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News Release 18-089
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1124
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain powered cover plates. 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 SnapRays, LLC, d/b/a SnapPower of Vineyard, UT, on June 20, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain powered cover plates 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 as respondents in this investigation:
Ontel Products Corporation of Fairfield, NJ;
Dazone LLC of Ontario, CA;
Shenzhen C-Myway of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
E-Zshop4u LLC of Howey in the Hills, FL;
Desteny Store of Fort Meyers, FL;
Zhongshan Led-Up Light Co. Ltd. of Zhongshan, Guangdong, China;
AllTrade Tools LLC of Cypress, CA;
Guangzhou Sailu Info Tech. Co., Ltd., of Guangzhou, Gunagdong, China;
NEPCI--Zhejiang New-Epoch Communication Industry Co., Ltd., of Yueging, Zhejiang, China;
KCC Industries of Eastvale, CA;
Vistek Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Enstant Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China; and
Manufacturers Components Incorporated of Pompano Beach, FL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1124), 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 18-088
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1123
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain carburetors and products containing such carburetors. 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 Walbro, LLC, of Tucson, AZ, on June 14, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain carburetors and products containing such carburetors 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 as respondents in this investigation:
Ruixing Carburetor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Zhejiang, China;
Huayi Carburetor Factory of Chongking, China;
Tillotson of Kerry, Ireland;
Fujian Hualong Carburetor Co., Ltd., of China;
Fuding Guangda General Machinery Co., Ltd., of Fujian Province, China;
Wuyi Henghai Tools Co., Ltd., of Zhejiang, China;
Fuding Youyi Trade Co., Ltd., of Fujian, China;
Amazon.com, Inc., of Seattle, WA;
Amerisun Inc. of Itasca, IL;
Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, WI;
Buffalo Corporation of O’Fallon, MO;
Cabela’s Incorporated of Sidney, NE;
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, CA;
Feldman Eng. & Mfg. Co., Inc., of Sheboygan Falls, WI;
FNA Group, Inc., of Pleasant Prairie, WI;
Frictionless World, LLC, of Denver, CO;
Generac Power Systems, Inc., of Wakesha, WI;
Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc., of Charlotte, NC;
Imperial Industrial Supply Co. d/b/a Duromax Power Equipment of Ontario, CA;
Kmart Corporation of Hoffman Estates, IL;
Lowe’s Companies, Inc., of Mooresville, NC;
Mat Industries, LLC, of Lake Zurich, IL;
Menards, Inc., of Eau Claire, WI;
MTD Products Inc. of Valley City, OH;
North American Tool Industries of Huntington, IN;
Northern Tool & Equipment Co., Inc., of Burnsville, MN:
QV Tools LLC of Las Vegas, NV;
Sears, Roebuck and Co. of Hoffman Estates, IL;
Target Corporation of Minneapolis, MN;
Techtronics Industries Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong d/b/a Techtronic Industries Power Equipment of Hong Kong;
The Home Depot, Inc., of Atlanta, GA;
Thunderbay Products of Clayton, WI;
Tool Tuff Direct LLC of Golden, CO;
Tractor Supply Company of Brentwood, TN; and
Walmart Inc. of Bentonville, AR.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1123), 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 18-084
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1122
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain convertible sofas and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are convertible sofas that include the unitary combination of two upholstered seating areas, each bordered on the lateral end with a vertical armrest, such areas being separated by a flat table member that can be placed substantially level with the seating areas as well as raised above the level of the seating areas to various degrees to provide an open space beneath the table and for the full width of the table. In addition, the sofa includes a full width, integral backrest that can be folded down on top of the seats and table to provide a sleep/rest surface.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Sauder Manufacturing Company of Archbold, OH, on June 7, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain convertible sofas 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 Krug, Inc., of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1122), 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 18-078
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1121
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain earpiece devices and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are in-ear headphones and accessories using a retaining structure to secure the device in a user’s ear.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Bose Corporation of Framingham, MA, on May 24, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain earpiece devices 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 as respondents in this investigation:
IMORE USA, Inc., of San Diego, CA;
APSkins of Seattle, WA;
Beeebo Online Limited of North Las Vegas, NV;
iHip of Edison, NJ;
LMZT LLC of Brooklyn, NY;
Misodiko of ShenZhen, GuangDong, China;
Phaiser LLC of Houston, TX;
Phonete of Shenzhen, China;
REVJAMS of New York, NY;
SMARTOMI Products, Inc., of Ontario, CA;
Spigen, Inc., of Irvine, CA;
Sudio AB of Stockholm, Sweden;
Sunvalley Tek International, Inc., of Fremont, CA; and
TomRich of PingHu Town, LongGang District, Shenzhen, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1121), 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 18-073
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1120
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain human milk oligosaccharides and methods of producing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are 2’-fucosyllactose oligosaccharides.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Glycosyn LLC of Waltham, MA, on April 2, 2018. An amended complaint was filed on May 16, 2018. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain human milk oligosaccharides and methods of producing 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 Jennewein Biotechnologie GmbH of Rheinbreitbach, Germany, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1120), 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 18-070
