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News Release 16-113
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1018
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain athletic footwear. The products at issue in the investigation are athletic running and training footwear with specific sole technology.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Reebok International Ltd. of Canton, MA, and Reebok International Limited of London, England, on August 10, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain athletic footwear 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:
TRB Acquisitions LLC of New York, NY;
RBX Active 01 LLC of New York, NY;
RBX DIRECT LLC of New York, NY;
RBX.COM LLC of New York, NY; and
Elite Performance Footwear, LLC, of New York, NY.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1018), 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 16-103
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1017
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain quartz slabs and portions thereof (II). The products at issue in the investigation are quartz slabs to be used, for example, as countertops.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Cambria Company LLC of Belle Plaine, MN, on July 11, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain quartz slabs and portions thereof (II) 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:
Stylen Quaza LLC DBA Vicostone USA of Dallas, TX;
Vicostone Joint Stock Company of Hanoi, Vietnam;
Building Plastics Inc. of Memphis, TN;
Fasa Industrial Corporation, Ltd., of Foshan, Guangdong Province, China;
Foshan FASA Building Material Co., Ltd., of Foshan, Guangdong Province, China;
Solidtops LLC of Oxford, MD;
Dorado Soapstone LLC of Denver, CO; and
Pental Granite and Marble Inc. of Seattle, WA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1017), 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 16-100
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1016
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain access control systems and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are barrier movement operators, such as garage or gate openers.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by The Chamberlain Group Inc. of Elmhurst, IL, on July 5, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain access control 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:
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong;
Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., of Hunt Valley, MD;
One World Technologies Inc. of Anderson, SC;
OWT Industries Inc. of Pickens, SC;
Ryobi Technologies, Inc., of Anderson, SC; and
Et Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., of Wuxi, Zhejiang, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1016), 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 16-096
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1015
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain hand dryers and housings for hand dryers. The products at issue in the investigation are hand dryers, including high-efficiency hand dryers typically used in restrooms in commercial settings.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Excel Dryer, Inc., of East Longmeadow, MA, June 24, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain hand dryers and housings for hand dryers that infringe the complainant’s trade dress. 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:
ACL Group (Intl.) Ltd. of Doncaster, United Kingdom;
Alpine Industries Inc. of Irvington, New Jersey;
FactoryDirectSale of Ontario, CA;
Fujian Oryth Industrial Co., Ltd. (a/k/a Oryth) of Xiamen, Fujian, China;
Jinhua Kingwe Electrical Co. Ltd. (a/k/a Kingwe) of Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China;
Penson & Co. of Shanghai, China;
Taizhou Dihour Electrical Appliances Co. Ltd. of Wenling City, ZheJiang Province, China;
TC Bunny Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China;
Toolsempire of Ontario, CA;
US Air Hand Dryer of Sacramento, CA;
Sovereign Industrial (Jiaxing) Co. Ltd. of Jiaxing Zhejiang Jiaxing, China; and
Zhejiang Aike Appliance Co., Ltd. of Xianju, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1015), 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 16-094
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1014
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain composite intermediate bulk containers. The products at issue in the investigation are composite intermediate bulk containers for the transportation and storage of materials, primarily liquids.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Schütz Container Systems Inc. of North Branch, NJ, on June 22, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain composite intermediate bulk containers that infringe the complainant’s trade dress. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified Zhenjiang Runzhou Jinshan Packaging Factory of Hengshun, Zhenjiang, China, as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1014), 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 16-093
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1013
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain potassium chloride powder products. The products at issue in the investigation are potassium chloride powder products for the treatment of hypokalemia in adults and pediatric patients, particularly, potassium chloride for oral solution.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Lehigh Valley Technologies, Inc., of Allentown, PA; Endo Global Ventures of Hamilton, Bermuda; Endo Ventures Limited of Dublin, Ireland; and Generics Bidco I, LLC (d/b/a Qualitest Pharmaceuticals and Par Pharmaceutical) of Huntsville, AL, on June 15, 2016. The complainants allege violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain potassium chloride powder products by reason of false advertising, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States. 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:
Viva Pharmaceutical Inc. of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada;
Virtus Pharmaceuticals, LLC, of Tampa, FL; and
