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News Release 23-030
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1357
Contact: Elizabeth Nesbitt, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic anti-theft shopping cart wheels, components thereof, and systems 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 Gatekeeper Systems, Inc., of Foothill Ranch, CA, on March 8, 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 electronic anti-theft shopping cart wheels, components thereof, and systems containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue permanent limited exclusion orders and cease and desist orders, and impose a bond upon importation of infringing articles during the 60-day Presidential review period pursuant to 19 U.S.C. § 1337(j) to prevent further injury to Gatekeeper’s domestic industry relating to each of the Asserted Patents.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Rocateq International B.V. of Barendrecht, The Netherlands;
- Rocateq USA, LLC, of San Fernando, CA; and
- Zhuhai Rocateq Technology Company Ltd. of Zhuhai, Guangdong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1357), 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 23-029
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1356
Contact: Elizabeth Nesbitt, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dermatological treatment devices 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 Serendia, LLC, of Lake Forest, CA, on March 1, 2023, and supplemented on March 2, 2023 (First Supplement); March 13, 2023 (Second and Third Supplements); and March 14, 2023 (Fourth Supplement). The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dermatological treatment devices and components that infringe a patent asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a permanent limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Sung Hwan E&B Co., LTD. d/b/a SHEnB Co. LTD of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
- Aesthetics Biomedical, Inc., of Phoenix, AZ;
- Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC, of Melville, NY;
- Lutronic Corporation of Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea;
- Lutronic Aesthetics, Inc., AKA Lutronic Inc. of Billerica, MA;
- Lutronic, LLC, of Billerica, MA;
- Ilooda Co., Ltd., of Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea;
- Cutera, Inc., of Brisbane, CA;
- Jeisys Medical Inc. of Seoul, Republic of Korea;
- Cynosure, Inc., of Westford, MA;
- Rohrer Aesthetics, LLC, of Homewood, AL;
- Rohrer Aesthetics, Inc., of Homewood, AL;
- EndyMed Medical Ltd., of Caesarea, Israel;
- EndyMed Medical, Ltd., of New York, NY; and
- EndyMed Medical Inc., of Freehold, NJ.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1356), 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 23-023
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1355
Contact: Elizabeth Nesbitt , 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of compact wallets 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 The Ridge Wallet LLC of Santa Monica, CA, on February 6, 2023, and supplemented on February 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 compact wallets and components thereof that infringe both a patent asserted by the complainant and trade dress. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, a permanent limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Rosemar Enterprise LLC d/b/a RossM Wallet of Palm Springs, CA;
- Mosaic Brands, Inc. d/b/a Storus, of Alamo, CA;
- INSGG of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China;
- Shenzhen Swztech Co., Ltd d/b/a SWZA of Shenzhen, GuangDong, China; and
- ARW of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1355), 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 23-021
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1354
Contact: Elizabeth Nesbitt, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain universal golf club shaft and golf club head connection adaptors, certain components thereof, and products 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 Club-Conex LLC of Scottsdale, AZ, on February 2, 2023, and supplemented on February 7, 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 universal golf club shaft and golf club head connection adaptors, certain components thereof, and products containing the same that infringe a patent asserted by the complainant. The complainants request that the USITC issue a permanent limited exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
- Top Golf Equipment Co. Limited d/b/a All-Fit Golf of Shenzhen GuangDong, China;
- Volf Sports Co. LTD of Shenzhen, China;
- WoFu (Shenzhen) Sports Goods Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1354), 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 23-018
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1353
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain pick-up truck folding bed cover 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 Extang Corporation of Ann Arbor, MI; Laurmark Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a BAK Industries of Ann Arbor, MI; and UnderCover, Inc., of Rogersville, Missouri, on January 19, 2023, and supplemented on January 23, 2023, and February 9, 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 pick-up truck folding bed cover systems and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. 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:
- 4 Wheel Parts of Compton, CA;
- American Trucks of Lenexa, KS;
- Auto Dynasty a/k/a Shun Fung International Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
- AUTOSTARLAND Technology (US), Inc., of Riverside, CA;
- DNA Motoring of City of Industry, CA;
- Fanciest Pickup Accessories of Riverside, CA;
- Future Trucks a/k/a Future Trading Company, LLC, of Houston, TX;
- Ikon Motorsports, Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
- Jiaxing Kscar Auto Accessories Co., Ltd. a/k/a KSC Auto of Pinghu City, Zhejiang, China;
- Kiko Kikito of Ruian City Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China;
- Lyon Cover Auto a/k/a Truck Tonneau Covers, of Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China;
