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News Release 16-147
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1030
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain high-potency sweeteners, processes for making same, and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are sweeteners for human consumption, such as acesulfame potassium sweeteners.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Celanese International Corporation and Celanese Sales U.S. Ltd. of Irving, TX, and Celanese IP Hungary Bt of Budapest, Hungary, on October 26, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain high-potency sweeteners, processes for making same, and products containing same that allegedly infringe patents 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 as respondents in this investigation:
Suzhou Hope Technology Co., Ltd., of Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China;
Anhui Jinhe Industrial Co., Ltd., of Anhui, China; and
Vitasweet Co., Ltd., of Beijing, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1030), 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 16-143
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1029
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile electronic devices. The products at issue in the investigation are electronic mobile devices that include hardware and software components within the mobile electronic devices, such as integrated circuits, cameras, RF transmitters, capacitors, and System-on-chips.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Qualcomm Incorporated of San Diego, CA, on October 14, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain mobile electronic devices 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:
Zhuhai Meizu Technology Co., Ltd., of Zhuhai, Guangdong, China;
Zhuhai Meizu Telecom Equipment Co., Ltd., of Zhuhai, Guangdong, China;
Dest Technology Limited of Shenzhen, China;
LGYD Limited of Shenzhen, China; and
Overseas Electronics, Inc., of Chicago, IL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1029), 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 16-142
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1028
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile device holders and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are various sized holders that allow a user to position their mobile devices in a variety of ways, via magnetism.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Nite Ize, Inc., of Boulder, CO, on October 6, 2016. Supplements to the Complaint were filed on October 21, 2016 and October 26, 2016. 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 mobile device holders 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:
Shenzhen Youtai Trade Company Limited, d/b/a NoChoice, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
REXS LLC of Lewes, DE;
Spinido, Inc., of Brighton, CO;
Luo, Qiben, d/b/a Lita International Shop, of Shenzhen, China;
Guangzhou Kuaguoyi E-commerce Co., Ltd., d/b/a Kagu Culture, of Guangzhou, China;
Shenzhen New Dream Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a Newdreams, of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Gold South Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a Baidatong, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Sunpauto Co., Ltd., of Kowloon, Hong Kong;
Wang Zhi Gang d/b/a IceFox, of Shenzhen, China;
Dang Yuya d/b/a Sminiker, of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Topworld Technology Co. d/b/a IdeaPro, of Hong Kong;
Lin Zhen Mei d/b/a Anson, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Wu Xuying d/b/a/ Novoland of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen New Dream Sailing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a MegaDream, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Zhongshan Feiyu Hardware Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a YouFo, of ZhongShan City, Guangdong, China;
Ninghuaxian Wangfulong Chaojishichang Youxian Gongsi, Ltd., d/b/a EasybuyUS, of Shanghai, China;
Chang Lee d/b/a Frentaly of Duluth, GA;
Trendbox USA LLC d/b/a Trendbox of Scottsdale, AZ;
Tontek d/b/a Shenzhen Hetongtai Electronics Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Scotabc d/b/a ShenChuang Opto-electronics Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Tenswall d/b/a Shenzhen Tenswall International Trading Co., Ltd., of La Puente, CA;
Luo Jieqiong d/b/a Wekin of Chang Sha, China;
Pecham d/b/a Baichen Technology Ltd. of Hong Kong;
Cyrift d/b/a Guangzhou Sunway E-Commerce LLC of Guangzhou,China;
Rymemo d/b/a Global Box, LLC, of Dunbar, PA;
Wang Guoxiang d/b/a Minse of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Yuan I d/b/a Bestrix of Hubei, China;
Zhiping Zhou d/b/a Runshion of Guangdong, China;
Huijukon d/b/a Shenzhen Hui Ju Kang Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Barsone d/b/a Shenzhen Senweite Electronic Commerce Ltd. of Shenzhen City, China;
Oumeiou d/b/a Shenzhen Oumeiou Technology Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, China;
Grando d/b/a Shenzhen Dashentai Network Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Yingxue Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Longwang Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a LWANG of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; and
Hu Peng d/b/a AtomBud of Shenzhen, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1028), 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 16-133
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain audio processing hardware, software, and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are methods and systems related to the field of audio processing, with a particular focus on processing audio signals to remove noise and interference.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Andrea Electronics Corp. of Bohemia, NY, on September 19, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain audio processing hardware, software, and products 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:
Apple Inc. of Cupertino, CA;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea; and
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1026), 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 16-132
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1025
