The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain vehicle control systems, 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 Jaguar Land Rover Limited of Coventry, United Kingdom, and Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, of Mahwah, NJ, on November 19, 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 vehicle control systems, vehicles containing the same, and components thereof that infringe a patent 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:

Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, d/b/a Porsche AG, of Stuttgart, Germany;
Porsche Cars North America, Inc., of Atlanta, GA;
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. of Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy;
Automobili Lamborghini America, LLC, of Herndon, VA;
Volkswagen AG of Wolfsburg, Germany;
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., of Herndon, VA;
Audi AG of Ingolstadt, Germany; and
Audi of America, LLC, of Herndon, VA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1235), 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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain radio frequency identification (“RFID”) products, components thereof, 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 Amtech Systems LLC of Albuquerque, NM, on November 13, 2020.  Supplements to the complaint were filed on November 16, 2020 and December 9, 2020.  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 radio frequency identification (“RFID”) products, components thereof, 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:

Kapsch TrafficCom AG of Vienna, Austria;
Kapsch TrafficCom B.V. of Breda Noord-Brabant, Netherlands;
Kapsch TrafficCom Canada, Inc. of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada;
Kapsch TrafficCom Holding Corp. of McLean, VA;
Kapsch TrafficCom Holding II US Corp. of McLean, VA;
Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS, Inc. of McLean, VA;
Kapsch TrafficCom USA, Inc. of McLean, VA;
Kapsch TrafficCom Inc. of McLean, VA; and
Kapsch TrafficCom Services USA, Inc. of McLean, VA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1234), 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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain digital imaging devices and products 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 an amended complaint filed by Pictos Technologies, Inc., of San Jose, CA, on October 23, 2020.  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 digital imaging devices and products containing the same and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant and that were made using misappropriated trade secrets.  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 Gyeonggi, 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-1231), 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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