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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Laptops, Desktops, Servers, Mobile Phones, Tablets, and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain laptops, desktops, servers, mobile phones, tablets, and 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 Sonrai Memory Ltd. of Dublin, Ireland, on August 2, 2021. An amended complaint was filed on August 6, 2021. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain laptops, desktops, servers, mobile phones, tablets, 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:
Amazon.com, Inc., of Seattle, WA;
Dell Technologies Inc. of Round Rock, TX;
EMC Corporation of Round Rock, TX;
Lenovo Group Ltd. of Beijing, China;
Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC;
Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, IL;
LG Electronics Inc. of Seoul, South Korea;
LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea; and
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1280), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Radio Frequency Transmission Devices and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain radio frequency transmission devices and 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 Zebra Technologies Corporation of Lincolnshire, IL, on July 28, 2021. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain radio frequency transmission devices 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 OnAsset Intelligence, Inc., of Irving, TX, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1278), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Smart Thermostats, Load Control Switches, and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain smart thermostats, load control switches, and 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 Causam Enterprises, Inc., of Raleigh, NC, on July 28, 2021. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain smart thermostats, load control switches, 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:
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. of Tysons, VA;
Alarm.com Inc. of Tysons, VA;
Ecobee, Inc. of Canada;
EnergyHub, Inc. of Brooklyn, NY;
Itron, Inc. of Liberty Lake, WA;
Itron Distributed Energy Management, Inc. of Liberty Lake, WA;
Resideo Smart Homes Technology (Tianjin) of China;
Resideo Technologies, Inc. of Austin, TX; and
Xylem Inc. of Rye Brook, NY.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1277), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Light-Based Physiological Measurement Devices and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain light-based physiological measurement devices and 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 Masimo Corporation of Irvine, CA, and Cercacor Laboratories, Inc., of Irvine, CA, on June 30, 2021, and amended on July 12, 2021. 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 light-based physiological measurement 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 Apple, Inc., of Cupertino, CA, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1276), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Networking Devices, Computers, and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain networking devices, computers, and 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 Proven Networks, LLC, of Los Angeles, CA, on June 1, 2021. The complaint was amended on July 11, 2021, and the amended complaint was supplemented on July 27, 2021. 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 networking devices, computers, 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 F5 Networks, Inc., of Seattle, WA, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1275), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Residential Premises Security Monitoring and Automation Control Panels and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain residential premises security monitoring and automation control panels and 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 ADT LLC of Boca Raton, FL, and The ADT Security Corporation of Boca Raton, FL, on June 30, 2021. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain residential premises security monitoring and automation control panels 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 Vivint, Inc., of Provo, UT, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1273), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Integrated Circuits and Products Containing Same
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain integrated circuits and products containing 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 MediaTek Inc. of Hsinchu City, Taiwan and MediaTek USA Inc. of San Jose, CA, on June 21, 2021. 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 and products containing 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:
NXP Semiconductors N.V. of Eindhoven, Netherlands;
NXP USA, Inc., of Austin, TX;
Avnet, Inc., of Phoenix, AZ;
Arrow Electronics, Inc., of Centennial, CO;
Mouser Electronics, Inc., of Mansfield, TX;
Continental AG of Hanover, Germany;
Continental Automotive GmbH of Hanover, Germany;
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc., of Auburn Hills, MI;
Robert Bosch GmbH of Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Germany; and
Robert Bosch LLC of Farmington Hills, MI.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1272), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells and Modules with Nanostructures, and Products Containing the Same
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain silicon photovoltaic cells and modules with nanostructures, 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 Advanced Silicon Group Technologies, LLC, of Lowell, MA, on June 11, 2021. 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 photovoltaic cells and modules with nanostructures, 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:
Canadian Solar, Inc., of Guelph, Ontario, Canada;
Canadian Solar International Limited of Kowloon, Hong Kong, China;
Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Changshu) Co. Inc., of Changshu, Jiangsu, China;
Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Luoyang) Inc. of Luoyang, Henan Province, China;
Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Thailand) Co. Ltd. of Chon Buri, Thailand;
Canadian Solar Manufacturing Vietnam Co. Ltd. of Hai Phong City, Vietnam;
Canadian Solar Solutions, Inc., of Guelph, Ontario, Canada;
Canadian Solar Construction (USA) LLC of Walnut Creek, CA;
Canadian Solar (USA) Inc. of Walnut Creek, CA;
Recurrent Energy Group, Inc., of San Francisco, CA;
Recurrent Energy LLC of Walnut Creek, CA;
Recurrent Energy SH Proco LLC of Walnut Creek, CA;
Hanwha Q CELLS & Advanced Materials Corp. of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
Hanwha Q Cells GmbH of Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany;
Hanwha Q Cells Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. of Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia;
Hanwha Q Cells (Qidong) Co., Ltd., of Qidong Jiangsu, China;
Hanwha Solutions Corporation of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corp. (dba 174 Power Global Corporation) of Irvine, CA;
Hanwha Q Cell EPC USA LLC of Irvine, CA;
Hanwha Q Cells America Inc. of Irvine, CA;
Hanwha Q Cells USA Corp. of Irvine, CA;
Hanwha Q Cells USA Inc. of Dalton, GA;
HQC Rock River Solar Holdings LLC of Irvine, CA;
HQC Rock River Solar Power Generation Station, LLC, of Beloit, WI;
Boviet Solar Technology Co., Ltd., of Noi Hoang District, Bac Giang Province, Vietnam;
Ningbo Boway Alloy Material Co., Ltd., of Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China;
Boviet Renewable Power LLC of San Jose, CA; and
Boviet Solar USA Ltd. of San Jose, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1271), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Capacitive Touch Sensing Systems, Capacitive Touch Sensing Controllers, Microcontrollers with Capacitive Touch Sensing Functionality, and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain capacitive touch sensing systems, capacitive touch sensing controllers, microcontrollers with capacitive touch sensing functionality, and 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 Neodron Ltd. of Dublin, Ireland, on May 24, 2021. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain capacitive touch sensing systems, capacitive touch sensing controllers, microcontrollers with capacitive touch sensing functionality, and components thereof that infringe certain patent claims 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:
STMicroelectronics N.V., of Geneva, Switzerland;
STMicroelectronics, Inc., of Geneva, Switzerland;
STMicroelectronics (North America) Holding, Inc., of Geneva, Switzerland;
Cypress Semiconductor Corp., of San Jose, CA;
Renesas Electronics Corp., of Koto-ku, Japan;
Renesas Electronics America Inc., of Milpitas, CA; and
Renesas Technology America, Inc., of Milpitas, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1268), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Power Inverters and Converters, Vehicles Containing the Same, and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain power inverters and converters, vehicles containing the same, and 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 Arigna Technology Limited of Dublin, Ireland, on May 21, 2021. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain power inverters and converters, vehicles containing the same, 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:
Volkswagen AG of Wolfsburg, Germany;
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., of Herndon, VA;
Audi AG of Ingolstadt, Germany;
Audi of America, LLC, of Herndon, VA;
Bentley Motors Limited of Cheshire, United Kingdom;
Bentley Motors, Inc., of Reston, VA;
Automobili Lamborghini America, LLC, of Herndon, VA;
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. of Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy;
Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany;
Porsche Cars North America, Inc., of Atlanta, GA;
Daimler AG of Stuttgart, Germany;
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, of Sandy Springs, GA;
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG of Munich, Germany;
BMW of North America, LLC, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ;
General Motors Company of Detroit, MI; and
General Motors LLC of Detroit, MI.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1267), 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.