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain silicon-on-insulator wafers. The products at issue in the investigation are layered silicon and insulator wafers used in the manufacture of semiconductors such as radio frequency chips.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Silicon Genesis Corporation of Santa Clara, CA, on May 26, 2016. Letters supplementing the complaint were filed on October 3, 7, and 12, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain silicon-on-insulator wafers 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 Soitec, S.A., of Bernin, France, as the respondent in investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1025), 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 16-130
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1024
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain integrated circuits with voltage regulators and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are microprocessors incorporating voltage regulating integrated circuits with voltage spike protection, as well as computer products that incorporate such microprocessors, such as laptops, desktops, and servers.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by R2 Semiconductor, Inc., of Sunnyvale, CA, on September 12, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain integrated circuits with voltage regulators and products containing same 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 as respondents in this investigation:
Intel Corporation of Santa Clara, CA;
Intel Ireland Ltd. of Leixlip, Ireland;
Intel Products Vietnam Co., Ltd. of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;
Intel Israel 74 Ltd. of Haifa, Israel;
Intel Malaysia Sdn. Berhad of Penang, Malaysia;
Intel China, Ltd., of Beijing, China;
Dell, Inc., of Round Rock, TX;
Dell Technologies Inc. of Round Rock, TX;
HP Inc. of Palo Alto, CA; and
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. of Palo Alto, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1024), 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 16-125
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1023
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain memory modules and components thereof, and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are memory modules, including JEDEC-standard DDR4 RDIMMs and LRDIMMs.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Netlist Inc. of Irvine, CA, on September 1, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain memory modules and components thereof, 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:
SK hynix Inc. of Icheon-si, Gyeongchung-daero, Republic of Korea;
SK hynix America Inc. of San Jose, CA; and
SK hynix memory solutions Inc., of San Jose, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1023), 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 16-121
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1022
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain sleep-disordered breathing treatment mask systems and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are masks that are used in continuous positive airway pressure (“CPAP”) therapy systems.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by ResMed Corp. and ResMed Inc., both of San Diego, CA, and ResMed Ltd. of Bella Vista NSW, Australia, on August 17, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain sleep-disordered breathing treatment mask 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 as respondents in this investigation:
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited of East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand;
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Inc., of Irvine, CA; and
isher & Paykel Healthcare Distribution Inc. of Irvine, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1022), 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 16-119
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1021
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain personal transporters and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are self-balancing, electric vehicles for carrying a person.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Segway Inc. of Bedford, NH; DEKA Products Limited Partnership of Manchester, NH; and Ninebot (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China, on August 16, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain personal transporters and components thereof that infringe patents 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 as respondents in this investigation:
Powerboard LLC of Scottsdale, AZ;
Metem Teknologi Sistemleri San of Istanbul, Turkey;
Changzhou Airwheel Technology Co., Ltd., of Changzhou, Jiangsu, China;
Airwheel of Amsterdam, Netherlands;
Nanjing Fastwheel Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. of Qixia District, Nanjing, China;
Shenzhen Chenduoxing Electronic Technology Ltd., China, a.k.a. C-Star, of Shenzhen, China;
Hangzhou Chic Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., of Hangzhou, China;
Hovershop of Placentia, CA;
Shenzhen Jomo Technology Co., Ltd., a.k.a. Koowheel of Shenzhen City, China;
Guangzhou Kebye Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., a.k.a. Gotway of Shenzhen, China; and
Inventist, Inc., of Camas, WA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1021), 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 16-117
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1020
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain industrial control system software, systems using the same, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are programmable industrial controllers and associated software used for the automation of industrial processes in facilities such as factories, warehouses, and utilities.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Rockwell Automation, Inc., of Milwaukee, WI, on August 5, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain industrial control system software, systems using the same, and components thereof 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:
3S-Smart Software Solutions, GmbH, of Kempten, Germany;
Advantech Corporation of Milpitas, CA; and
Advantech Co., Ltd., of Taipei City, Taiwan.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1020), 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.