines, 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, as amended filed by Husky Injection Molding Systems LTD. of Ontario, Canada and Husky Injection Molding Systems, Inc. of Milton, Vermont on November 12, 2024, and supplemented on December 2, 2024. 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 components for injection molding machines, and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and issue cease and desist orders.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1427), 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 24-113
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1424
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain flash-spun nonwoven materials 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 DuPont de Nemours, Inc. of Wilmington, DE, DuPont Safety & Construction, Inc. of Wilmington, DE, and DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC of Wilmington, DE, on October 9, 2024 and supplemented on October 29, 2024. 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 flash-spun nonwoven materials and products containing same by reason of misappropriation of complainants’ trade secrets, wrongful use and exploitation of stolen confidential and proprietary information, and infringement of trademarks asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Xiamen Dangs New-Materials Co., Ltd., AKA Dawnsens New Materials Co., Ltd., Xiamen, China
- Beijing Dangsheng Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
- Xiamen Dangsheng Technology Co., Ltd., Xiamen, China
- Kingwills New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Nantong, China
- Zhejiang Qingyun New Material Co., Ltd., Jiaxing, China
- Jiangsu Qingyun New Materials Co., Ltd., AKA Jiangsu Kingwills New Materials Co., Ltd., Nantong, China
- Shanghai Qingyun New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
- Kingwills International Ltd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Harbourpoint Innovations Inc, Raleigh, NC
- Impak Corporation, Los Angeles, CA
- Shenzhen Zhengming Science and Technology Co., Ltd., Huizhou, China
- Weifang Konzer Safety Protective Equipment Co., Ltd., Anqiu, China
- Jiangsu Tubo New Material Co., Ltd., Kunshan, China
- Emedia Group. Inc., Greenville, SC
- endur-tec, LLC, Anderson, SC
- Hangzhou Several Sets of Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Yuhang, China
- Hangzhou Qiao Shell Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Yuhang, China
- Zhenping County Weihe Commerce and Trade Co., Ltd., Zhenping, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1424), 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 24-101
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1421
Contact: Michelea Wyatt-McLeod, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain rechargeable batteries 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 LithiumHub, LLC of Norris, SC, and Lithiumhub Technologies, LLC of Marshall, TX and Mr. Martin Koebler of Norris, SC, on September 12, 2024, and supplemented on September 30, October 2, and October 7, 2024. 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 rechargeable batteries and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC, Springfield, MO
- Cabela’s LLC, Springfield, MO
- Navico Group Americas LLC, Menomonee Falls, WI
- Relion Battery (Shenzhen) Technology Co, Shenzhen, China
- Renogy New Energy Co., LTD, Suzhou City, China
- RNG International Inc., Ontario, CA
- Clean Republic SODO LLC, Seattle, WA
- Shenzhen Yichen S-Power Tech Co. LTD, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen Fbtech Electronics LTD, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen LiTime Technology Co., LTD, Shenzhen, China
- Dragonfly Energy Corp., Reno, NV
- Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., Reno, NV
- MillerTech Energy Solutions LLC, Middlefield, OH
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1421), 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 24-095
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1920
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain smart televisions. 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 August 22, 2024 and supplemented on September 10, 2024. The complaint, as supplemented and amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain smart televisions 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 respondents in this investigation:
- TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. (f/k/a TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd.), Shatin, Hong Kong,
- TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China,
- T.C.L. Industries Holdings (H.K.) Limited, Pak Shek Kok, Hong Kong,
- TTE Technology, Inc. (d/b/a TCL North America), Corona, CA,
- TTE Corporation, Shatin, Hong Kong,
- TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Co. Ltd., Huizhou, China,
- Manufacturas Avanzadas S.A. de C.V., Chihuahua, Mexico,
- TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Co., Ltd, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam,
- Shenzhen TCL New Technology Co., Ltd., Nanshan, China,
- TCL Optoelectronics Technology (Huizhou) Co., Ltd., Huizhou, China,
- TCL Overseas Marketing Ltd., Shatin, Hong Kong
- TCL Technology Group Corporation (f/k/a TCL Corp.), Guangdong, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1420), 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 24-094
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1419
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain exercise equipment and subassemblies 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 Balanced Body, Inc. of Sacramento, CA, on August 15, 2024 and supplemented on September 6, 2024. The complaint, as supplemented and amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain exercise equipment and subassemblies thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Guangzhou Oasis, LLC, d/b/a trysauna.com, Boulder, CO,
- Ciga Pilates, Kowloon, Hong Kong,
- Shandong Tmax Machinery Technology Co. Ltd., Dezhou City, China,
- Shandong VOG Sports Products Co. Ltd., Dezhou City, China,
- Dezhou Bodi Fitness Equipment Co., Ltd., Dezhou City, China, and
- Suzhou Selfcipline Sports Goods Co., Ltd., Suzhou, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1419), 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 24-090
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1418
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain cochlear implant 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 Advanced Bionics AG of Stäfa, Switzerland and Advanced Bionics LLC of Valencia, CA, on August 16, 2024 and supplemented on August 29 and 30, 2024 and September 6, 2024. 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 cochlear implant systems 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 respondents in this investigation:
- MED-EL Corporation, USA, Durham, NC, and
- MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GmbH Innsbruck, Austria.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1418), 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.