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News Release 24-113
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1424
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain flash-spun nonwoven materials 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 DuPont de Nemours, Inc. of Wilmington, DE, DuPont Safety & Construction, Inc. of Wilmington, DE, and DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC of Wilmington, DE, on October 9, 2024 and supplemented on October 29, 2024. 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 flash-spun nonwoven materials and products containing same by reason of misappropriation of complainants’ trade secrets, wrongful use and exploitation of stolen confidential and proprietary information, and infringement of trademarks 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Xiamen Dangs New-Materials Co., Ltd., AKA Dawnsens New Materials Co., Ltd., Xiamen, China
- Beijing Dangsheng Technology Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
- Xiamen Dangsheng Technology Co., Ltd., Xiamen, China
- Kingwills New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Nantong, China
- Zhejiang Qingyun New Material Co., Ltd., Jiaxing, China
- Jiangsu Qingyun New Materials Co., Ltd., AKA Jiangsu Kingwills New Materials Co., Ltd., Nantong, China
- Shanghai Qingyun New Material Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
- Kingwills International Ltd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Harbourpoint Innovations Inc, Raleigh, NC
- Impak Corporation, Los Angeles, CA
- Shenzhen Zhengming Science and Technology Co., Ltd., Huizhou, China
- Weifang Konzer Safety Protective Equipment Co., Ltd., Anqiu, China
- Jiangsu Tubo New Material Co., Ltd., Kunshan, China
- Emedia Group. Inc., Greenville, SC
- endur-tec, LLC, Anderson, SC
- Hangzhou Several Sets of Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., Yuhang, China
- Hangzhou Qiao Shell Digital Technology Co., Ltd., Yuhang, China
- Zhenping County Weihe Commerce and Trade Co., Ltd., Zhenping, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1424), 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 24-101
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1421
Contact: Michelea Wyatt-McLeod, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain rechargeable batteries 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 LithiumHub, LLC of Norris, SC, and Lithiumhub Technologies, LLC of Marshall, TX and Mr. Martin Koebler of Norris, SC, on September 12, 2024, and supplemented on September 30, October 2, and October 7, 2024. 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 rechargeable batteries and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Bass Pro Outdoor World LLC, Springfield, MO
- Cabela’s LLC, Springfield, MO
- Navico Group Americas LLC, Menomonee Falls, WI
- Relion Battery (Shenzhen) Technology Co, Shenzhen, China
- Renogy New Energy Co., LTD, Suzhou City, China
- RNG International Inc., Ontario, CA
- Clean Republic SODO LLC, Seattle, WA
- Shenzhen Yichen S-Power Tech Co. LTD, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen Fbtech Electronics LTD, Shenzhen, China
- Shenzhen LiTime Technology Co., LTD, Shenzhen, China
- Dragonfly Energy Corp., Reno, NV
- Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., Reno, NV
- MillerTech Energy Solutions LLC, Middlefield, OH
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1421), 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 24-095
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1920
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain smart televisions. 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 Maxell, Ltd of Kyoto, Japan, on August 22, 2024 and supplemented on September 10, 2024. The complaint, as supplemented and amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain smart televisions 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 respondents in this investigation:
- TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. (f/k/a TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings, Ltd.), Shatin, Hong Kong,
- TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China,
- T.C.L. Industries Holdings (H.K.) Limited, Pak Shek Kok, Hong Kong,
- TTE Technology, Inc. (d/b/a TCL North America), Corona, CA,
- TTE Corporation, Shatin, Hong Kong,
- TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Co. Ltd., Huizhou, China,
- Manufacturas Avanzadas S.A. de C.V., Chihuahua, Mexico,
- TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Co., Ltd, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam,
- Shenzhen TCL New Technology Co., Ltd., Nanshan, China,
- TCL Optoelectronics Technology (Huizhou) Co., Ltd., Huizhou, China,
- TCL Overseas Marketing Ltd., Shatin, Hong Kong
- TCL Technology Group Corporation (f/k/a TCL Corp.), Guangdong, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1420), 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 24-094
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1419
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain exercise equipment and subassemblies 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 Balanced Body, Inc. of Sacramento, CA, on August 15, 2024 and supplemented on September 6, 2024. The complaint, as supplemented and amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain exercise equipment and subassemblies 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Guangzhou Oasis, LLC, d/b/a trysauna.com, Boulder, CO,
- Ciga Pilates, Kowloon, Hong Kong,
- Shandong Tmax Machinery Technology Co. Ltd., Dezhou City, China,
- Shandong VOG Sports Products Co. Ltd., Dezhou City, China,
- Dezhou Bodi Fitness Equipment Co., Ltd., Dezhou City, China, and
- Suzhou Selfcipline Sports Goods Co., Ltd., Suzhou, China
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1419), 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 24-090
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1418
