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News Release 19-008
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1146
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid), methods of production and processes for making the same, 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 Vitaworks IP, LLC, of North Brunswick, NJ; Vitaworks, LLC, of North Brunswick, NJ; and Dr. Songzhou Hu of North Brunswick, NJ, 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 taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid), methods of production and processes for making the same, 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:
A to Z Nutrition, Inc., of Miramar, FL;
Ampak Company, Inc., of Larchmont, NY;
Armada Nutrition LLC of Spring Hill, TN;
Atlantic Chemicals Trading of North America, Inc., of Boston, MA;
Crossroad Ingredients LLC of Fairfield, NJ;
Emote International, Inc., of La Verne, CA;
Epikix, Inc., of Irvine, CA;
Fuerst Day Lawson (USA), Ltd., of London, England, United Kingdom;
Glanbia Nutritional (NA), Inc., of Carlsbad, CA;
Greating Shipping Co. of Alhambra, CA;
Green Wave Ingredients, Inc., of La Mirada, CA;
Hard Eight Nutrition, LLC, of Henderson, NV;
Fuchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., d/b/a Hubei Grand Life Science and Technology Co., Ltd., of Hubei Province, China;
Jiangyin Huachang Food Additive Co., Ltd., of Jiang Su Province, China;
Natural Ingredient Corp. of Pasadena, CA;
JSW Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Nutravative Ingredients of Allen, TX;N.V.E., Inc., a/k/a N.V.E. Pharmaceuticals, Inc., of Andover, NJ;
Pacific Rainbow International, Inc., of City of Industry, CA;
Pharmachem Laboratories, Inc., of Kearny, NJ;
Prinova USA, LLC, of Carol Stream, IL;
Qianjiang Yongan Pharma.Co., Ltd. of Qianjiang City, Hubei Province, China;
SEM Minerals, L.P., of Quincy, IL;
Signo, LLC, of Houston, TX;
Stauber Holdings, Inc., f/k/a Stauber Performance Ingredients, Inc., of Fullerton, CA;
Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical USA, Inc., d/b/a SX Pharma of South El Monte, CA;
Uniprime International, LLC of Eatontown, NJ; and
Wild Flavors, Inc., of Erlanger, KY.
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.
News Release 19-007
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1145
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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.
News Release 19-006
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1144
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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.
News Release 19-004
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1143
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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.
News Release 19-002
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1142
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain pocket lighters. 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 BIC Corporation of Shelton, CT, on December 6, 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 pocket lighters that infringe registered trademarks 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:
Arrow Lighter, Inc., d/b/a MK Lighter, Inc., and MK Lighter Company of City of Industry, CA;
Benxi Fenghe Lighter Co., Ltd., of Benxi, Liaoning Province, China;
Excel Wholesale Distributors Inc. of College Point, NY;
Milan Import Export Company, LLC, of San Diego, CA;
Wellpine Company Limited of Hong Kong; and
Zhuoye Lighter Manufacturing Co, Ltd., of Foshan City, Guangdong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1142), 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 18-148
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1141
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain cartridges for electronic nicotine delivery 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 Juul Labs, Inc., of San Francisco, CA, on November 20, 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 cartridges for electronic nicotine delivery systems 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:
Drip-Tip Vapes LLC of Plantation, FL;
The Electric Tobacconist, LLC, of Boulder, CO;
Fuma Vapor, Inc., of Des Plaines, IL;
Lan & Mike International Trading, Inc., of Torrance, CA;
Lizard Juice, LLC, of Largo, FL;
Maduro Distributors, Inc., of Maplewood, MN;
MistHub, LLC, of Buffalo Grove, IL;
ParallelDirect, LLC, of Lincolnshire, IL;
Saddam Aburoumi of Manchester, CT;
Sarvasva LLC d/b/a One Stop Food Mart of Maple Shade, NJ;
Shenzhen Haka Flavor Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen OCIGA Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen OVNS Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Yibo Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China;
Twist Vapor Franchising, LLC, of Tampa, FL;
United Wholesale LLC of Glastonbury, CT;
Vape4U LLC of Montclair, CA;
Vaperz LLC of Frankfort, IL;
Vaportronix, LLC, of Aventura, FL;
Vapor 4 Life Holdings, Inc., of Northbrook, IL;
The ZFO of Spencerport, NY;
Ziip Lab Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China; and
Ziip Lab S.A. of Punta del Este – Maldonado, Uruguay.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1141), 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 18-146
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1140
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain multi-stage fuel vapor canister systems and activated carbon 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 Ingevity Corp. and Ingevity South Carolina, LLC, both of North Charleston, SC, on November 8, 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 multi-stage fuel vapor canister systems and activated carbon components thereof 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:
MAHLE Filter Systems North America, Inc., of Murfreesboro, TN;
MAHLE Filter Systems Japan Corp. of Saitama, Japan;
MAHLE Sistemas de Filtracion de Mexico S.A. de C.V. of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico;
MAHLE Filter Systems Canada, ULC, of Tilbury, ON, Canada;
Kuraray Co., Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan;
Kuraray America, Inc., of Houston, TX; and
Nagamine Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Nakatado-Gun, Kagawa-pref., Japan.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1140), 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 18-124
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1138
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain LTE- and 3G-compliant cellular communications 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 INVT SPE LLC of San Francisco, CA, on September 14, 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 LTE- and 3G-compliant cellular communications 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:
Apple Inc. of Cupertino, CA;
HTC Corporation of Taiwan;
HTC America, Inc. of Seattle, WA;
ZTE Corporation of Nanshan District, Guangdong Province, China; and
ZTE (USA) Inc. of Richardson, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1138), 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 18-121
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1137
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor lithography 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 ASML Netherlands B.V. of the Netherlands and ASML US, L.P., and ASML US, LLC, both of Chandler, AZ, on September 12, 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 semiconductor lithography 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 as respondents in this investigation:
Nikon Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Nikon Precision Inc. of Belmont, CA; and
Nikon Research Corporation of America of Belmont, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1137), 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 18-120
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1136
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain obstructive sleep apnea treatment mask 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 Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited of Panmure, Auckland, New Zealand, on September 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 obstructive sleep apnea treatment mask systems 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:
ResMed Corp. of San Diego, CA;
ResMed Inc. of San Diego, CA; and
ResMed Limited of Bella Vista NSW, Australia.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1136), 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.