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News Release 24-071
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1411
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain photodynamic therapy systems, components thereof, and pharmaceutical products used in combination with 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 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. of Princeton, NJ, on June 26, 2024, and supplemented on July 9, 2024. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of photodynamic therapy systems, components thereof, and pharmaceutical products used in combination with 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Biofrontera Inc., Woburn, MA
- Biofrontera Pharma GmbH, Leverkusen, Germany
- Biofrontera Bioscience GmbH, Leverkusen, Germany
- Biofrontera AG, Leverkusen, Germany
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1411), 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 24-067
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1410
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain disposable vaporizer 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 RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc of Winston-Salem, NC, R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company of Winston-Salem, NC, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company of Winston-Salem, NC, RAI Services Company of Winston-Salem, NC on June 11, 2024 and supplemented on June 12, 2024 and July 1, 2024. 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 disposable vaporizer devices that infringe a patent 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Breeze Smoke LLC, West Bloomfield, MI
- Dongguan (Shenzhen) Shikai Technology Co., Ltd., Guangdong Province, China
- Vapeonly Technology Co. Ltd., San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- iMiracle (Shenzhen) Technology Co. Ltd., Luohu District, Shenzhen, China
- Guangdong Qisitech Co., Ltd., Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China
- Fewo Intelligent Manufacturing Ltd., Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
- Nevera (HK) Ltd., San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Guangdong Cellular Workshop Electronics Technology Co., Ltd,
- Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China
- Wonder Ladies Ltd., Tortola, British Virgin Islands
- Sailing South Ltd., Tortola, British Virgin Islands
- Marea Morada Ltd., Tortola, British Virgin Islands
- Social Brands, LLC, Dallas, TX
- Zhuhai Qisitech Co., Ltd., Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
- Shenzhen Han Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Palma Terra Ltd., Tortola, British Virgin Islands
- Shenzhen IVPS Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Heaven Gifts International Ltd., San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Maduro Distributors d/b/a The Loon, Minneapolis, MN
- Bidi Vapor, LLC, Orlando, FL
- Kimsun Technology (HuiZhou) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Shenzhen Yanyang Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Pastel Cartel, LLC, Austin, TX
- American Vape Company, LLC, Pflugerville, TX
- Affiliated Imports, LLC, Austin, TX
- Shenzhen LC Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- LCF Labs, Inc., Ontario, CA
- Shenzhen Kangvpe Technology Co., Ltd., Bao’an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- Flumgio Technology Ltd., Tuen Mun, N.T., Hong Kong
- Shenzhen Pingray Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
- SV3, LLC d/b/a Mi-One Brands, Phoenix, AZ
- Price Point Distributors Inc. d/b/a Price Point NY, Farmingdale, NY
- Flawless Vape Shop Inc, Anaheim, CA
- Flawless Vape Wholesale & Distribution Inc., Anaheim, CA
- TheSy, LLC d/b/a Element Vape, Alhambra, CA
- VICA Trading Inc. d/b/a Vapesourcing, Tustin, CA
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1410), 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 24-065
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1409
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain storage containers and toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, and coolers. 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 Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation of Brookefield, WI, and Keter Home and Garden Products Ltd. on June 13, 2024. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain storage containers and toolboxes, organizers, component boxes, and coolers that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified Klein Tools of Lincolnshire, IL as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1409), 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 24-064
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1408
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain hydrodermabrasion 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 HydraFacial LLC f/k/a Edge Systems LLC of Long Beach, CA, on June 11, 2024. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain hydrodermabrasion systems 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 the following respondents in this investigation:
- Cartessa Aesthetics LLC, Melville, NY
- Eunsung Global Corp, Gangwon-do, South Korea
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1408), 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 24-061
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1406
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain memory devices and electronic devices 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 MimirIP, LLC of Dallas, TX, on June 3, 2024. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 21, 2024 and June 24, 2024. 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 memory devices and electronic devices 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Micron Technology Inc., Boise, ID
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Spring, TX
- HP, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
- Kingston Technology Company, Inc., Fountain Valley, CA
- Lenovo Group Limited, Hong Kong, S.A.R., China
- Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, NC
- Tesla Inc., Austin, TX
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1406), 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 24-063
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1407
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain eye cosmetics and packaging 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 Amarte USA Holdings, Inc of Redding CA, on May 20, 2024, and amended on May 31, 2024 and June 7, 2024, and supplemented on June 28, 2024. The second amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and in the sale of certain eye cosmetics and packaging thereof by reason of infringement of a registered trademark, unfair competition, and false advertising. 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Unilever PLC, Port Sunlight, United Kingdom
