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News Release 20-132
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1230
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electric shavers and components and accessories 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 Skull Saver, LLC, of Moorestown, NJ, on October 13, 2020. 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 shavers and components and accessories 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:
Rayenbarny Inc. of New York, NY;
Bald Shaver Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada;
Suzhou Kaidiya Garments Trading Co., Ltd., d.b.a. “Digimator” of Suzhou, Jiangsu, China;
Shenzhen Aiweilai Trading Co., Ltd., d.b.a. “Teamyo” of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Wenzhou Wending Electric Appliance Co., Ltd. of Yueqing City, Zhejiang Province, China;
Shenzhen Nukun Technology Co., Ltd., d.b.a. “OriHea” of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Yiwu Xingye Network Technology Co. Ltd., d.b.a. “Roziapro” of Yiwu, Zhejiang, China;
Magicfly LLC of Center Hong Kong;
Yiwu City Qiaoyu Trading Co., Ltd. of Yiwu, Zhejiang, China;
Shenzhen Wantong Information Technology Co., Ltd., d.b.a. “WTONG” of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; and
Shenzhen Junmao International Technology Co., Ltd., d.b.a. “Homeasy” of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1230), 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 20-127
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1228
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain automated storage and retrieval systems, robots, 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 AutoStore Technology AS and AutoStore AS, both of Nedre Vats, Norway, and AutoStore System Inc. of Derry, NH, on October 1, 2020. 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 storage and retrieval systems, robots, 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:
Ocado Group Plc of Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom;
Ocado Central Services Ltd. of Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom;
Ocado Innovation Ltd. of Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom;
Ocado Operating Ltd. of Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom;
Ocado Solutions, Ltd., of Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom;
Ocado Solutions USA Inc. of Tysons Corner, VA;
Tharsus Group Ltd. of Blyth, Northumberland, United Kingdom; and
Printed Motor Works Ltd. of Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1228), 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 20-125
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1227
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain routers, access points, controllers, network management devices, other networking products, and hardware and software 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 Q3 Networking LLC of Frisco, TX, on September 22, 2020. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain routers, access points, controllers, network management devices, other networking products, and hardware and software 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:
CommScope Holding Company, Inc., of Hickory, NC;
CommScope, Inc., of Hickory, NC;
Arris US Holdings, Inc., of Suwanee, GA;
Ruckus Wireless, Inc., of Sunnyvale, CA;
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. of Palo Alto, CA;
Aruba Networks, Inc., of Santa Clara, CA; and
Netgear, Inc., of San Jose, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1227), 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 20-124
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1226
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain artificial eyelash extension systems, products, 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 Lashify, Inc., of Glendale, CA, on September 10, 2020. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain artificial eyelash extension systems, products, 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:
KISS Nail Products, Inc., of Port Washington, NY;
Ulta Beauty, Inc., of Bolingbrook, IL;
Walmart, Inc., of Bentonville, AR;
CVS Health Corporation of Woonsocket, RI;
Qingdao Hollyren Cosmetics Co., Ltd. d/b/a Hollyren of Shandong Province, China;
Qingdao Xizi International Trading Co., Ltd. d/b/a Xizi Lashes of Shandong Province, China;
Qingdao LashBeauty Cosmetic Co., Ltd. d/b/a Worldbeauty of Qingdao, China;
Alicia Zeng d/b/a Lilac St; Artemis Family Beginnings, Inc., of San Francisco, CA; and
Rachael Gleason d/b/a Avant Guard Beauty Co. of Dallas TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1226), 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 20-123
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1225
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain active matrix OLED display 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 Solas OLED Ltd. of Dublin, Ireland, on September 14, 2020. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain active matrix OLED display devices 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:
Apple Inc. of Cupertino, CA;
Dell Technologies Inc. of Round Rock, TX;
LG Electronics Inc. of Seoul, South Korea;
LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ;
LG Display America, Inc., of San Jose, CA;
LG Display Co., Ltd., of Seoul, South Korea;
Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, IL;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Samsung Display Co., Ltd., of Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea; and
Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1225), 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 20-120
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1224
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain digital video-capable 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 Koninklijke Philips N.V. of Eindhoven, The Netherlands, and Philips North America LLC of Cambridge, MA, on September 18, 2020. The complainants allege violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain digital video-capable 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:
