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News Release 22-088
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1417
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain hydro dermabrasion systems and components thereof II. 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 HydraFacial LLC f/k/a Edge Systems LLC. of Long Beach, CA, on August 8, 2024, and supplemented on August23, 2024 and August 28, 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 hydrodermabrasion systems and components thereof III 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:
- Luvo Medical Technologies Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada,
- Clarion Medical Technologies, Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada,
- Healthcare Markets, Inc. d/b/a Powered by MRP, Park City, Utah,
- Medical Purchasing Resource, LLC, Little Elm, TX,
- Bio-Infusions USA Inc., Seminole, FL,
- MIRAmedtech UG, Neulingen, Germany,
- eMIRAmed USA, LLC Irvine, CA, and
- MIRAmedtech SP. Z.O.O., Warsaw, Poland.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1417), 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 24-084
Inv. No(s). 337-1415
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging therefor. 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 JBS Hair, Inc. of Atlanta, GA on August 2, 2024 and supplemented by letter on August 19, 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 pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging therefor 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:
- Sun Taiyang Co., Moonachie, NJ
- Beauty Elements Corporation, Miami Gardens, FL
- Hair Zone, Inc., Moonachie, NJ
- Beauty Essence, Inc., Moonachie, NJ
- SLI Production Corp., Moonachie, NJ
- Royal Imex, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA
- GS Imports, Paramount, CA
- Eve Hair, Inc., Lakewood, CA
- Kum Kang Trading USA, Inc., Paramount, CA
- Midway International, Inc. Cerritos, CA
- Mayde Beauty Inc., Port Washington, NY
- Hair Plus Trading Co., Inc., Suwanee, GA
- Optimum Solution Group LLC, Duluth, GA
- Chois International, Inc., Norcross, GA
- Twin Peak International, Inc., Atlanta, GA
- Loc N Products, LLC, Atlanta, GA
- Crown Pacific Group Inc., Doraville, GA
- Vivace, Inc., Levittown, NY
- A-Hair Import Inc., Norcross, 30093, GA
- Chade Fashions, Inc., Niles, IL
- Mink Hair, Ltd., Wayne, NJ and
- Oradell International Corp., Manalapan, NJ
- Beauty Plus Trading Co., Inc. Moonachie, NJ Mane Concept Inc., Moonachie, NJ
- Model Model Hair Fashion, Inc., Port Washington, NY
- New Jigu Trading Corp., Port Washington, NY
- Shake N Go Fashion, Inc., Port Washington, NY
- Amekor Industries, Inc. Conshohocken, PA
- I & I Hair Corp., Dallas, TX
- Zugoo Import Inc., Norcross, GA
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1415), 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 24-083
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1414
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor 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 Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. of El Segundo, CA, and Infineon Technologies Austria AG of Villach, Austria, on July 26, 2024, and supplemented on July 29 and August 13, 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 semiconductor devices and products 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Innoscience (Suzhou) Technology Company, Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu, China;
- Innoscience (Suzhou) Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu, China;
- Innoscience (Zhuhai) Technology Company, Ltd., Zhuhai, Guangdong, China; and
- Innoscience America, Inc., Santa Clara, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1414), 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 24-080
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain wireless front-end modules and devices 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 Skyworks Solutions, Inc. of Irvine, CA; Skyworks Solutions Canada, Inc. of Canada; and Skyworks Global Pte. Ltd. of Singapore on July 17, 2024 and supplemented on August 5 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 wireless front-end modules and devices containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
- Kangxi Communications Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China;
- Grand Chip Labs, Inc, Tustin, CA;
- D-Link Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan;
- D-Link Systems Inc., Irvine, CA; and
- Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd., Fujian, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1413), 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 24-075
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain NAND memory devices and electronic devices 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 MimirIP LLC, of Dallas, TX, on July 8, 2024, and supplemented on July 26, 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 NAND memory devices and electronic devices 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Micon Technology Inc., Boise, ID
- Acer Inc., New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
- Acer America Corp., San Jose, CA
- HP, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
- Kingston Technology Company, Inc., Fountain Valley, CA
- Lenovo Group Limited, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
- Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, NC
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1412), 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 24-071
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1411
