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News Release 21-066
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1265
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain fitness devices, streaming components thereof, and systems 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 DISH DBS Corporation, DISH Technologies L.L.C., and Sling TV L.L.C., all of Englewood, CO, on April 13, 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 fitness devices, streaming components thereof, and systems 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:
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc., of Logan, UT;
FreeMotion Fitness, Inc., of Logan, UT;
NordicTrack, Inc., of Logan, UT;
lululemon athletica inc. of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada;
Curiouser Products Inc. d/b/a/ MIRROR of New York, NY; and
Peloton Interactive, Inc., of New York, NY.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1265), 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 21-062
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1264
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain high-potency sweeteners, processes for making same, 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 Celanese International Corporation of Irving, TX; Celanese (Malta) Company 2 Limited of Qormi, Malta; and Celanese Sales U.S. Ltd. of Irving, TX, on April 8, 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 high-potency sweeteners, processes for making same, 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:
Anhui Jinhe Industrial Co., Ltd., of Chuzhou City, Anhui, China;
Jinhe USA LLC of Chicago, IL;
Agridient, Inc. of Farmington Hills, MI;
Apura Ingredients Inc. of Chino, CA;
Crossroad Ingredients of Fairfield, NJ;
Hhoya USA Inc. of New York, NY;
Ingredis US LLC of Plainsboro, NJ;
NiuSource Inc. of Chino, CA;
Prinova US LLC of Hanover Park, IL;
Prosweetz Ingredients Incorporated d/b/a Panasource Ingredients Inc. of Edison, NJ;
Suzhou-Chem Inc. of Wellesley, MA; and
UMC Ingredients, LLC fka JRS International LLC of Lyndhurst, NJ.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1264), 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 21-061
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1263
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain televisions, remote controls, 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 Roku, Inc., of San Jose, CA, on April 8, 2021 and amended on April 27, 2021. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain televisions, remote controls, 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:
Universal Electronics, Inc., of Scottsdale, AZ;
Gemstar Technology (Qinzhou) Co. Ltd. of Qinzhou, China;
Gemstar Technology (Yangzhou) Co. Ltd. of Yanzhou, China;
C.G. Development Ltd. of Kowloon, Hong Kong;
Universal Electronics BV of Enschede, Netherlands;
UEI Brasil Controles Remotos Ltda. of Manaus, Brazil;
CG Mexico Remote Controls, S. de R.L. de C.V. of Nuevo Leon, Mexico;
LG Electronics Inc. of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
LG Electronics USA, Inc., of Englewood Cliffs, NJ;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Suwon-si, Republic of Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Charter Communications, Inc., of Stamford, CT;
Charter Communications Operating, LLC, of St. Louis, MO;
Spectrum Management Holding Company, LLC, of Stamford, CT;
Altice USA, Inc., of Long Island City, NY;
Cablevision Systems Corp. of Bethpage, NY;
Cequel Communications, LLC d/b/a Suddenlink Communications of Long Island City, NY; and
Wideopenwest, Inc., of Englewood, CO.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1263), 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 21-053
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1262
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain skin rejuvenation resurfacing 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 InMode Ltd. of Yokneam, Israel, and Invasix Inc. d/b/a InMode of Lake Forest, CA, on March 16, 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 skin rejuvenation resurfacing devices, components thereof, and products containing the same 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:
ILOODA Co, Ltd., of Jangan-gu Suwon, Republic of Korea; and
Cutera, Inc., of Brisbane, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1262), 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 21-050
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1261
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain LED landscape lighting 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 Wangs Alliance Corporation d/b/a WAC Lighting of Port Washington, NY, on March 9, 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 LED landscape lighting 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:
CAST Lighting LLC of Hawthorne, NJ;
Shenzhen Wanjia Lighting Co., Ltd d/b/a WONKA of Shenzhen, China;
cBright Lighting, Inc., of San Leandro, CA;
Dauer Manufacturing Corp. of Medley, FL;
FUSA Corp. of Medley, FL;
Lumien Enterprise, Inc. d/b/a Lumien Lighting of Acworth, GA; and
Jiangsu Sur Lighting Co., Ltd., of Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1261), 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 21-049
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1259 and 337-TA-1260
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute two separate investigations of certain toner supply containers and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigations are described in the Commission’s notices of investigation (337-TA-1259; 337-TA-1260).
The investigations are based on a complaint filed by Canon Inc. of Tokyo, Japan; Canon U.S.A., Inc., of Melville, NY; and Canon Virginia, Inc., of Newport News, VA, on March 8, 2021. A supplement to the Complaint was filed on March 26, 2021. 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 toner supply containers and components thereof that infringe 13 patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request 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 one or both of these investigations:
Ninestar Corporation of Zhuhai Guangdong, China;
Ninestar Image Tech Limited of Zhuhai Guangdong, China;
Ninestar Technology Company, Ltd., of Chino, CA;
Static Control Components, Inc., of Sanford, NC;
General Plastic Industrial Co. Ltd. of Taichung, Taiwan;
Katun Corporation of Minneapolis, MN;
Sichuan XingDian Technology Co., Ltd., of Chendu, Sichuan, China;
Sichuan Wiztoner Technology Co., Ltd., of Chengdu, Sichuan, China;
Anhuiyatengshangmaoyouxiangongsi of Ganyuqu, China;
ChengDuXiangChangNanShiYouSheBeiYouXianGongSi of SiChuanSheng, China;
Copier Repair Specialists, Inc., of Lewisville, TX;
Digital Marketing Corporation d/b/a Digital Buyer Marketing Company of Los Angeles, CA;
Do It Wiser LLC d/b/a Image Toner of Wilmington, DE;
Easy Group, LLC, of Irwindale, CA;
Hefeierlandianzishangwuyouxiangongsi of Chengdushi, China;
Ink Technologies Printer Supplies, LLC, of Dayton, OH;
Kuhlmann Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Precision Roller of Phoenix, AZ;
LD Products, Inc., of Long Beach, CA;
NAR Cartridges of Burlingame, CA;
Shenzhenshi Keluodeng Kejiyouxiangognsi of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Sun Data Supply, Inc., of Los Angeles, CA;
The Supplies Guys, Inc., of Lancaster, PA;
MITOCOLOR INC. of Rowland Heights, CA;
Xianshi yanliangqu canqiubaihuodianshanghang of Xianshi, Shanxisheng, China;
Zhuhai Henyun Image Co., Ltd., of Zhuhai, China; and
Zinyaw LLC d/b/a TonerPirate.com and Supply District of Houston, TX.
