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News Release 21-031
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1253
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain LTE-compliant cellular communication 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 Evolved Wireless, LLC, of Austin, TX, on February 1, 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 LTE-compliant cellular communication devices 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 Gyeonngi-Do, Republic of Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ; and
Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, IL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1253), 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 21-029
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1252
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain robotic floor cleaning 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 iRobot Corporation of Bedford, MA, on January 28, 2021. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain robotic floor cleaning 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:
SharkNinja Operating LLC of Needham, MA;
SharkNinja Management LLC of Needham, MA ;
SharkNinja Management Co. of Needham, MA;
SharkNinja Sales Co. of Needham, MA;
EP Midco LLC of Needham, MA; and
SharkNinja Hong Kong Co., Ltd. of Hong Kong.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1252), 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 20-025
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1249, 337-TA-1250, and 337-TA-1251
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute investigations of certain cellular signal boosters, repeaters, bi-directional amplifiers, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigations are described in the Commission’s notices of investigation (337-TA-1249, 337-TA-1250, and 337-TA-1251).
The investigations are based on a complaint filed by Wilson Electronics LLC of St. George, UT, on January 21, 2021. Supplements to the complaint were filed on February 1, 8, and 11, 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 cellular signal boosters, repeaters, bi-directional amplifiers, and components thereof that infringe 12 patents asserted by the complainant. To address the complexity of the allegations, the Commission is implementing its severing rule and will institute three separate investigations, each covering four patents. Details are provided in the notices of investigation cited above.
The complainant requests that the USITC issue limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in these investigations:
Cellphone-Mate, Inc. d/b/a SureCall of Fremont, CA; and
Shenzhen SureCall Communication Technology Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, China.
By instituting these investigations (337-TA-1249, 337-TA-1250, and 337-TA-1251), 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 21-024
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1248
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain cellular communications infrastructure systems, 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 Ericsson Inc. of Plano, TX, and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Stockholm, Sweden, on January 15, 2021. The complaints allege violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain cellular communications infrastructure systems, 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:
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. of Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea; and
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1248), 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 21-019
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1247
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain wireless communications equipment 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 Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ, on January 7, 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 wireless communications equipment 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:
Ericsson AB of Stockholm, Sweden;
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Stockholm, Sweden; and
Ericsson Inc. of Plano, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1247), 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 21-018
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1246
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain integrated circuits 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 Tela Innovations, Inc., of Los Gatos, CA, on December 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 integrated circuits 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:
Acer, Inc., of New Taipei City, Taiwan;
Acer America Corporation of San Jose, CA;
ASUSTek Computer Inc. of Taipai, Taiwan;
ASUS Computer International of Fremont, CA;
Intel Corporation of Santa Clara, CA;
Lenovo Group Ltd. of Beijing, China;
Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC;
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd., of New Taipei City, Taiwan; and
MSI Computer Corp. of City of Industry, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1246), 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 20-017
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1245
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic devices with wireless connectivity, 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 Ericsson Inc., of Plano, TX; Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Stockholm, Sweden; and Ericsson AB of Stockholm, Sweden, on January 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 electronic devices with wireless connectivity, 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:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of Gyeonggi, Republic of Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
Samsung Electronics Thai Nguyen Co., Ltd., of Thai Nguyen, Vietnam;
Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd., of Bac Ninh Province, Vietnam; and
Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex, Co., Ltd., of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1245), 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 21-015
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1244
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain batteries 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 One World Technologies, Inc., of Anderson, SC, and Techtronic Power Tools Technology Ltd. of Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, on December 30, 2020. The complaint was supplemented on January 12, 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 batteries and products containing same that infringe 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 this investigation:
Darui Development Limited of Yakeshi, China;
Dongguan Xinjitong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., of Dongguan City, China;
Shenzhen Laipaili Electronics Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Liancheng Weiye Industrial Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen MingYang Creation Electronic Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Ollop Technology Co. Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Rich Hao Yuan Energy Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Runsensheng Trading Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Saen Trading Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Shengruixiang E-Commerce Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Tuo Yu Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Uni-Sun Electronics Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China; and
Shenzhen Vmartego Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1244), 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 21-013
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1243
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 December 28, 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:
BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd. of Beijing, China;
Beijing BOE Display Technology Co., Ltd., of Beijing, China;
BOE Technology America Inc. of Santa Clara, CA;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., of Gyeonggi-do, South Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., of Ridgefield Park, NJ; and
Samsung Display Co., Ltd., of Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1243), 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 21-010
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1242
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain IP camera systems including video doorbells 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 SkyBell Technologies, Inc. and SB IP Holdings, LLC, both of Irvine, CA, and Eyetalk365, LLC, of Cornelius, NC, on December 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 IP camera systems including video doorbells 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:
Vivint Smart Home, Inc., of Provo, UT;
SimpliSafe, Inc., of Boston, MA; and
Arlo Technologies, Inc., of San Jose, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1242), 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.