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News Release 17-092
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1061
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain bar code readers, scan engines, products containing the same, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are bar code readers, including 2D bar code readers, that can adjust to various environmental conditions (e.g., changes in lighting, scan angle) to read a bar code.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Honeywell International, Inc., of Morris Plains, NJ; Hand Held Products, Inc., d/b/a Honeywell Scanning and Mobility of Fort Mill, SC; and Metrologic Instruments, Inc., d/b/a Honeywell Scanning and Mobility of Fort Mill, SC, on May 23, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain bar code readers, scan engines, products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the 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:
The Code Corporation of Draper, UT; and
Cortex Ptd. Ltd. of Inno Center, Singapore.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1061), 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 17-085
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1060
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain consumer electronic devices, including televisions, gaming consoles, mobile phones and tablets, and network-enabled DVD and Blu-ray players. The products at issue in the investigation are consumer electronics devices that may be used for a range of purposes, including entertainment, gaming, and telecommunications activities.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by ARRIS Enterprises LLC of Suwanee, GA, on May 9, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain consumer electronic devices, including televisions, gaming consoles, mobile phones and tablets, and network-enabled DVD and Blu-ray players 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:
Sony Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Sony Corporation of America of New York, NY;
Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, CA;
Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc., of Tokyo, Japan;
Sony Mobile Communications (USA), Inc., of San Mateo, CA;
Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC of San Mateo, CA; and
Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC of San Mateo, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1060), 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 17-079
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1059
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain digital cameras, software, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are digital cameras that include image sensors and image processing software.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Carl Zeiss AG of Oberkochen, Germany, and ASML Netherlands B.V. of Veldhoven, Netherlands, on April 28, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain digital cameras, software, 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;
Sendai Nikon Corporation of Miyagi, Japan;
Nikon Inc. of Melville, NY;
Nikon (Thailand) Co., Ltd., of Ayutthaya, Thailand;
Nikon Imaging (China) Co., Ltd., of Wuxi, Jiangsu, China; and
PT Nikon Indonesia of Jakarta, Indonesia.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1059), 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 17-077
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1058
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain magnetic tape cartridges and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are magnetic tape cartridge products, as well as the cartridge components, magnetic tape, and memory units comprising such products.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Sony Corporation of Tokyo, Japan; Sony Storage Media Solutions Corporation of Tokyo, Japan; Sony Storage Media Manufacturing Corporation of Miyagi, Japan; Sony DADC US Inc. of Terre Haute, IN; and Sony Latin America Inc. of Miami, FL, on April 28, 2017. Supplements to the Complaint were filed on May 2, 2017 and May 19, 2017. 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 magnetic tape cartridges 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:
Fujifilm Holdings Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Fujifilm Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Fujifilm Media Manufacturing Co., Ltd., of Kanagawa, Japan;
Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation of Valhalla, NY; and
Fujifilm Recording Media U.S.A., Inc., of Bedford, MA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1058), 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 17-070
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1056
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain collapsible sockets for electronic devices and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are accessories that can be secured to a mobile device and used, for example, as a collapsible grip, stand, or cord wrap.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by PopSockets LLC of Boulder, CO, on April 10, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain collapsible sockets for electronic devices and components thereof 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:
Agomax Group Ltd. of Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong;
Guangzhou Xi Xun Electronics Co., Ltd., of Guangzhou, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Chuanghui Industry Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen VII Electonic Limited of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Shenzhen Yright Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Hangzhou Hangkai Technology Co., Ltd., of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China;
Shenzhen Kinsen Technology Co., Limited, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Enruize Technology Co., Ltd., of Futian District, Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Showerstar Industrial Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Lamye Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Jiangmen Besnovo Electronics Co., Ltd., of Jiangmen, Guangdong, China;
Shenzhen Belking Electronic Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Yiwu Wentou Import & Export Co., Ltd., of Jinhua, Zhejiang, China; and
Shenzhen CEX Electronic Co., Limited, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1056), 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 17-066
