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News Release 19-110
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1182
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain argon plasma coagulation system probes, their components, and other argon plasma coagulation system components for use therewith. 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 Erbe Elektromedizin GmbH of Tübingen, Republic of Germany, and Erbe USA, Inc., of Marietta, GA, on October 7, 2019. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain argon plasma coagulation system probes, their components, and other argon plasma coagulation system components for use therewith 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 respondents in this investigation:
Olympus Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Olympus Corporation of the Americas of Center Valley, PA;
Olympus America, Inc., of Center Valley, PA;
Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe of Hamburg, Republic of Germany;
Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH of Hamburg, Republic of Germany;
Olympus KeyMed Group Limited of Essex, United Kingdom;
KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd. of Essex, United Kingdom;
Olympus Bolton of Bolton, United Kingdom; and
Olympus Surgical Technologies Europe | Cardiff of Cardiff, United Kingdom.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1182), 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 19-106
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1181
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain lithium-ion battery cells, battery modules, battery packs, 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 LG Chem, Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea; LG Chem Michigan Inc. of Holland, MI; and Toray Industries, Inc., of Tokyo, Japan, on September 26, 2019. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain lithium-ion battery cells, battery modules, battery packs, components thereof, 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 as respondents in this investigation:
SK Innovation Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea; and
SK Battery America, Inc., of Atlanta, GA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1181), 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 19-102
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1180
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain wireless communication devices and related 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 Innovation Sciences LLC of Plano, TX, on August 9, 2019. 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 communication devices and related 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 respondents in this investigation:
Resideo Technologies, Inc., of Austin, TX;
HTC Corporation of Tayouan, Taiwan; and
HTC America, Inc., of Seattle, WA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1180), 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 19-100
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1179
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain pouch-type battery cells, battery modules, and battery packs, 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 SK Innovation Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea, and SK Battery America, Inc., of Atlanta, GA, on September 3, 2019. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain pouch-type battery cells, battery modules, and battery packs, components thereof, and products containing the same that infringe a patent asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
LG Chem, Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea; and
LGChem Michigan, Inc., of Holland, MI.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1179), 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 19-097
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1178
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain collapsible and portable furniture. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on an amended complaint filed by GCI Outdoor, Inc., of Higganum, CT, on August 29, 2019. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain collapsible and portable furniture 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:
Denovo Brands, LLC, of Bentonville, AR;
Zhenli (Zhangzhou) Industrial Co., Ltd., of Zhangzhou, Fujian, China;
Fujian Zenithen Consumer Products Co., Ltd., of Fuzhou, Fujian, China;
Zenithen Hong Kong Ltd. of Causeway Bay, Hong Kong;
Zenithen USA LLC of Upland, CA;
Westfield Outdoor, Inc., d/b/a Westfield Outdoors of Indianapolis, IN;
MacSports Inc. of La Verne, CA; and
Meike (Qingdao) Leisure Products Co., Ltd. of Qing Dao, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1178), 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 19-096
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1177
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor devices, products containing the same, 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 Globalfoundaries U.S. Inc. of Santa Clara, CA, on August 26, 2019. 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, products containing the same, and components thereof (II) 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:
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Hsinchu, Taiwan;
TSMC North America of San Jose, CA;
TSMC Technology, Inc., of San Jose, CA;
Broadcom Inc. of San Jose, CA;
Broadcom Corporation of San Jose, CA;
NVIDIA Corporation of Santa Clara, CA;
Apple Inc. of Cupertino, CA;
Arista Networks, Inc., of Santa Clara, CA;
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. of Taipei, Taiwan;
Cisco Systems, Inc., of San Jose, CA; and
Lenovo Group Ltd. of Beijing, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1177), 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 19-095
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1176
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor devices, products containing the same, and components thereof (I). 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 Globalfoundaries U.S. Inc. of Santa Clara, CA, on August 26, 2019. 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, products containing the same, and components thereof (I) 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:
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Hsinchu, Taiwan;
TSMC North America of San Jose, CA;
MediaTek lnc. of Hsinchu, Taiwan;
MediaTek USA Inc. of San Jose, CA;
Qualcomm Inc. of San Diego, CA;
Xilinx, Inc., of San Jose, CA;
Avnet, Inc., of Phoenix, CA;
Digi-Key Corporation of Thief River Falls, MN;
Mouser Electronics, Inc., of Mansfield, TX;
TCL Corporation of Guangdong, China
TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China;
Hisense Co. Ltd. of Qingdao, China;
Hisense USA Corp. of Suwanee, GA;
Hisense Import & Export Co. Ltd. of Qingdao, China;
Hinsense Electric Co., Ltd., of Qingdao, China;
Hisense International Co., Ltd., of Qingdao, China;
Hisense Group Co., Ltd., of Qingdao, China;
Qingdao Hisense Communication Co., Ltd., of Qingdao, Shandong, China;
Google LLC of Mountain View, CA;
Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, IL;
BLU Products of Doral, FL; and
OnePlus Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1176), 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 19-084
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1173
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain rotating 3-D LiDAR devices, components thereof, and sensing systems 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 Velodyne Lidar, Inc., of San Jose, CA, on August 15, 2019. A supplement to the complaint was filed on August 28, 2019. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain rotating 3-D LiDAR devices, components thereof, and sensing systems containing the same that infringe a 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 respondents in this investigation:
Hesai Photonics Technology Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China; and
Suteng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (a.k.a. RoboSense) of Shenzhen, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1173), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1172
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain filament light emitting diodes 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 The Regents of the University of California of Oakland, CA, on July 30, 2019. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain filament light emitting diodes 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:
Amazon.com, Inc., of Seattle, WA;
Amazon.com Services, Inc., of Seattle, WA;
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. of Union, NJ;
IKEA of Sweden AB of Amhult, Sweden;
IKEA Supply AG of Pratteln, Switzerland;
IKEA Distribution Services Inc. of Conshohocken, PA;
IKEA North America Services, LLC, of Conshohocken, PA;
Target Corporation of Minneapolis, MN; and
Walmart Inc. of Bentonville, AR.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1172), 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 19-075
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1175
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain child resistant closures with slider devices having a user actuated insertable torpedo for selectively opening the closures and slider devices 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 Reynolds Presto Products Inc. of Lake Forest, IL, July 22, 2019. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain child resistant closures with slider devices having a user actuated insertable torpedo for selectively opening the closures and slider devices 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 a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Dalian Takebishi Packing Industry Co., Ltd. of Dalian, China;
Dalian Altma Industry Co., Ltd., of Dalian, Liaoning, China;
Japan Takebishi Co., Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan;
Takebishi Co., Ltd., of Shiga, Japan;
Shanghai Takebishi Packing Material Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China; and
Qingdao Takebishi Packing Industry Co., Ltd., of Jimo City, Qingdao, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1171), 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.