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News Release 17-182
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1090
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain intraoral scanners and related hardware and software. The products at issue in the investigation are optical scanners and related hardware and software used to create a digital impression of a patient’s teeth, which can be used for a variety of dental and orthodontic treatments.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Align Technology, Inc. of San Jose, CA, on November 14, 2017 and amended on December 4, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain intraoral scanners and related hardware and software 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:
3Shape A/S, of Copenhagen, Denmark; and
3Shape, Inc., of Warren, NJ.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1090), 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 17-158
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1080
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain wafer-level packaging semiconductor devices and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are cellular phones, tablets, laptops, notebook computers, and cameras that include wafer-level packaged semiconductor components.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Tessera Advanced Technologies, Inc., of San Jose, CA, on September 28, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain wafer-level packaging semiconductor devices and products containing 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:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ; and
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., of San Jose, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1080), 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 17-157
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1079
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain shaving cartridges, components thereof, and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are shaving cartridges that are used together with a shaving handle, which include the Schick Hydro Connect 5 shaving cartridges.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by The Gillette Company LLC of Boston, MA, on September 25, 2017. A supplement to the complaint was filed on September 28, 2017. 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 shaving cartridges, components thereof, and products containing 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:
Edgewell Personal Care Company of Chesterfield, MO;
Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC of Shelton, CT;
Edgewell Personal Care, LLC of Shelton, CT;
Schick Manufacturing, Inc. of Shelton, CT; and
Schick (Guangzhou) Co., Limited of Getdd. Guangzhou, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1079), 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 17-155
Inv. No(s). 731-TA-1077
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain reusable diapers, components thereof, and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are reusable cloth diapers.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Cotton Babies, Inc., of Fenton, MO, on September 19, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain reusable diapers, components thereof, and products containing same that infringe a patent and a registered trademark 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:
Alvababy.com of ShenZhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Adsel Trading Co., Ltd., d/b/a Alva of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; and
Huizhou Huapin Garment Co., Ltd., of Huizhou, Guangdong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1077), 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 17-154
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1076
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain magnetic data storage tapes and cartridges containing the same (II). The products at issue in the investigation are LTO Ultrium magnetic tape media for data storage and tape cartridges, and include the following products identified in the complaint: LTO Ultrium 4 Data Cartridge (Model No. LTX800G), LTO Ultrium 5 Data Cartridge (Model No. LTX 1500G), LTO Ultrium 6 Data Cartridge (Model No. LTX2500G), LTO-4 Library Pack (Model No. 20LTX800G), LTO-5 Library Pack (Model No. 20LTX1500GL), and LTO-6 Library Pack (Model No. 20LTX2500GL), and any similar LTO 4th generation products, LTO 5th generation products, and LTO 6th generation products.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Fujifilm Corporation of Tokyo, Japan, and Fujifilm Recording Media U.S.A., Inc., of Bedford, MA, on September 19, 2017. A supplement to the complaint was filed on October 6, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain magnetic data storage tapes and cartridges 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:
Sony Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Sony Storage Media Solutions Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Sony Storage Media Manufacturing Corporation of Miyagi, Japan;
Sony DADC US Inc. of Terre Haute, IN; and
Sony Latin America Inc. of Miami, FL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1076), 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 17-134
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1072
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain Wi-Fi enabled electronic devices and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are Wi-Fi enabled televisions (also known as “smart” televisions).
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Sharp Corporation of Osaka, Japan, and Sharp Electronics Corporation of Montvale, NJ, on August 29, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain Wi-Fi enabled electronic devices and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Hisense Co., Ltd., of Qingdao, China;
Hisense Electric, Co. Ltd. of QingDao, China;
Hisense International (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong;
Hisense USA Corporation of Suwanee, GA;
Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Corporation of Suwanee, GA;
Hisense USA Multimedia R&D Center, Inc., of Suwanee, GA; and
Hisense Inc. of Huntington Beach, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1072), 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 17-129
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1071
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain wireless audio systems and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation include speakers, soundbars, receivers, amplifiers, adapters, and audio systems that are typically used to wirelessly stream music or other audio from a device such as a smartphone or laptop to one or more speakers, soundbars, receivers, etc.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Broadcom Limited of San Jose, CA, and Avago Technologies General IP (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. of Singapore on August 10, 2017. An amended complaint was filed on August 16, 2017, and supplements to the amended complaint were filed on August 30, 2017. 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 wireless audio systems and components thereof that infringe claim 20 of U.S. Patent No. 6,684,060. 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:
DTS, Inc., of Calabasas, CA;
Phorus, Inc., of Calabasas, CA;
MartinLogan, Ltd,. of Lawrence, KS;
Paradigm Electronics Inc. of Ontario, Canada;
Anthem Electronics, Inc., of Ontario Canada;
Wren Sound Systems, LLC, of Phoenixville, PA;
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc., of Binghamton, NY;
Definitive Technology of Owing Mills, MD; and
Polk Audio Inc. of Vista, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1071), 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 17-127
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1069
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain pool and spa enclosures. The products at issue in the investigation are telescoping enclosures for outdoor pools and spas.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Aqua Shield, Inc., of West Babylon, NY, on May 10, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain pool and spa enclosures 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:
Inter Pool Cover Team of Slatinany, Czech Republic;
Alukov HZ Spol. S.R.O. of Slatinany, Czech Republic;
Alukov, Spol. S.R.O. of Nitra, Slovakia;
Pool & Spa Enclosures, LLC, of Monroe Township, NJ; and
Poolandspa.com of Las Vegas, NV.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1069), 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 17-123
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1068
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain microfluidic devices. The products at issue in the investigation are certain microfluidic devices, commonly referred to as chips or cartridges, specifically designed to use either alone or in combination with genetic sequencing platforms.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., of Hercules, CA, and Lawrence Livermore National Security LLC of Livermore, CA, on July 31, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain microfluidic devices that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified 10X Genomics, Inc., of Pleasanton, CA, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1068), 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 17-119
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1167
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain road milling machines and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are used to mill asphalt and concrete pavement to create an even base for the construction of a new surface. The accused products include road milling machines, and components of a road milling machine such as: scrapers, auxiliary drives, height-adjustable lighting columns, milling drum uncoupling functionality and hydraulically stabilized chassis.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Wirtgen America, Inc., of Antioch, TN, on July 19, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain road milling machines 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:
Caterpillar Bitelli SpA of Minerbio BO, Italy;
Caterpillar Prodotti Stradali S.r.L. of Minerbio BO, Italy;
Caterpillar Americas CV of Geneva, Switzerland;
Caterpillar Paving Products, Inc., of Minneapolis, MN; and
Caterpillar Inc. of Peoria, IL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1067), 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.