Dell Technologies Inc., of Round Rock, TX;
Dell Inc.. of Round Rock, TX;
Hisense Co. Ltd., of Qingdao, Shandong Province, China;
Hisense Visual Technology Co., Ltd. (f/k/a Qingdao Hisense Electric Co., Ltd.), of Qingdao, Shandong Province, China;
Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Corporation, of Suwanee, GA;
Hisense USA Corporation, of Suwanee, GA;
Hisense Import & Export Co. Ltd., of Qingdao, Shandong Province, China;
Hisense International Co., Ltd., of Qingdao, Shandong Province, China;
Hisense International (HK) Co., Ltd., of Sheung Wan, Hong Kong;
Hisense International (Hong Kong) America Investment Co., Ltd., of Sheung Wan, Hong Kong;
HP, Inc., of Palo Alto, CA;
Lenovo Group Ltd., of Quarry Bay, Hong Kong;
Lenovo (United States), Inc., of Morrisville, NC;
LG Electronics, Inc., of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ;
TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. (f/k/a TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Ltd.), of Hong Kong;
TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Co. Ltd., of Huizhou, China;
TTE Technology, Inc., of Corona, CA;
TCL Moka International Ltd., of Sha Tin, Hong Kong;
TCL Moka Manufacturing S.A. de C.V., of Tijuana, B.C., Mexico;
TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Company Ltd., of Binh Duong Province, Vietnam;
MediaTek Inc., of Hsinchu, Taiwan;
MediaTek USA Inc., of San Jose, CA;
Realtek Semiconductor Corp., of Hsinchu, Taiwan; and
Intel Corporation, of Santa Clara, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1224), 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 20-118
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1223
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain shingled solar modules, components thereof, and methods for manufacturing 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 The Solaria Corporation of Fremont, CA, on September 15, 2020. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain shingled solar modules, components thereof, and methods for manufacturing 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; and
Canadian Solar (USA) Inc. of Walnut Creek, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1223), 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 20-116
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1222
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain video processing devices, components thereof, and digital smart televisions containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of institution of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by DivX, LLC, of San Diego, CA, on September 10, 2020. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain video processing devices, components thereof, and digital smart televisions 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:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Rep. of Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex, Co., Ltd., of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam;
LG Electronics Inc. of Seoul, Rep. of Korea;
LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ;
TCL Corporation of Huizhou, Guangdong, China;
TCL Technology Group Corporation of Huizhou, Guangdong, China;
TCL Electronics Holdings Limited of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
TTE Technology, Inc., Corona, CA;
Shenzhen TCL New Technologies Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Co. Ltd. of Huizhou, Guangdong, China;
TCL MOKA International Limited of Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong;
TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., of Binh Duong Province, Vietnam;
MediaTek Inc. of Hsinchu City, Taiwan;
MediaTek USA Inc. of San Jose, CA;
MStar Semiconductor, Inc., of ChuPei City, Hsinchu Hsien, Taiwan; and
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. of Hsinchu, Taiwan.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1222), 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 20-114
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1221
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic stud finders, metal detectors, and electrical scanners. 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 Zircon Corporation of Campbell, CA, on August 31, 2020. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain electronic stud finders, metal detectors, and electrical scanners 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:
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., of New Britain, CT; and
Black & Decker (U.S.), Inc., of Towson, MD.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1221), 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 20-113
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1220
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain filament light-emitting diodes and products containing same (II). 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 The Regents of the University of California of Oakland, CA, on August 31, 2020. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain filament light-emitting diodes and products containing 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:
General Electric Company of Boston, MA;
Consumer Lighting (U.S.) LLC d/b/a GE Lighting of East Cleveland, OH;
Savant Systems, Inc., of Hyannis, MA;
Home Depot Product Authority, LLC, of Atlanta, GA;
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., of Atlanta, GA;
The Home Depot, Inc., of Atlanta, GA;
Feit Electric Company, Inc., of Pico Rivera, CA;
Satco Products, Inc., of Brentwood, NY;
IKEA Supply AG of Pratteln, Switzerland;
IKEA U.S. Retail LLC of Conshohocken, PA; and
IKEA of Sweden AB of Almhult, Sweden.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1220), 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.