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain photodynamic therapy systems, components thereof, and pharmaceutical products used in combination with 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 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. of Princeton, NJ, on June 26, 2024, and supplemented on July 9, 2024. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of photodynamic therapy systems, components thereof, and pharmaceutical products used in combination with 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Biofrontera Inc., Woburn, MA
- Biofrontera Pharma GmbH, Leverkusen, Germany
- Biofrontera Bioscience GmbH, Leverkusen, Germany
- Biofrontera AG, Leverkusen, Germany
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1411), 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 24-067
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1410
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain disposable vaporizer 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 RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc of Winston-Salem, NC, R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company of Winston-Salem, NC, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company of Winston-Salem, NC, RAI Services Company of Winston-Salem, NC on June 11, 2024 and supplemented on June 12, 2024 and July 1, 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 disposable vaporizer devices that infringe a patent 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:
- Breeze Smoke LLC, West Bloomfield, MI
- Dongguan (Shenzhen) Shikai Technology Co., Ltd., Guangdong Province, China
- Vapeonly Technology Co. Ltd., San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- iMiracle (Shenzhen) Technology Co. Ltd., Luohu District, Shenzhen, China
- Guangdong Qisitech Co., Ltd., Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China
- Fewo Intelligent Manufacturing Ltd., Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
- Nevera (HK) Ltd., San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Guangdong Cellular Workshop Electronics Technology Co., Ltd,
- Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
- Wonder Ladies Ltd., Tortola, British Virgin Islands
- Sailing South Ltd., Tortola, British Virgin Islands
- Marea Morada Ltd., Tortola, British Virgin Islands
- Social Brands, LLC, Dallas, TX
- Zhuhai Qisitech Co., Ltd., Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
- Shenzhen Han Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Palma Terra Ltd., Tortola, British Virgin Islands
- Shenzhen IVPS Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Heaven Gifts International Ltd., San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Maduro Distributors d/b/a The Loon, Minneapolis, MN
- Bidi Vapor, LLC, Orlando, FL
- Kimsun Technology (HuiZhou) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Shenzhen Yanyang Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Pastel Cartel, LLC, Austin, TX
- American Vape Company, LLC, Pflugerville, TX
- Affiliated Imports, LLC, Austin, TX
- Shenzhen LC Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- LCF Labs, Inc., Ontario, CA
- Shenzhen Kangvpe Technology Co., Ltd., Bao’an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Flumgio Technology Ltd., Tuen Mun, N.T., Hong Kong
- Shenzhen Pingray Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- SV3, LLC d/b/a Mi-One Brands, Phoenix, AZ
- Price Point Distributors Inc. d/b/a Price Point NY, Farmingdale, NY
- Flawless Vape Shop Inc, Anaheim, CA
- Flawless Vape Wholesale & Distribution Inc., Anaheim, CA
- TheSy, LLC d/b/a Element Vape, Alhambra, CA
- VICA Trading Inc. d/b/a Vapesourcing, Tustin, CA
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1410), 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 24-065
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1409
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain storage containers and toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, and coolers. 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 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation of Brookefield, WI, and Keter Home and Garden Products Ltd. on June 13, 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 storage containers and toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, and coolers that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified Klein Tools of Lincolnshire, IL as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1409), 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 24-064
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1408
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain hydrodermabrasion 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 HydraFacial LLC f/k/a Edge Systems LLC of Long Beach, CA, on June 11, 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 hydrodermabrasion systems and components thereof that infringe a patent 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Cartessa Aesthetics LLC, Melville, NY
- Eunsung Global Corp, Gangwon-do, South Korea
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1408), 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 24-061
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1406
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain memory devices and electronic devices 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 MimirIP, LLC of Dallas, TX, on June 3, 2024. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 21, 2024 and June 24, 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 memory devices and electronic devices 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Micron Technology Inc., Boise, ID
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Spring, TX
- HP, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
- Kingston Technology Company, Inc., Fountain Valley, CA
- Lenovo Group Limited, Hong Kong, S.A.R., China
- Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, NC
- Tesla Inc., Austin, TX
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1406), 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.