- Unilever United States, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, NJ
- Carver Korea Co., Ltd., Seoul, South Korea
- Bourne & Morgan Ltd., London, United Kingdom
- MZ Skin Ltd., Borehamwood, United Kingdom
- Kaibeauty, Taipei City, Taiwan
- I’ll Global Co., Ltd., Seoul, South Korea
- Hikari Laboratories Ltd., Bnei Atarot, Israel
- Iman Cosmetics, London, United Kingdom
- Strip Lashed, Rotherham, United Kingdom
- Kelz Beauty, Budapest, Hungary
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1407), 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 24-055
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
On Friday, June 14, 2024, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain Wi-Fi access points, routers, range extenders, controllers 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 TP-Link USA Corporation of Irvine, CA, and TP-Link Corporation PTE Ltd. of Singapore, on May 7, 2024, and supplemented on May 15, 2024. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain Wi-Fi access points, routers, range extenders, controllers 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 Netgear Inc. of San Jose, CA as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1405), 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 23-045
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1364
Contact: Elizabeth Nesbitt, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain blood flow restriction devices with rotatable windlasses 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 Composite Resources, Inc., of Rock Hill, SC, and North American Rescue, LLC, of Greer, SC, on April 24, 2023, and supplemented on April 27, 2023, May 11, 2023, and May 18, 2023. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain blood flow restriction devices with rotatable windlasses and components thereof that infringe patents, trademarks, and trade dress asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue 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 respondents in this investigation:
- Anping Longji Medical Equipment Factory of Hengshui City, Hebei Province, China;
- Chaozhou Jiduo Trading Co., Ltd., (d/b/a Jiduostore; d/b/a Palawaik) of Chaozhou City, China;
- Dongguan Hongsui Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd., (d/b/a Holsure) of Dongguan City, Houjie Town, Guangdong Province, China;
- Dongguanwin Si Hai Precision Mold Co., Ltd., of Changan, Dongguan, China;
- Eiffel Medical Supplies Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
- Empire State Distributors Inc. (d/b/a Gallica) of Brooklyn, NY;
- EMRN Medical Equipment of LaSalle, Quebec, Canada;
- Express Companies, Inc., of Oceanside, CA;
- Fuzhou Meirun Medical Equipment Technology Co., Ltd., (d/b/a Jusaid) of Fuzhou, Jiangxi, China;
- GD Tianwu New Material Tech Co., Ltd., of Shawan Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou China;
- Henan Eyocean E-Commerce Co., Ltd., (d/b/a Eyocean) of Huiji District, Zhengzhou, Henan, China;
- Hengshui Runde Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., of Hengshui City, Hebei Province, China;
- Huang Xia (d/b/a Furlove) of Sangzi Town, Xinhua County, Hunan, China;
- Jingcai Jiang (d/b/a Furlove) of Shenzhen, GuangDong, China;
- Putian Dima Trading Co., Ltd., (d/b/a Dimai; d/b/a Zeculay) of Putian City, Hanjiang District, Fujian Province, China;
- Rhino Inc. (d/b/a RhinoRescue) of Lewes, DE;
- Shanghai Sixu International Freight Agent Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China;
- Shen Yi (d/b/a SZCTKlink) of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
- Shenzhen Anben E-Commerce Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Awelife; d/b/a Ansudylg) of Shenzhen, China;
- Shenzhen Janxle E E Commerce Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
- Shenzhen Smart Medical Co. Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
- Shenzhen TMI Medical Supplies Co., Ltd., (d/b/a Tanmi Medical) of Shenzhen, China;
- Shenzhen Yujie Commercial and Trading Co., Ltd., (d/b/a Cozii Tourniquet) of Shenzhen, China;
- Sun Minghui (d/b/a SunQQQ; d/b/a Familyhouse) of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
- SZY Holdings LLC, of Brooklyn, NY;
- Wuxi Emsrun Technology Co., Ltd., of Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China;
- Wuxi Golden Hour Medical Technology Co., Ltd., (d/b/a YeYe Tactical) of Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China;
- Wuxi Puneda Technology Co., Ltd., of Wuxi, China;
- Xia Guo Long (d/b/a Jusaid) of Dongguan City, Nancheng District, Guangdong Province, China; and
- Yinping Yin (d/b/a Dealpeak) of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1364), 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 23-041
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1363
Contact: Elizabeth Nesbitt, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) 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 Ouster Inc. of San Francisco, CA, on April 11, 2023, and supplemented on April 19, 2023. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a permanent limited exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Hesai Group of Shanghai, China;
- Hesai Technology Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China; and
- Hesai Inc. of Palo Alto, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1363), 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 23-040
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1362
Contact: Elizabeth Nesbitt, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain liquid transfer devices with an integral vial adapter. 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 West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., of Exton, PA, and West Pharma. Services IL, Ltd., of Ra'anana, Israel, on April 6, 2023, and supplemented on April 21, 2023. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain liquid transfer devices with an integral vial adapter that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a permanent limited exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Advcare Medical, Inc., of New Taipei City, Taiwan;
- Dragon Heart Medical Devices Co., Ltd., of Kaiping City, Guangdong Province, China;
- Dragon Heart Medical, Inc., of Addison, IL; and
- Summit International Medical Technologies, Inc., of Franklin, MA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1362), 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.