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1119
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain infotainment systems, components thereof, and automobiles containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are head units, rear seat entertainment units, units for displaying information or entertainment, and cameras, controllers, processing components, modules, chips, GNSS processing devices, and circuits used therein or therewith, along with the automobiles that contain such infotainment systems and components.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Broadcom Corporation of San Jose, CA, on May 7, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain infotainment systems, components thereof, and automobiles 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:
Toyota Motor Corporation of Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan;
Toyota Motor North America, Inc., of Plano, TX;
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., of Plano, TX;
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., of Plano, TX;
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc., of Princeton, IN;
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc., of Erlanger, KY;
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc., of Tupelo, MS;
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc., of San Antonio, TX;
Panasonic Corporation of Osaka, Japan;
Panasonic Corporation of North America of Newark, NJ;
Denso Ten Limited of Kobe City, Japan;
Denso Ten America Limited of Torrance, CA;
Renesas Electronics Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Renesas Electronics America, Inc., of Milpitas, CA; and
Japan Radio Co., Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1119), 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 18-069
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1118
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain movable barrier operator systems and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are garage door operators and gate operators.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by The Chamberlain Group, Inc., of Oak Brook, IL, on May 4, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain movable barrier operator systems 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 respondents in this investigation:
Nortek Security & Control, LLC f/k/a Linear, LLC, of Carlsbad, CA;
Nortek Inc. of Providence, RI; and
GTO Access Systems, LLC f/k/a Gates That Open, LLC, of Tallahassee, FL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1118), 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 18-068
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1117
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain full-capture arrow rests and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are arrow rests having a slotted circular shaped ring with bristles pointed inwardly to provide radial support for an arrow.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Bear Archery, Inc., of Evansville, IN, on May 4, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain full-capture arrow rests and components thereof that infringe a patent asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
2BULBS Technology Co. Ltd. of Nanjing, Jiangsu, China;
Ningbo Linkboy Outdoor Sports Co., Ltd., of Ningbo, Zhejiang, China;
Shenzhen Keepmyway Tech. Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Zhengzhou IRQ Outdoor Sports Co., Ltd., of Zhengzhou, Henan, China;
Wenqing Zhang of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Tingting Ye of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Tao Li of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; and
Sean Yuan of Qingdao, Shandong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1117), 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 18-064
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1116
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain blood cholesterol testing strips and associated systems containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are blood cholesterol testing products, which include meters, test strips, and associated systems.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Polymer Technology System, Inc., of Indianapolis, IN, on April 30, 2018. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain blood cholesterol testing strips and associated systems 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 the following as respondents in this investigation:
ACON Laboratories, Inc., of San Diego, CA; and
ACON Biotech (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., of Hangzhou Zhejiang, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1116), 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 18-063
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1115
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain blow-molded bag-in-container devices, associated components, and end products containing or using same. The products at issue in the investigation are bag-in-container systems, associated components, and end products that allow for pressurized gas to be introduced into the system while preventing contact between the gas and beverage (usually beer) within the container.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. of Leuven, Belgium, and Anheuser-Busch, LLC, of St. Louis, MO, on April 30, 2018. Supplements to the complaint were filed on May 4, 2018, and May 15, 2018. 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 blow-molded bag-in-container devices, associated components, and end products containing or using 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:
Heineken International B.V. of Amsterdam, Netherlands;
Heineken N.V. of Amsterdam, Netherlands;
Heineken USA Inc. of White Plains, NY;
Heineken Holding N.V. of Amsterdam, Netherlands;
Heineken Beer Systems B.V. of Amsterdam, Netherlands;
Heineken Brouwerijen B.V. of Amsterdam, Netherlands;
Heineken Export Americas B.V. of Amsterdam, Netherlands; and
Heineken Global Procurement B.V. of Amsterdam, Netherlands.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1115), 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.