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News Release 15-076
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-964
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain windscreen wipers and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are automotive windscreen wipers, or windshield wipers, known in the industry as “flat blades” or “beam blades.”
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Trico Products Corporation of Rochester Hills, MI, on July 20, 2015. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain windscreen wipers and components thereof that infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,925 and 6,799,348 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:
Valeo North America, Inc., of Troy, MI; and
Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V. of Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-964), 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 15-075
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-963
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain activity tracking devices, systems, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are personal devices worn by individuals that electronically record physiological data and activity such as walking or running.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by AliphCom d/b/a Jawbone of San Francisco, CA, and Bodymedia, Inc., of Pittsburgh, PA, on July 7, 2015. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain activity tracking devices, systems, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants, and that use or were made using misappropriated trade secrets. The complainants request 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:
Fitbit, Inc., of San Francisco, CA;
Flextronics International Ltd. of San Jose, CA; and
Flextronics Sales & Marketing (A-P) Ltd. of Port Louis, Mauritius.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-963), 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 15-061
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-962
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain resealable packages with slider devices. The products at issue in the investigation are resealable bags with slider devices.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Reynolds Presto Products Inc., of Appleton, WI, on June 17, 2015. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain resealable packages with slider devices that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or a limited exclusion order if a general exclusion order is not issued, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Inteplast Group, Ltd., of Livingston, NJ; and
Minigrip, LLC, of Alpharetta, GA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-962), 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 15-056
Inv. No(s). 337-960
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain toner supply containers and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are toner supply containers for use in copy machines.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Canon Inc. of Tokyo, Japan; Canon U.S.A., Inc., of Melville, NY; and Canon Virginia, Inc., of Newport News, VA, on June 12, 2015. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain toner supply containers 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:
General Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd., of Wu-Chi Town, Taichung County, Taiwan; and
Color Imaging, Inc., of Norcross, GA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-960), 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 15-050
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-959
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electric skin care devices, brushes and chargers therefor, and kits containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are electric devices with rapidly moving brush-heads for cleansing the skin.
The investigation is based on an amended complaint filed by Pacific Bioscience Laboratories, Inc., of Redmond, WA, on May 20, 2015. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain electric skin care devices, brushes and chargers therefor, and kits containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Our Family Jewels, Inc., d/b/a Epipur Skincare of Parker, CO;
Accord Media LLC d/b/a Truth in Aging of New York, NY;
Xnovi Electronic Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Michael Todd True Organics LP of Port St. Lucie, FL;
MTTO LLC of Port St. Lucie, FL;
Shanghai Anzikang Electric Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China;
Nutra-Luxe M.D., LLC, of Fort Myers, FL;
Beauty Tech, Inc., of Coral Gables, FL;
Anex Corporation of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
RN Ventures Ltd., of London, United Kingdom;
Korean Beauty Co., Ltd., of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
H2Pro Beautylife, Inc., of Placentia, CA;
Serious Skin Care, Inc., of Carson City, NV;
Home Skinovations Inc. of Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada;
Home Skinovations Ltd. of Yokneam, Israel;
Wenzhou AI ER Electrical Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a CNAIER of ZheJiang, China;
Coreana Cosmetics Co. Ltd., of Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea;
Flageoli Classic Limited of Las Vegas, NV;
Jewlzie of New York, NY;
Unicos USA, Inc., of La Habra, CA; and
Skincarebyalana of Dana Point, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-959), 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 15-045
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-958
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain automated teller machines and point of sale devices and associated software thereof. The products at issue in the investigation include automated teller machines and point of sale devices that are primarily sold to gaming and entertainment establishments in the United States.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Global Cash Access Inc. of Las Vegas, NV, on May 4, 2015. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain automated teller machines and point of sale devices and associated software thereof by reason of infringement of a patent asserted by the complainant, and by reason of false advertising. 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:
NRT Technology Corp. of Toronto, Canada; and
NRT Technologies, Inc., of Las Vegas, NV.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-958), 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 15-043
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-957
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain touchscreen controllers and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation include touchscreens and related technology that are typically incorporated into smartphones and other similar devices.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Synaptics Incorporated of San Jose, CA, on April 21, 2015. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain touchscreen controllers 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:
Shenzhen Huiding Technology Co., Ltd., a/k/a Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co., Ltd., of Futian Freetrade Zone, Shenzhen, China;
Goodix Technology Inc. of San Diego, CA; and
BLU Products, Inc. of Doral, FL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-957), 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 15-041
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-956
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain recombinant factor VIII products. The products at issue in the investigation are recombinant Factor VIII products to treat patients with hemophilia A.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Baxter International Inc. of Deerfield, IL; Baxter Healthcare Corporation of Deerfield, IL; and Baxter Healthcare SA of Glattpark (Opfikon) Switzerland, on April 16, 2015. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain recombinant factor VIII products 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:
Novo Nordisk A/S of Bagsvaerd, Denmark; and
Novo Nordisk Inc. of Plainsboro, NJ.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-956), 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 15-034
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-955
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain protective cases for electronic devices and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are certain types of protective cases that are typically used for consumer devices such as smartphones, tablets, and notebook computers.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Otter Products, LLP, of Fort Collins, CO, on March 11, 2015. An amended complaint was filed on March 25, 2015. 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 protective cases for electronic devices and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by Otter Products. 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:
Speculative Product Design, LLC, of San Mateo, CA; and
Tech21 UK Limited of Twickenham, United Kingdom.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-955), 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 15-030
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-954
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain variable valve actuation devices and automobiles containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation include certain types of valves that open and close with variable timing that are typically found in combustion automobile engines and vehicles with such engines.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Jacobs Vehicle Systems Inc. of Bloomfield, CT, on March 10, 2015. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain variable valve actuation devices and automobiles 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:
FCA US LLC of Auburn Hills, MI;
FCA México, S.A. de C.V. of Santa Fe, México;
Sata-Società Automobilistica Tecnologie Avanzate S.p.A. of Melfi Potenza Italy;
Fiat Automobili Srbija Doo of Kragujevac, Serbia; and
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. of Slough, United Kingdom.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-954), 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.