By instituting these investigations (337-TA-1259 and 337-TA-1260), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the cases. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign each case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJs), who will schedule and hold evidentiary hearings. The ALJs will make initial determinations as to whether there is a violation of section 337; those initial determinations are subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make final determinations in the investigations at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigations, the USITC will set target dates for completing the investigations. 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 21-042
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1257
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain organic light-emitting diode displays, components thereof, and products containing 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 Samsung Display Co., Ltd. of Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, and Intellectual Keystone Technology LLC of Wilmington, DE, on February 19, 2021. A corrected complaint was filed and supplemented on March 12, 2021. The complaint, as corrected and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain organic light-emitting diode displays, components thereof, 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:
ASUSTeK Computer, Inc., of Taipei, Taiwan;
ASUS Computer International of Fremont, CA;
and JOLED Inc. of Tokyo, Japan.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1257), 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 21-039
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1256
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain portable battery jump starters 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 The NOCO Company of Glenwillow, OH, on January 19, 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 portable battery jump starters and components thereof that infringe patents and registered trademarks asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Advance Auto Parts, Inc., of Raleigh, NC;
Anker Technology (UK) Ltd. of Birmingham, United Kingdom;
Antigravity Batteries LLC of Gardena, CA;
Arteck Electronic Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
AutoZone, Inc., of Memphis, TN;
Best Buy Co., Inc., of South Richfield, MN;
Best Parts, Inc., of Memphis, TN;
Clore Automotive, LLC, of Lenexa, KS;
Deltran USA, LLC, of DeLand, FL;
Energen, Inc., of City of Industry, CA;
FlyLink Tech Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Gooloo Technologies LLC/Shenzhen Gooloo E-Commerce Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, China;
Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc., of Mineola, NY;
Guangdong Boltpower Energy Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen City, Guangdong, China;
Halo2Cloud, LLC, of Hartford, CT;
Horizon Tool, Inc., of Greensboro, NC;
K-Tool International of Plymouth, MI;
Lowe’s Companies, Inc., of Mooresville, NC;
Matco Tools Corporation of Stow, OH;
MonoPrice, Inc., of Brea, CA;
National Automotive Parts Association, LLC (d/b/a NAPA) of Atlanta, GA;
Nekteck, Inc., of Anaheim, CA;
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., of Springfield, MO;
Paris Corporation of Westampton, NJ;
PowerMax Battery (U.S.A.), Inc., of Ontario, CA;
Prime Global Products, Inc., of Ball Ground, GA;
QVC, Inc., of West Chester, PA;
Schumacher Power Technology Ltd. of Yancheng, Jiangsu, China;
Schumacher Electric Corp. of Mount Prospect, IL;
Shenzhen Carku Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Dingjiang Technology Co., Ltd. LLLC of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Jieruijia Technology Co. Ltd of Gong Ming, Guang Ming District, China;
Shenzhen Mediatek Tong Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Take Tools Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Topdon Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Valuelink E-Commerce Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen China;
Smartech Products, Inc., of Savage, MD;
ThiEYE Technologies Co., Ltd., of Longgang District, China;
Tii Trading Inc. of Baldwin Park, CA;
Walmart Inc. of Bentonville, AR;
Winplus North America, Inc., of Costa Mesa, CA;
Zagg Co. Rrd Gst of Plainfield, IN;
Zhejiang Quingyou Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China; and
70mai Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1256), 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 21-037
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1255
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain apparatus and methods of opening containers. 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 Draft Top, LLC, of Long Branch, NJ, on January 28, 2021. Supplements to the complaint were filed on February 12 and 19 and March 1 and 2, 2021. 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 apparatus and methods of opening containers that infringe a patent 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:
Mintiml of Jiangsu, China;
KKS Enterprises Co., Ltd., of Hangzhou, China;
Kingskong Enterprises Co., Ltd., of Hangzhou, China;
Du Zuojun of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
WN Shipping USA, Inc., of Inwood, NY;
Shuje Wei of Pomona, CA;
Express Cargo Forwarded, Ltd., of Los Angeles, CA;
Tofba International, Inc., of Hawthorne, CA; and
Hou Wenzheng of Hebron, KY.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1255), 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 21-032
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1254
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor devices, wireless infrastructure equipment 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 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Gyeonggi-do, Korea, and Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC, of Austin, TX, on February 4, 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 semiconductor devices, wireless infrastructure equipment containing the same, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. 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:
Ericsson AB of Stockholm, Sweden;
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Stockholm, Sweden; and
Ericsson Inc. of Plano, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1254), 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.