The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain cellular base station communication equipment, 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 Apple, Inc. of Cupertino, CA, on January 19, 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 cellular base station communication equipment, components thereof, and products containing 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:

Ericsson AB, of Kista, Stockholm, Sweden; 
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, of Kista, Stockholm, Sweden; and
Ericsson Inc., of Plano, TX.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1302), 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 certain of mobile phones and tablet computers, all with switchable connectivity.  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 Ericsson Inc. of Plano, TX and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Kista, Stockholm, Sweden, on January 18, 2022.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of mobile phones and table computers, all with switchable connectivity, and products containing 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 respondent this investigation:

Apple, Inc., of Cupertino, CA

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1301), 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 mobile phones, tablet computers, smart watches, smart speakers, and digital media players, 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 Ericsson Inc. of Plano, TX and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Kista, Stockholm, Sweden, on January 18, 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 phones, tablet computers, smart watches, smart speakers, and digital media players, and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants.  The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order. 

The USITC has identified the following respondent in this investigation:

Apple, Inc., of Cupertino, CA

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1300), 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 mobile telephones, tablet computers with cellular connectivity, and smart watches with cellular connectivity, 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 Ericsson Inc. of Plano, TX and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson of Kista, Stockholm, Sweden, on January 18, 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 telephones, tablet computers with cellular connectivity, and smart watches with cellular connectivity, components thereof, and products containing same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants.  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 respondent in this investigation:

Apple, Inc., of Cupertino, CA

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1299), 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 networking devices, computers, and 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 Proven Networks, LLC of Los Angeles, CA, on January 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 networking devices, computers, and components thereof and systems containing the same that infringe a patent asserted by the complainant.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a permanent cease and desist order. 

The USITC has identified the following respondent in this investigation:

NetApp, Inc., of San Jose, CA

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1298), 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 video processing devices, components thereof, and digital smart televisions containing the same 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 DivX, LLC of San Diego, CA, on November 24, 2021.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain video processing devices, components thereof, and digital smart televisions containing the same that infringe on 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:

TCL Technology Group Corporation, of Huizhou, Guangdong, China;
TCL Electronics Holdings Limited, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
TTE Technology, Inc., of Corona, CA;
Shenzhen TCL New Technologies Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Co. Ltd., of Huizhou, Guangdong, China;
TCL MOKA International Limited, of Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong; and
TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., of Binh Duong Province, Vietnam.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1297), 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 adalimumab, processes for manufacturing or relating to same, 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 AbbVie Inc. of Chicago, IL, AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd of Hamilton, Bermuda, and AbbVie Operations Singapore Pte. Ltd. of Singapore, on December 17, 2021.  A supplement to the complaint was filed on January 4, 2022.  The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States or sale of adalimumab, processes for manufacturing or relating to same, and products containing same by reason of the misappropriation of trade secrets and tortious interference with contractual relations, 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 cease and desist orders.  

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

Alvotech hf., of Reykjavik, Iceland; 
Alvotech Germany GmbH, of Julich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; 
Alvotech Swiss AG, of Zurich, Switzerland; 
Alvotech USA Inc., of Arlington, VA; 
Ivers-Lee AG, of Bern, Switzerland; 
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., of Petach Tikva, Israel; and
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., of North Wales, PA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1296), 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 integrated circuit products and 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 Future Link Systems, LLC of Santa Clara, CA, on December 29, 2021.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain integrated circuit products and devices containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order, a permanent cease and desist order.  

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

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. of Santa Clara, CA; 
Apple Inc. of Cupertino, CA; 
Broadcom Inc. of San Jose, CA; 
Broadcom Corporation of San Jose, CA; 
Qualcomm Inc. of San Diego, CA; 
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. of San Diego, CA; 
Amlogic Holdings Ltd. Of Cayman Islands; 
Amlogic (CA) Co., Inc. of Santa Clara, CA; 
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. of Hsinchu, Taiwan; 
Dell Technologies Inc. of Round Rock, TX; 
HP, Inc. of Palo Alto, CA; 
Acer Inc. of New Taipei City, Taiwan; 
Acer America Corp. of San Jose, CA; 
Lenovo Group Ltd. of Hong Kong; 
Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC;
Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, IL; and 
Google LLC of Mountain View, CA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1295), 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 high-performance gravity-fed water filters 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 Brita LP of Neuchatel, NE, Switzerland on December 27, 2021.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of high-performance gravity-fed water filters and products containing the same 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 the respondents this investigation:

EcoLife Technologies, Inc., of City of Industry, CA; 
Qingdao Ecopure Filter Co., Ltd. of Environmental Protection Industry Zone Jimo, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China; 
Kaz USA, Inc., of El Paso, TX; 
Helen of Troy Limited, of El Paso, TX; 
Zero Technologies, LLC, of Trevose, PA; 
Culligan International Co., of Rosemont, IL; 
Vestergaard Frandsen Inc., of Baltimore, MD; 
Mavea LLC, of West Linn, OR; and 
Brita GmbH, of Taunusstein, Germany.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1294), 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 automated put walls and automated storage and retrieval systems, associated vehicles, associated control software, and component parts 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 OPEX Corporation of Moorestown, NJ, on December 22, 2021.  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-1293), 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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