The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain automated put walls and automated storage and retrieval systems, associated vehicles, associated control software, and component parts thereof (II).  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by OPEX Corporation of Moorestown, NJ on September 9, 2022 and supplemented on September 29, 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 automated put walls and automated storage and retrieval systems, associated vehicles, associated control software, and component parts 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 the respondents this investigation:

HC Robotics (a.k.a. Huicang Information Technology Co., Ltd.) of Hangzhou City, Zheijang Province, China; and

Invata, LLC (d/b/a Invata Intralogistics) of Conshohocken, PA

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1333), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductors and devices and products containing the same, including printed circuit boards, automotive parts, and automobiles.  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 Daedalus Prime LLC of Bronxville, NY on August 23, 2022 and supplemented on September 12, 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 semiconductors and devices and products containing the same, including printed circuit boards, automotive parts, and automobiles 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 the respondents this investigation:

Avnet, Inc. of Phoenix, AZ;

Digi-Key Electronics of Thief River Falls, MN;

Mercedes-Benz Group AG of Stuttgart, Germany;

Mercedes-Benz AG, of Stuttgart-Möhringen, Germany;

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC of Sandy Springs, GA;

Mouser Electronics, Inc. of Mansfield, TX;

Newark of Chicago, IL;

NXP Semiconductors N.V. of Eindhoven, Netherlands;

NXP USA, Inc. of Austin, TX;

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-XXXX), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain computer network security equipment and 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 Centripetal Networks, Inc. of Reston, VA on April 19, 2022.  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 computer network security equipment and systems, related software, components thereof, and products containing same 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 Keysight Technologies, Inc. of Santa Rosa, CA as the respondent in this investigation.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1314), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile electronic 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 Maxwell, Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan on March 30, 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 mobile electronic devices.  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 this investigation:

Lenovo Group Ltd. of Beijing, China; 
Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC; and 
Motorola Mobility LLC of Libertyville, IL. 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1312), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain centrifuge utility platform and falling film evaporator 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 Apeks, LLC of Johnstown, OH on March 29, 2022, which was supplemented by letter on April 14, 2022.  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 centrifuge utility platform and falling film evaporator systems and components thereof.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order and cease and desist orders.  

The USITC has identified the following as the respondents this investigation:

Ambiopharm Inc. of Beech Island, SC; 
Calpha Industries Inc. of Laguna Hills, CA; 
Comerg, LLC of Phoenix, AZ; 
Ezhydro of Sacremento, CA; 
Henan Lanphan Industry Co., Ltd. of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China; 
HX Labs, LLC of Albany, OR; 
Idea Makers, LLC of Salt Lake City, UT; 
Lab1st Scientific and Industrial Equipment, Inc. of Shanghai, China; 
Miracle Education Distributors, Inc. of Cathedral City, CA; 
Mountain Pure, LLC of Vineyard, UT; 
Redford Management of Los Angeles, CA; 
Ri Hemp Farms, LLC of West Greenwich, RI; 
Shanghai Yuanhuai Industries Co. Ltd. of Shanghai City, China; 
Toption Instrument Co., Ltd. of Shaanxi Province, China; and
Zhangjiagang Chunk Trading Corp. d/b/a Zhangjiagang Charme Trading Corp. Ltd. of Jiangsu Province, China.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1311), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain core orientation systems, products containing core orientation systems, components thereof, and methods of using the same.  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation. [link to notice]

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Australian Mud Company Pty Ltd. of Balcatta, Western Australia, Australia and Reflex USA LLC of Chandler, AZ on March 1, 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 core orientation systems, products containing core orientation systems, components thereof, and methods of using the same.  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:

Boart Longyear Group Ltd. of West Valley City, UT; 
Boart Longyear Limited of Adelaide Airport, South Australia, Australia; 
Boart Longyear Company of West Valley City, UT; 
Boart Longyear Manufacturing and Distribution Inc. of West Valley City, UT;
Longyear TM, Inc. of West Valley City, UT; 
Globaltech Corporation Pty Ltd. of Forrestfield, Western Australia, Australia; 
Globaltech Pty Ltd. of Forrestfield, Western Australia, Australia;
Granite Construction Incorporated of Watsonville, CA; and
International Directional Services LLC of Chandler, AZ. 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1309), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain barcode scanners, mobile computers with barcode scanning capabilities, scan engines, 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 Zebra Technologies Corporation of Lincolnshire, IL and Symbol Technologies, LLC of Holtsville, NY on February 7, 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 barcode scanners, mobile computers with barcode scanning capabilities, scan engines, components thereof, and products containing the same.  The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order. 

The USITC has identified the following as the respondents this investigation:

Honeywell International Inc. of Charlotte, NC; and
Hand Held Products, Inc. of Charlotte, NC.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1307), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain barcode scanners, mobile computers with barcode scanning capabilities, scan engines, RFID printers, 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 Zebra Technologies Corporation of Lincolnshire, IL and Symbol Technologies, LLC of Holtsville, NY on February 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 barcode scanners, mobile computers with barcode scanning capabilities, scan engines, RFID printers, components thereof, and products containing the same.  The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order. 

The USITC has identified the following as the respondents this investigation:

Honeywell International Inc. of Charlotte, NC; and
Hand Held Products, Inc. of Charlotte, NC.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1306), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic exercise systems, stationary bicycles and component thereof and products including 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 iFIT Inc. (FKA ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.) of Logan, UT, on February 3, 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 electronic exercise systems, stationary bicycles and component thereof and products including same.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order. 

The USITC has identified the following as the respondents this investigation:

Peloton Interactive, Inc. of New York, NY;
Peloton Interactive UK Ltd. of London, England;

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1305), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain products containing pyraclostrobin 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 BASF SE of Ludwigshafen, Germany and BASF Corporation of Florham Park, NJ, on January 28, 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 products containing pyraclostrobin and components thereof.  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:

Sharda Cropchem Ltd., of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; and
Sharda USA LLC, of Norristown, PA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1303), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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