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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain height-adjustable desk platforms 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 Varidesk LLC of Coppell, TX, on June 22, 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 height-adjustable desk platforms and components 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 as respondents in this investigation:

Albeit LLC of San Francisco, CA;
ATC Supply LLC of Plainfield, IL;
Shenzhen Atc Network Scienology Co., LTD., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Best Choice Products of Ontario, CA;
Huizhou Chang He Home Supplies Co., Ltd., of Huizhou, Guangdong, China;
Dakota Trading, Inc., of Emerson, NJ;
Designa Inc. of Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China;
Designa Group, Inc., of El Dorado Hills, CA;
Eureka LLC of El Dorado Hills, CA;
LaMountain International Group LLC of El Dorado Hills, CA;
Amazon Import Inc. of El Monte, CA;
Hangzhou Grandix Electronics Co., Ltd., of Hangzhou, Zhejian, China;
Ningbo GYL International Trading Co., Ltd., of Ningbo, Zhejian, China;
Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Co. of Grand Rapids, MI;
JV Products Inc. of Milpitas, CA;
Vanson Distributing, Inc., of Milpitas, CA;
Vanson Group, Inc., of Milpitas, CA;
S. P. Richards Co. DBA Lorell of Smyrna, GA;
Nantong Jon Ergonomic Office Co., Ltd., of Nantong, Jiangsu, China;
Jiangsu Omni Industrial Co., Ltd., of Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China;
OmniMax USA, LLC, of Anna, TX;
Haining Orizeal Import and Export Co., Ltd., of Haining, China;
Qidong Vision Mounts Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Qidong, Jiangsu, China;
Hangzhou KeXiang Keji Youxiangongsi of Hangzhou, China;
Smugdesk, LLC, of La Puente, CA;
Venditio Group, LLC, of Elkton, FL;
Versa Products Inc. of Los Angeles, CA;
Victor Technology, LLC, of Bolingbrook, IL;
CKnapp Sales, Inc. DBA Vivo of Goodfield, IL;
Wuhu Xingdian Industrial Co., Ltd., of Wuhu, Anhui, China; and
Wuppessen, Inc., of Ontario, CA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1125), 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 powered cover plates.  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 SnapRays, LLC, d/b/a SnapPower of Vineyard, UT, on June 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 powered cover plates 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 as respondents in this investigation:

Ontel Products Corporation of Fairfield, NJ;
Dazone LLC of Ontario, CA;
Shenzhen C-Myway of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
E-Zshop4u LLC of Howey in the Hills, FL;
Desteny Store of Fort Meyers, FL;
Zhongshan Led-Up Light Co. Ltd. of Zhongshan, Guangdong, China;
AllTrade Tools LLC of Cypress, CA;
Guangzhou Sailu Info Tech. Co., Ltd., of Guangzhou, Gunagdong, China;
NEPCI--Zhejiang New-Epoch Communication Industry Co., Ltd., of Yueging, Zhejiang, China;
KCC Industries of Eastvale, CA;
Vistek Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Enstant Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China; and
Manufacturers Components Incorporated of Pompano Beach, FL.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1124), 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 carburetors and products containing such carburetors.  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 Walbro, LLC, of Tucson, AZ, on June 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 carburetors and products containing such carburetors 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 as respondents in this investigation:

Ruixing Carburetor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Zhejiang, China;
Huayi Carburetor Factory of Chongking, China;
Tillotson of Kerry, Ireland;
Fujian Hualong Carburetor Co., Ltd., of China;
Fuding Guangda General Machinery Co., Ltd., of Fujian Province, China;
Wuyi Henghai Tools Co., Ltd., of Zhejiang, China;
Fuding Youyi Trade Co., Ltd., of Fujian, China;
Amazon.com, Inc., of Seattle, WA;
Amerisun Inc. of Itasca, IL;
Ardisam, Inc., of Cumberland, WI;
Buffalo Corporation of O’Fallon, MO;
Cabela’s Incorporated of Sidney, NE;
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., of Santa Fe Springs, CA;
Feldman Eng. & Mfg. Co., Inc., of Sheboygan Falls, WI;
FNA Group, Inc., of Pleasant Prairie, WI;
Frictionless World, LLC, of Denver, CO;
Generac Power Systems, Inc., of Wakesha, WI;
Husqvarna Professional Products, Inc., of Charlotte, NC;
Imperial Industrial Supply Co. d/b/a Duromax Power Equipment of Ontario, CA;
Kmart Corporation of Hoffman Estates, IL;
Lowe’s Companies, Inc., of Mooresville, NC;
Mat Industries, LLC, of Lake Zurich, IL;
Menards, Inc., of Eau Claire, WI;
MTD Products Inc. of Valley City, OH;
North American Tool Industries of Huntington, IN;
Northern Tool & Equipment Co., Inc., of Burnsville, MN:
QV Tools LLC of Las Vegas, NV;
Sears, Roebuck and Co. of Hoffman Estates, IL;
Target Corporation of Minneapolis, MN;
Techtronics Industries Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong d/b/a Techtronic Industries Power Equipment of Hong Kong;
The Home Depot, Inc., of Atlanta, GA;
Thunderbay Products of Clayton, WI;
Tool Tuff Direct LLC of Golden, CO;
Tractor Supply Company of Brentwood, TN; and
Walmart Inc. of Bentonville, AR.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1123), 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 convertible sofas and components thereof.  The products at issue in the investigation are convertible sofas that include the unitary combination of two upholstered seating areas, each bordered on the lateral end with a vertical armrest, such areas being separated by a flat table member that can be placed substantially level with the seating areas as well as raised above the level of the seating areas to various degrees to provide an open space beneath the table and for the full width of the table.  In addition, the sofa includes a full width, integral backrest that can be folded down on top of the seats and table to provide a sleep/rest surface.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Sauder Manufacturing Company of Archbold, OH, on June 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 convertible sofas and components thereof that infringe a patent 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 Krug, Inc., of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, as the respondent in this investigation.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1122), 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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