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News Release 18-117
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1135
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain strength-training 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 Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc., of Poway, CA, on September 4, 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 strength-training 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:
TuffStuff Fitness International, Inc., of Chino, CA; and
Shandong Relax Health Industry Co. Ltd. of Qingdao, Shandong Province, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1135), 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 18-116
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1134
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain sleep-disordered breathing 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 ResMed Corp. and ResMed Inc., both of San Diego, CA, and ResMed Ltd. of Bella Vista, Australia, on August 31, 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 sleep-disordered breathing treatment mask 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:
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited of Auckland, New Zealand;
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Inc., of Irvine, CA; and
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Distribution Inc. of Irvine, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1134), 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 18-114
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1133
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain unmanned aerial vehicles 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 Autel Robotics USA LLC of Bothell, WA, on August 30, 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 unmanned aerial vehicles 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:
SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, China;
DJI Europe B.V. of the Netherlands;
DJI Technology Inc. of Burbank, CA;
iFlight Technology Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong;
DJI Baiwang Technology Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, China;
DJI Research LLC of Palo Alto, CA;
DJI Service LLC of Cerritos, CA; and
DJI Creative Studio LLC of Burbank, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1133), 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 18-109
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1132
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain motorized vehicles 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 FCA US LLC of Auburn Hills, MI, on August 1, 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 motorized vehicles and components thereof that infringe trade dress and trademarks 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:
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. of Mumbai, India; and
Mahindra Automotive North America, Inc., of Auburn Hills, MI.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1132), 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 18-107
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain wireless mesh networking products and related 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 SIPCO, LLC, of Ashburn, Virginia on August 3, 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 wireless mesh networking products and related 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:
Emerson Electric Co. of St. Louis, MO;
Emerson Process Management LLLP of Bloomington, MN;
Emerson Process Management Asia Pacific Private Limited of Singapore;
Emerson Process Management Manufacturing (M) Sdn. Bhd. of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia;
Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc. of Round Rock, TX;
Rosemount Inc. of Shakopee, MN;
Analog Devices, Inc. of Norwood, MA;
Linear Technology LLC of Milpitas, CA;
Dust Networks, Inc., of Union City, CA;
Tadiran Batteries Inc. of Lake Success, NY; and
Tadiran Batteries Ltd. of Kiryat Ekron, Israel.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1131), 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 18-104
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1130
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain beverage dispensing 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 Heineken International B.V. and Heineken Supply Chain B.V., both of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Heineken USA Inc. of White Plains, NY, on August 2, 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 beverage dispensing systems and 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:
Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. of Leuven, Belgium;
InBev Belgium N.V. of Leuven, Belgium; and
Anheuser-Busch, LLC, of St. Louis, MO.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1130), 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 18-100
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1129
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain lithography machines and 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 Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH of Oberkochen, Germany, on July 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 lithography machines and 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:
Nikon Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Nikon Research Corporation of America of Belmont, CA; and
Nikon Precision Inc. of Belmont, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1129), 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 18-099
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1128
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain lithography machines and 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 Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH of Oberkochen, Germany, on July 20, 2018. An amended complaint was filed on August 9, 2018. The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain lithography machines and 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:
Nikon Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Nikon Research Corporation of America of Belmont, CA; and
Nikon Precision Inc. of Belmont, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1128), 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 18-098
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1127
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain microperforated packaging containing fresh produce (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 Windham Packaging, LLC, of Windham, NH, on July 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 microperforated packaging containing fresh produce (II) 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:
Growers Express, LLC, of Salinas, CA; and
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc., of Eden Prairie, MN.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1127), 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 18-093
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1126
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain water filters and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are water filter cartridges for refrigerators, including water filter cartridge assemblies and interconnection subassemblies.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Electrolux Home Products, Inc. of Charlotte, NC, and KX Technologies, LLC of West Haven, CT, on June 8, 2018. An amended complaint was filed on June 28, 2018, and a letter supplementing the amended complaint was filed on July 10, 2018. The amended 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 water filters and components thereof 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:
Shenzen Calux Purification Technology Co., Limited, of Guangdong, China;
Ningbo Pureza Limited of Ningbo, China;
JiangSu Angkua Environmental Technical Co., Ltd., of RuGao, China;
Ecopure Filter Co., Ltd., of Qindao, China;
Shenzhen Dakon Purification Tech Co., Ltd., of Guangdong, China;
HongKong Ecoaqua Co., Limited, of Hong Kong, China;
Ecolife Technologies, Inc., of City of Industry, CA; and
Crystala Filters LLC of Patterson, NJ.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1126), 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.