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain cochlear implant systems 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 Advanced Bionics AG of Stäfa, Switzerland and Advanced Bionics LLC of Valencia, CA, on August 16, 2024 and supplemented on August 29 and 30, 2024 and September 6, 2024. 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 cochlear implant systems 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 respondents in this investigation:
- MED-EL Corporation, USA, Durham, NC, and
- MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GmbH Innsbruck, Austria.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1418), 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 22-088
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1417
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain hydro dermabrasion systems and components thereof 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 HydraFacial LLC f/k/a Edge Systems LLC. of Long Beach, CA, on August 8, 2024, and supplemented on August23, 2024 and August 28, 2024. 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 hydrodermabrasion systems and components thereof III that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Luvo Medical Technologies Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada,
- Clarion Medical Technologies, Inc., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada,
- Healthcare Markets, Inc. d/b/a Powered by MRP, Park City, Utah,
- Medical Purchasing Resource, LLC, Little Elm, TX,
- Bio-Infusions USA Inc., Seminole, FL,
- MIRAmedtech UG, Neulingen, Germany,
- eMIRAmed USA, LLC Irvine, CA, and
- MIRAmedtech SP. Z.O.O., Warsaw, Poland.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1417), 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 24-084
Inv. No(s). 337-1415
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging therefor. 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 JBS Hair, Inc. of Atlanta, GA on August 2, 2024 and supplemented by letter on August 19, 2024. 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 pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging therefor 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Sun Taiyang Co., Moonachie, NJ
- Beauty Elements Corporation, Miami Gardens, FL
- Hair Zone, Inc., Moonachie, NJ
- Beauty Essence, Inc., Moonachie, NJ
- SLI Production Corp., Moonachie, NJ
- Royal Imex, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA
- GS Imports, Paramount, CA
- Eve Hair, Inc., Lakewood, CA
- Kum Kang Trading USA, Inc., Paramount, CA
- Midway International, Inc. Cerritos, CA
- Mayde Beauty Inc., Port Washington, NY
- Hair Plus Trading Co., Inc., Suwanee, GA
- Optimum Solution Group LLC, Duluth, GA
- Chois International, Inc., Norcross, GA
- Twin Peak International, Inc., Atlanta, GA
- Loc N Products, LLC, Atlanta, GA
- Crown Pacific Group Inc., Doraville, GA
- Vivace, Inc., Levittown, NY
- A-Hair Import Inc., Norcross, 30093, GA
- Chade Fashions, Inc., Niles, IL
- Mink Hair, Ltd., Wayne, NJ and
- Oradell International Corp., Manalapan, NJ
- Beauty Plus Trading Co., Inc. Moonachie, NJ Mane Concept Inc., Moonachie, NJ
- Model Model Hair Fashion, Inc., Port Washington, NY
- New Jigu Trading Corp., Port Washington, NY
- Shake N Go Fashion, Inc., Port Washington, NY
- Amekor Industries, Inc. Conshohocken, PA
- I & I Hair Corp., Dallas, TX
- Zugoo Import Inc., Norcross, GA
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1415), 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 24-083
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1414
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor devices 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 Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. of El Segundo, CA, and Infineon Technologies Austria AG of Villach, Austria, on July 26, 2024, and supplemented on July 29 and August 13, 2024. 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 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Innoscience (Suzhou) Technology Company, Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu, China;
- Innoscience (Suzhou) Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu, China;
- Innoscience (Zhuhai) Technology Company, Ltd., Zhuhai, Guangdong, China; and
- Innoscience America, Inc., Santa Clara, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1414), 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 24-080
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain wireless front-end modules and devices 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 Skyworks Solutions, Inc. of Irvine, CA; Skyworks Solutions Canada, Inc. of Canada; and Skyworks Global Pte. Ltd. of Singapore on July 17, 2024 and supplemented on August 5 2024. 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 front-end modules and devices containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative 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:
- Kangxi Communications Technologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China;
- Grand Chip Labs, Inc, Tustin, CA;
- D-Link Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan;
- D-Link Systems Inc., Irvine, CA; and
- Ruijie Networks Co., Ltd., Fujian, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1413), 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 24-075
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain NAND memory devices and electronic devices 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 MimirIP LLC, of Dallas, TX, on July 8, 2024, and supplemented on July 26, 2024. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain NAND memory devices and electronic devices 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Micon Technology Inc., Boise, ID
- Acer Inc., New Taipei City 221, Taiwan
- Acer America Corp., San Jose, CA
- HP, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
- Kingston Technology Company, Inc., Fountain Valley, CA
- Lenovo Group Limited, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
- Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, NC
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1412), 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.