Virtus Pharmaceuticals OPCO II, LLC, of Nashville, TN.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1013), 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 16-080
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1012
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain magnetic data storage tapes and cartridges containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are Linear Tape-Open (“LTO”) magnetic tape media for data storage and tape cartridges.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by FUJIFILM Corporation of Tokyo, Japan, and FUJIFILM Recording Media USA, Inc., of Bedford, MA, on May 27, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain magnetic data storage tapes and cartridges containing the same that 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:
Sony Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Sony Corporation of America of New York, NY; and
Sony Electronics, Inc., of San Diego, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1012), 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 16-079
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1011
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain inkjet printers, printheads, and ink cartridges, components thereof, and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are printers and print systems and components thereof, including printheads and ink cartridges.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by HP Inc. of Palo Alto, CA, on May 27, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain inkjet printers, printheads, and ink cartridges, components thereof, and products containing same 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:
Memjet, Ltd., of Dublin, Ireland;
Memjet US Services, Inc., of San Diego, CA;
Memjet Home and Office, Inc., of Eagle, ID;
Memjet North Ryde Pty Ltd. of North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia;
Memjet Technology Ltd. of Dublin, Ireland;
Memjet Holdings Ltd. of Dublin, Ireland;
Afinia LLC of Chanhassen, MN;
Astro Machine Corporation of Elk Grove Village, IL;
Colordyne Technologies, LLC, of Brookfield, WI;
Formax Technologies, Inc., of Dover, NH;
Neopost USA, Inc. (d/b/a Neopost Northwest, Neopost Northeast, Neopost Priority Systems, and/or Neopost Southeast) of Milford, CT;
Printware LLC of Eagan, MN;
VIPColor Technologies USA, Inc., of Newark, CA;
ABC Office (d/b/a Brent Barlow) of Kaysville, UT;
All for Mailers, Inc., of Feasterville, PA;
Fernqvist Labeling Solutions, Inc., of Mountain View, CA;
Information Management Services LLC (d/b/a MyBinding.com) of Hillsboro, OR;
JMP Business Systems, Inc., of Clovis, CA;
Mono Machines LLC of New York, NY;
Ordway Corporation (d/b/a Print & Finishing Solutions) of Placentia, CA;
Pacific Barcode, Inc., of Temecula, CA;
Pacific Code & Label, Inc., of Portland, OR;
Parts Now! LLC of Madison, WI;
Trademark Copysystems Inc. (d/b/a Addrex – Addresser Sales Company) of Cleveland, OH; and
Vivid Data Group LLC of Dallas, TX.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1011), 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 16-076
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor devices, semiconductor device packages, and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are semiconductor devices, semiconductor device packages, mobile devices, set-top boxes, gateways, modems, routers, Ethernet switches, network routing equipment, and infrastructure equipment for telecommunications, cable, networking, and cloud and enterprise systems.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Tessera Technologies, Inc.; Tessera, Inc.; and Invensas Corporation, all of San Jose, CA, on May 23, 2016. 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 devices, semiconductor device packages, 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:
Broadcom Limited of Singapore;
Broadcom Corporation of Irvine, CA;
Avago Technologies Limited of Singapore;
Avago Technologies U.S. Inc. of San Jose, CA;
Arista Networks, Inc. of Santa Clara, CA;
ARRIS International plc of Suwanee, GA;
ARRIS Group, Inc. of Suwanee, GA;
ARRIS Technology, Inc. of Horsham, PA;
ARRIS Enterprises LLC of Suwanee, GA;
ARRIS Solutions, Inc. of Suwanee, GA;
Pace Ltd. of West Yorkshire, England;
Pace Americas, LLC of Boca Raton, FL;
Pace USA, LLC of Boca Raton, FL;
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. of Taipei, Taiwan;
ASUS Computer International of Fremont, CA;
Comcast Cable Communications, LLC of Philadelphia, PA;
Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC of Philadelphia, PA;
Comcast Business Communications, LLC of Philadelphia, PA;
HTC Corporation of Taoyuan, Taiwan;
HTC America, Inc. of Bellevue, WA;
NETGEAR, Inc. of San Jose, CA;
Technicolor S.A. of Issy-Les-Moulineaux, France;
Technicolor USA, Inc. of Indianapolis, IN; and
Technicolor Connected Home USA LLC of Indianapolis, IN.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1010), 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 16-075
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1009
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain inflatable products and processes for making the same. The products at issue in the investigation are inflatable products, such as air mattresses, with internal tensioning structures that help maintain the intended shape of the product.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Intex Recreation Corp. of Long Beach, CA, and Intex Marketing Ltd. of Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, on May 19, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain inflatable products and processes for making the same that 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:
Bestway (USA) Inc. of Phoenix, AZ;
Bestway Global Holdings, Inc., of Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China;
Bestway (Hong Kong) Intemational, Ltd., of Kowloon, Hong Kong;
Bestway Inflatables & Materials Corporation of Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China; and
Bestway (Nantong) Recreation Corp. of Nantong, Jiangsu, Peoples Republic of China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1009), 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.