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1055
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain mirrors with internal illumination and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are mirrors with integrated, internal lighting.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Electric Mirror, LLC, of Everett, WA, and Kelvin 42 LLC of Pensacola, FL, on March 8, 2017. A supplement was filed on March 24, 2017, and an amended complaint filed on April 21, 2017. 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 mirrors with internal illumination and components thereof that allegedly 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:
Lumidesign Inc. of Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada;
Majestic Mirrors & Frame, LLC, of Miami, FL;
Project Light, LLC (d/b/a Project Light, Inc., Prospetto Light, LLC and/or Prospetto Lighting, LLC), of Stow, OH.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1055), 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 17-062
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1054
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
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 desks which adjust in height to allow a user to sit or stand.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Varidesk LLC of Coppell, TX, on March 30, 2017. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on April 21, 2017. 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 limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Lumi Legend Corporation of Ningbo, China;
Innovative Office Products LLC of Easton, PA;
Ergotech Group LLC of Easton, PA;
Transform Partners LLC (dba Mount-It!) of San Diego, CA;
Monoprice, Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, CA;
Ningbo Loctek Visual Technology Corporation of Ningbo, China;
Zhejiang Loctek Smart Drive Technology Co., Ltd., of Ningbo, China;
Loctek Inc. of Fremont, CA;
Zoxou, Inc., of Fremont, CA; and
Flexispot of Livermore, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1054), 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 17-061
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1053
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain two-way radio equipment and systems, related software, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are “push-to-talk” radio devices and related support devices such as repeaters, base stations, and dispatch stations.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Motorola Solutions, Inc., of Chicago, IL, on March 29, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain two-way radio equipment and systems, related software and components thereof that allegedly 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:
Hytera Communications Corp. Ltd. of China;
Hytera America, Inc., of Miramar, FL; and
Hytera Communications America (West), Inc., of Irvine, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1053), 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 17-060
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1052
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain thermoplastic encapsulated electric motors, components thereof, and products and vehicles containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are different types of electric motors or parts of electric motors that are encapsulated in a heat resistant plastic body or a body with heat resistant characteristics, which include motors (e.g., pumps in power steering units) used in various parts of automobiles (e.g., pumps in power steering units).
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Intellectual Ventures II LLC of Bellevue, WA, March 21, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain thermoplastic encapsulated electric motors, components thereof, and products and vehicles containing same that allegedly 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:
Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd., of Aichi, Japan;
Aisin Holdings of America, Inc., of Seymour, IN;
Aisin Technical Center of America, Inc., of Northville, MI;
Aisin World Corporation of America, of Northville, MI;
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, of Munich, Germany;
BMW of North America, LLC, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ;
BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC, of Greer, SC;
Denso Corporation of Aichi, Japan;
Denso International America, Inc., of Southfield, MI;
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., of Tokyo, Japan;
Honda North America, Inc., of Torrance, CA;
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., of Torrance, CA;
Honda of America Mfg., Inc., of Marysville, OH;
Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC, of Lincoln, AL;
Honda R&D Americas, Inc., of Torrance, CA;
Mitsuba Corporation of Gunma, Japan;
American Mitsuba Corporation, of Mount Pleasant, MI;
Nidec Corporation of Kyoto, Japan;
Nidec Automotive Motor Americas, LLC, of Auburn Hills, MI;
Toyota Motor Corporation, of Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan;
Toyota Motor North America, Inc., of New York, NY;
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., of Torrance, CA;
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., of Erlanger, KY;
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana, Inc., of Princeton, IN; and
Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc., of Georgetown, KY.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1052), 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 17-058
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1051
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain LTE wireless communication devices and components thereof. The products at issue include mobile phones.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by LG Electronics, Inc., of Seoul, Republic of Korea; LG Electronics Alabama, Inc., of Huntsville, AL; and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, on March 27, 2017. 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 wireless communication devices and components thereof that allegedly infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request 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:
BLU Products, Inc., of Doral, FL; and
CT Miami, LLC, of Doral, FL.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1051), 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.