- Mamoru Cover a/k/a Ningbo Surpass Auto Parts Co., Ltd. Cixi, Ningbo City, Zhejiang, China;
- MOSTPLUS Auto of Chai Wan, Hong Kong, China;
- Newpowa America, Inc. of Ontario, CA;
- New Home Materials, Inc. of Riverside, CA;
- OEDRO of Kent, WA;
- Pickup Zone a/k/a Dai Qun Feng of Riverside, CA;
- RDJ Trucks, LLC of Talmo, GA;
- Smittybilt, Inc. of Compton, CA;
- Trek Power, Inc. of Placentia, CA;
- Wenzhou Tianmao Automobile Parts Co., Ltd. Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1353), 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 22-141
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1348
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain cabinet x-ray and optical camera 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 KUB Technologies, Inc. of Stratford, CT on November 25, 2022, as supplemented on December 9, 2022. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain cabinet x-ray and optical camera systems 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 following respondents in this investigation:
CompAI Healthcare (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
CompAI Healthcare (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. of Suzhou, Jiangsu, China;
Kangpai Medical Technology (Changchun) Co., Ltd. of Suzhou, Jiangsu, China;
Kangpai (Beijing) Medical Equipment Co., Ltd. of Suzhou, Jiangsu, China; and
Dilon Technologies, Inc. of Newport News, VA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1348), 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 22-139
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1347
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain location-sharing systems, related software, components thereof, and products containing 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 Advanced Ground Information Systems, Inc. of Jupiter, FL and AGIS Software Development LLC of Marshall, TX on November 16, 2022, as supplemented on December 13, 2022. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain location-sharing systems, related software, components thereof, and products containing same 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 following respondents in this investigation:
Google LLC of Mountain View, CA;
Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd. of Suwon, South Korea;
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, NJ;
OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. of Guangdong, China;
TCL Technology Group Corporation of Guangdong, China;
TCL Electronics Holdings Limited of Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong;
TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited of Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong;
TCT Mobile (US) Inc. of Irvine, CA;
Lenovo Group Ltd. of Beijing, China;
Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC;
Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, IL;
HMD Global of Espoo, Finland;
HMD Global OY of Espoo, Finland;
HMD America, Inc. of Miami, FL;
Sony Corporation of Tokyo, Japan;
Sony Mobile Communications, Inc. of Tokyo, Japan;
ASUSTek Computer Inc. of Taipei, Taiwan;
ASUS Computer International of Fremont, CA;
BLU Products of Doral, FL;
Panasonic Corporation of Osaka, Japan;
Panasonic Corporation of North America of Secaucus, NJ;
Kyocera Corporation of Kyoto, Japan;
Xiaomi Corporation of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands;
Xiaomi H.K. Ltd. of Kowloon City, Hong Kong;
Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd. of Beijing, China; and
Xiaomi Inc. of Beijing, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1347), 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 22-113
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1338
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain smart televisions. 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 Maxell, Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan on September 15, 2022 and supplemented on September 26, 2022. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain smart televisions that infringe patents 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 VIZIO, Inc. of Irvine, CA as the respondent in this investigation.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1338), 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 22-114
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1339
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain smart thermostat hubs, systems containing the same and components of 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 EDST, LLC of Lubbock, TX and Quext IoT, LLC of Lubbock, TX on September 16. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain smart thermostat hubs, systems containing the same and components of 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 the respondents in this investigation:
iApartments, Inc. of Tampa, FL;
Hsun Weath Technology Co., Ltd. of Taoyuan City, Taiwan; and
Huarifu Technology Co., Ltd. of Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1339), 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 22-112
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1337
Contact: Jennifer Andberg, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain hazelnuts and products 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 Pratum Farm, LLC of Salem, OR on September 15, 2022 and supplemented on September 15, October 3, and October 4, 2022. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain hazelnuts and products containing the same by reason of false advertising. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as the respondents in this investigation:
Arslanturk Tarim Urunleri San Ihr Ve Ihr A.S. of Arakli-Trabzon, Turkey;
Balsu Gida San Ve Tic. A.S. of Beykoz Istanbul, Turkey;
Balsu USA of Miami, FL;
Farmeks Tarim Urunleri San Ve Tic. A.S. of Gaziemir/Izmir, Turkey;
Nimeks Organik Tarim Urun San Ve Tic Ltd., STI of Cigli/Izmir, Turkey;
Natural Food Source Inc. of Whitehall, PA;
Progida Tarim Urunleri San Ve Tic. A.S. of Maslak/Sariyer/Istanbul, Turkey; and
Ofi d/b/a Olam Edible Nuts of Fresno, CA.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1337), 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.