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[Investigation No. 337–TA–557]
In the Matter of Certain Automotive
Parts; Notice of Commission
Determination Not To Review a Final
Determination of Violation pf Section
337; Schedule for Filing Written
Submissions on Remedy, Public
Interest, and Bonding
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
the U.S. International Trade
Commission has determined not to
review the final initial determination
(‘‘ID’’) issued by the presiding
administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) on
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December 4, 2006, regarding whether
there is a violation of section 337 of the
Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in the
above-captioned investigation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jonathan Engler, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202)
205–3112. Copies of non-confidential
documents filed in connection with this
investigation are or will be available for
inspection during official business
hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the
Office of the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436,
telephone (202) 205–2000. General
information concerning the Commission
may also be obtained by accessing its
Internet server at https://www.usitc.gov.
The public record for this investigation
may be viewed on the Commission’s
electronic docket (EDIS) at https://
edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired
persons are advised that information on
this matter can be obtained by
contacting the Commission’s TDD
terminal on (202) 205–1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Commission instituted this investigation
on January 4, 2006, based on a
complaint filed by Ford Global
Technologies, LLC (‘‘Ford’’)of Dearborn,
Michigan. An amended complaint was
filed on December 12, 2005, and a
supplemental letter was filed on
December 22, 2005. The amended
complaint, as supplemented, alleges
violations of section 337 in the
importation into the United States, the
sale for importation, and the sale within
the United States after importation of
certain automotive parts by reason of
infringement of U.S. Design Patent Nos.
D496,890 (‘‘the ’890 patent’’), D493,552
(‘‘the ’552 patent’’), D497,579 (‘‘the ’579
patent’’), D503,135 (‘‘the ’135 patent’’),
D496,615 (‘‘the ’615 patent’’), D502,561
(‘‘the ’561 patent’’), D492,044 (‘‘the ’044
patent’’), D491,119 (‘‘the ’119 patent’’),
D503,912 (‘‘the ’912 patent’’) and
D495,979 (‘‘the ’979 patent’’). The
complaint named the following as
respondents: Keystone Automotive
Industries, Inc. of Pomona, California;
U.S. Autoparts Network, Inc. of Carson,
California; Gordon Auto Body Parts Co.,
Ltd. of Taiwan; Y.C.C. Parts
Manufacturing Co., Ltd. of Taiwan; TYC
Brother Industrial Co., Ltd. of Taiwan;
and Depo Auto Parts Ind. Co., Ltd. of
Taiwan (collectively ‘‘the
Respondents’’). The complaint further
alleged that an industry in the United
States exists as required by subsection
(a)(2) of section 337. On August 3, 2006,
the Commission issued a notice not to
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review an ID granting partial
termination of this investigation as to
the ’801, ’685, ’299, ’658 patents.
On December 4, 2006, the ALJ issued
the final ID, finding that the ’119, ’912,
and ’979 patents are invalid due to
public use; that the ’890, ’552, ’135,
’579, ’561, ’044, and ’615 patents are not
invalid, are enforceable, and are
infringed; and that there is a domestic
industry involving the patents in issue.
Thus, he found a violation of section
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended.
On December 15, 2006, Ford and the
Respondents filed petitions for review.
Ford sought review of the ALJ’s finding
that the ’119, ’912 and ’979 patents are
invalid as anticipated. The Respondents
petitioned for review of the ALJ’s
findings that patents ’890, ’’552, ’579,
’135, ’615, ’561, and ’044 were not
anticipated, obvious or unenforceable,
and of Orders No. 7 and 12, in which
the ALJ denied certain affirmative
defenses. The Office of Unfair Import
Investigations opposed both petitions
for review. On December 15, 2006, all
parties filed responses to the petitions
for review.
On December 26, 2006, the
Commission determined to extend the
deadline for determining whether to
review the ALJ’s ID by 60 days to March
20, 2007, and to extend the target date
for completion of the investigation by 60
days to May 4, 2007.
