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News Release 20-080
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-080
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic devices, including computers, tablet computers, and components and modules 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 Nokia Technologies Oy and Nokia Corporation, both of Espoo, Finland, on July 2, 2020. The complaint was supplemented on July 17, 20, and 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 electronic devices, including computers, tablet computers, and components and modules 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:
Lenovo (United States), Inc., of Morrisville, NC;
Lenovo Group Limited of Quarry Bay, Hong Kong;
Lenovo (Beijing) Limited of Beijing, China;
Lenovo (Shanghai) Electronics Technology Co. Ltd. of Shanghai, China;
Lenovo PC HK Limited of Quarry Bay, Hong Kong;
Lenovo Information Products Shenzhen Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, China;
Lenovo Mobile Communication of Wuhan, China;
Lenovo Corporation of Wujiang, China; and
Lenovo Centro Tecnologico S. de RL CV of Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1208), 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 20-073
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1207
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain pre-filled syringes for intravitreal injection 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 Novartis Pharma AG of Basel, Switzerland, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation and Novartis Technology LLC, both of East Hanover, NJ, on June 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 pre-filled syringes for intravitreal injection 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 a desist order.
The USITC has identified Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1207), 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 20-072
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1206
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain percussive massage devices. 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 Hyper Ice, Inc., of Irvine, CA, on June 17, 2020. A supplement was filed June 29, 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 percussive massage devices 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:
Addaday LLC of Santa Monica, CA;
Performance Health Systems, LLC, of Northbrook, IL;
WODFitters of Lorton, VA;
Massimo Motor Sports, LLC, of Garland, TX;
Kinghood International Logistics Inc. of La Mirada, CA;
Manybo Ecommerce Ltd. of Hong Kong;
Shenzhen Let Us Win-Win Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China;
Shenzhen Infein Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Hong Kong Yongxu Capital Management Co., Ltd., of Wanchai, Hong Kong, China;
Laiwushiyu Xinuan Trading Company, Laiwu, Shandong District, China;
Shenzhen QingYueTang E-commerce Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Shiluo Trading Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Kula eCommerce Co., Ltd., of Huizhou, Guangdong, China;
Fu Si of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Qifeng Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Rechar, Inc., of Strasburg, CO;
Ning Chen of Yancheng, Jiangsu, China;
Opove of Azusa, CA; and
Shenzhen Shufang E-Commerce Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1206), 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 20-067
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1205
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain completion drill bits 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 Varel International Industries, LLC, of Carrollton, TX, on June 4, 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 completion drill bits and products containing the same that infringe a patent 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:
Kingdream Public Ltd. Co. of Hubei, China; and
Taurex Drill Bits, LLC, of Norman, OK.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1205), 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 20-062
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1203
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain rolled-edge rigid plastic food trays. 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 Clearly Clean Products, LLC, of South Windsor, CT, and Converter Manufacturing, LLC, of Orwigsburg, PA, on May 18, 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 rolled-edge rigid plastic food trays 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:
Eco Food Pak (USA), Inc., of Chino, CA; and
Ningbo Linhua Plastic Co., Ltd., of Xiwu, Fenghua, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1203), 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 20-050
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1202
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain synthetic roofing underlayment 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 Kirsch Research and Development, LLC, of Simi Valley, CA, on April 24, 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 synthetic roofing underlayment products and components thereof that infringe a patent 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:
Atlas Roofing Corporation of Atlanta, GA;
CertainTeed Corporation of Malvern, PA;
DuPont de Nemours, Inc., of Wilmington, DE;
E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company of Wilmington, DE;
Epilay, Inc., of Carson, CA;
GAF Corporation of Parsippany, NJ;
InterWrap Corp. of Toledo, OH;
Owens Corning of Toledo, OH;
Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt, LLC, of Toledo, OH;
System Components Corporation of Issaquah, WA; and
Tamko Building Products LLC of Joplin, MO.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1202), 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 20-047
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1201
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain liquid crystal display devices, 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 Sharp Corporation of Osaka, Japan, and Sharp Electronics Corporation of Montvale, NJ, on April 21, 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 liquid crystal display devices, components thereof, and products containing the 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:
VIZIO Inc. of Irvine, CA;
Xianyang CaiHong Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., of Xianyang, Shaanxi, China;
TPV Technology, Ltd., of Kowloon, Hong Kong;
TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Co., Ltd., of Xiamen, Fujian, China;
TPV International (USA), Inc., of Austin, TX;
Trend Smart America, Ltd., of Lake Forest, CA; and
Trend Smart CE Mexico S.R.L. De D.V. of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1201), 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 20-046
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1200
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic devices, including streaming players, televisions, set top boxes, remote controllers, 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 Universal Electronics, Inc., of Scottsdale, AZ, on April 16, 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 devices, including streaming players, televisions, set top boxes, remote controllers, 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:
Roku Inc. of Los Gatos, CA;
TCL Electronics Holdings Limited, f/k/a TCL Multimedia Holdings Limited of Hong Kong;
Shenzhen TCL New Technology Company Limited of Shenzhen, China;
TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Company Limited of Huizhou, China;
TTE Technology Inc. d/b/a/ TCL USA and TCL North America of Corona, CA;
TCL Corp. of Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China;
TCL Moka, Int’l Ltd. of Hong Kong;
TCL Overseas Marketing Ltd. of Hong Kong;
TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd., of Hong Kong;
TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Company, Ltd., of Tan Binh Commune, Bac Tan Uyen District, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam;
Hisense Co. Ltd. of Qingdao, Shandong Province, China;
Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Corporation d/b/a Hisense USA of Suwanee, GA;
Hisense Import & Export Co. Ltd. of Qingdao, Shandong Province, China;
Qingdao Hisense Electric Co., Ltd., of Qingdao, Shandong Province, China;
Hisense International (HK) Co., Ltd., of Sheng Wan, Hong Kong (SAR);
Funai Electric Co., Ltd., of Osaka, Japan;
Funai Corporation Inc. of Rutherford, NJ; and
Funai (Thailand) Co., Ltd., of Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1200), 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.
Bulletin 20-043
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1199
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain tobacco heating articles 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 RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc.; R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company; and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, all of Winston-Salem, NC, on April 9, 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 tobacco heating articles 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:
Altria Client Services LLC of Richmond, VA;
Altria Group, Inc., of Richmond, VA;
Philip Morris USA, Inc., of Richmond, VA;
Philip Morris International Inc. of New York, NY; and
Philip Morris Products S.A. of Neuchatel, Switzerland.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1199), 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 20-040
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1198
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain spa pumps, jet pump housings, pedicure spas, components thereof, 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 Luraco Health & Beauty, LLC, of Arlington, TX, on February 4, 2020 and amended on March 17, 2020 and April 6, 2020. The second amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain spa pumps, jet pump housings, jet assemblies, spa jets, magnetic jet pumps, and pedicure spas used in nail and pedicure salons that allegedly 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:
GTP International Corp. of Dallas, TX;
Lac Long U.S., Inc. of Westminster, CA;
Lac Long Co. Ltd. of Vietnam; and
Alfalfa Nail Supply, Inc. of Baton Rouge, LA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1198), 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.