The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain female fashion dresses, jumpsuits, maxi skirts, and accoutrements.  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 Style Pantry LLC of Beverly Hills, CA, on March 20, 2019.  An amended complaint was filed on April 24, 2019.  The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 based upon the importation and sale of certain female fashion dresses, jumpsuits, maxi skirts, and accoutrements by reason of false designation, false description, dilution, and obtaining sales by false claim of association, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States.  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:

Amazon.com Inc. of Seattle, WA;
Xunyun, Jiaxing Xunyung Imp & Exp Co. Ltd., of Zhejiang, China; and
Jianzhang Liao, Pinkqueen Apparel Inc., of Xiaman, China.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1157), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain LED packages containing PFS phosphor 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 Current Lighting Solutions, LLC, of East Cleveland, OH; General Electric Co. of Boston, MA; and Consumer Lighting (U.S.), LLC, d/b/a GE Lighting, of East Cleveland, OH, on April 11, 2019.  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 packages containing PFS phosphor 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:

Cree, Inc., of Durham, NC;
Cree Hong Kong Ltd. of Hong Kong; and
Cree Huizhou Solid State Lighting Co. Ltd. of Guangdong, China.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1156), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain luxury vinyl tile 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 Mohawk Industries, Inc., of Calhoun, GA; Flooring Industries Ltd. Sarl of Bertrange, Luxembourg; and IVC US Inc. of Dalton, GA, on March 25, 2019.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain luxury vinyl tile and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants.  The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

ABK Trading Corp. of Katy, TX;
Anhui Hanhua Building Materials Co., Ltd., of Anhui, China;
Aspecta North America, LLC, of Norwalk, CT;
Aurora Flooring LLC of Kennesaw, GA;
Benchwick Construction Products Ltd. of Jiangsu, China;
Changzhou Jinuo Decorative Material Co., Ltd., of Jiangsu, China;
Changzhou Marco Merit International Solutions Co. of Jiangsu, China;
Changzhou Runchang Wood Co., Ltd., of Jiangsu, China;
Christina & Son Inc. of Temple City, CA;
Chungstine Inc. d/b/a Expert Hardwood Flooring of Ontario, CA;
Davati Group LLC of Austin, TX;
DeSoto Sales, Inc. of Canoga Park, CA;
Global Wood Inc. of Walnut, CA;
Go-Higher Trading (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., of Jiangsu, China;
Golden Tree Import & Export Inc. of Temple City, CA;
Halstead New England Corp. of Norwalk, CT;
Hangzhou Kingdom Import & Export Trading Co. Ltd. of Hangzhou, China;
IN.id Corp. of Diamond Bar, CA;
JC Int’l Trading, Inc., of City of Industry, CA;
Jiangsu Divine Building Technology Development Co. Ltd. of Jiangsu, China;
Jiangsu Lejia Plastic Co. Ltd. of Jiangsu, China;
JiangSu Licheer Wood Co., Ltd., of Jiangsu, China;
JiangSu TongSheng Decorative Materials Co., Ltd., of Jiangsu, China;
Jkgy Inc. d/b/a Nextar Trading of City of Industry, CA;
KJ Carpet Wholesale, Inc., of Pomona, CA;
Maxwell Flooring Distribution LLC of Houston, TX;
Metroflor Corp. of Norwalk, CT;
Mountain High Corp. of El Monte, CA;
Mr. Hardwood Inc. of Acworth, GA;
National Coverings, LLC, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL;
Nextar Wholesale of City of Industry, CA;
Northann Distribution Center Inc. of Sacramento, CA;
Pentamax Inc. of Compton, CA;
RBT Industries LLC d/b/a Hardwood Bargains of Austin, TX;
RC Vinyl Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
Royal Family Inc. of Temple City, CA;
Sam Houston Hardwood Inc. of Houston, TX;
Zhejiang Changxing Senda Bamboo and Wood Products Co. Ltd of Zhejiang, China;
Zhangjiagang Elegant Home-Tech Co. Ltd. of Jiangsu, China;
Zhangjiagang Elegant Plastics Co. Ltd. of Jiangsu, China;
Zhangjiagant Yihua Plastics Co., Ltd., of Jiangsu, China;
Zhangjiagang Yihua Rundong New Material Co. Ltd. of Jiangsu, China;
Zhejiean Kimay Building Material Technology Co., Ltd., of Zhejiang, China;
Zhejiang Kingdom Flooring Plastic Co., Ltd., of Zhejiang, China; and
Zhejiang Walrus New Material Co., Ltd., of Zhejiang, China.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1155), 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.

USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain 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 19, 2018.  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 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:

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-1148), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain blood separation and cell preparation 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 RegenLab USA LLC of New York, NY, on February 4, 2019, and an amended complaint filed on February 15, 2019.  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 blood separation and cell preparation devices 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:

Estar Technologies, Ltd., of Holon, Israel; and
Eclipse MedCorp, LLC, of The Colony, TX.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1147), 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.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1146), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain botulinum toxin products, processes for manufacturing or relating to same and certain 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 Medytox Inc. of Seoul, South Koreal; Allergan plc of Dublin, Ireland; and Allergan, Inc., of Irvine, CA, on January 30, 2019.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain botulinum toxin products, processes for manufacturing or relating to same and certain products containing same that misappropriate trade secrets 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:

Daewoong Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., of Seoul, South Korea; and
Evolus, Inc., of Irvine, CA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1145), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain dental and orthodontic scanners and software.  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 Align Technology, Inc., of San Jose, CA, on December 10, 2018.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dental and orthodontic scanners and software that infringe patents asserted by the complainant.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

3Shape A/S of Copenhagen, Denmark;
3 Shape, Inc., of Warren, NJ; and
3Shape Trios A/S of Copenhagen, Denmark.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1144), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain pickup truck folding bed cover 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 Extang Corporation and Laurmark Enterprises Inc. d/b/a BAK Industries, both of Ann Arbor, MI, on December 7, 2018.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain pickup truck folding bed cover systems and components thereof that infringe patents and trademarks asserted by the complainants.  The complainants request that the USITC issue a temporary exclusion order and temporary cease and desist orders, and a permanent general exclusion order, or in the alternative a permanent limited exclusion order, and permanent cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Stehlen Automotive of Walnut, CA;
SyneticUSA of Pico Rivera, CA;
Topline Autoparts, Inc., of Hacienda Heights, CA;
Velocity Concepts Inc. of Hacienda Heights, CA;
JL Concepts Inc. of Walnut, CA;
DT Trading Inc. of Alhambra, CA;
Wenzhou Kouvi Hardware Products Co., Ltd., of Wenzh City, Zhejian Province, China;
Syppo Marketing, Inc., of City of Industry, CA;
Apex Auto Parts Mfg. Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
Ningbo Huadian Cross Country Automobile Accessories Co., Ltd., of Ningbo, China; and
Sunwood Industries Co., Ltd., of Jiangsu, China.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1143), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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