Having examined the record of this
investigation, including the ALJ’s final
ID and the submissions of the parties,
the Commission has determined not to
review the final ID.
In connection with the final
disposition of this investigation, the
Commission may (1) issue an order that
could result in the exclusion of the
subject articles from entry into the
United States, and/or (2) issue one or
more cease and desist orders that could
result in the respondent being required
to cease and desist from engaging in
unfair acts in the importation and sale
of such articles. Accordingly, the
Commission is interested in receiving
written submissions that address the
form of remedy, if any, that should be
ordered. If a party seeks exclusion of an
article from entry into the United States
for purposes other than entry for
consumption, the party should so
indicate and provide information
establishing that activities involving
other types of entry either are adversely
affecting it or likely to do so. For
background, see In the Matter of Certain
Devices for Connecting Computers via
Telephone Lines, Inv. No. 337–TA–360,
USITC Pub. No. 2843 (December 1994)
(Commission Opinion).
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If the Commission contemplates some
form of remedy, it must consider the
effects of that remedy upon the public
interest. The factors the Commission
will consider include the effect that an
exclusion order and/or cease and desist
orders would have on (1) the public
health and welfare, (2) competitive
conditions in the U.S. economy, (3) U.S.
production of articles that are like or
directly competitive with those that are
subject to investigation, and (4) U.S.
consumers. The Commission is
therefore interested in receiving written
submissions that address the
aforementioned public interest factors
in the context of this investigation.
If the Commission orders some form
of remedy, the U.S. Trade
Representative, as delegated by the
President, has 60 days to approve or
disapprove the Commission’s action.
See Presidential Memorandum of July
21, 2005. 70 FR 43251 (July 26, 2005).
During this period, the subject articles
would be entitled to enter the United
States under bond, in an amount
determined by the Commission and
prescribed by the Secretary of the
Treasury. The Commission is therefore
interested in receiving submissions
concerning the amount of the bond that
should be imposed if a remedy is
ordered.
Written Submissions: The
Commission does not wish to receive
further written submissions on the issue
of violation. However, parties to the
investigation, interested government
agencies, and any other interested
parties are encouraged to file written
submissions on the issues of remedy,
the public interest, and bonding. Such
submissions should be no more than
twenty-five (25) pages and should
address the recommended
determination by the ALJ on remedy
and bonding. Complainants and the
Commission investigative attorney are
also requested to submit proposed
remedial orders for the Commission’s
consideration. Complainants are also
requested to state the dates that the
patents expire and the HTSUS numbers
under which the accused products are
imported. The written submissions and
proposed remedial orders must be filed
no later than close of business on March
30, 2007. Reply submissions must be
filed no later than the close of business
on April 6, 2007. No further
submissions on these issues will be
permitted unless otherwise ordered by
the Commission.
Persons filing written submissions
must file the original document and 12
true copies thereof on or before the
deadlines stated above with the Office
of the Secretary. Any person desiring to
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submit a document to the Commission
in confidence must request confidential
treatment unless the information has
already been granted such treatment
during the proceedings. All such
requests should be directed to the
Secretary of the Commission and must
include a full statement of the reasons
why the Commission should grant such
treatment. See 19 CFR 210.6. Documents
for which confidential treatment by the
Commission is sought will be treated
accordingly. All nonconfidential written
submissions will be available for public
inspection at the Office of the Secretary.
The authority for the Commission’s
determination is contained in section
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in
§ 210.42–46 of the Commission’s Rules
of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
210.42–46).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: March 20, 2007.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
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[ Investigation No. 337–TA–582]
In the Matter of Certain Hydraulic
Excavators and Components Thereof;
Notice of Commission Decision Not To
Review Initial Determinations Granting
Joint Motions To Terminate
Investigation as to Certain
Respondents
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
the U.S. International Trade
Commission has determined not to
review the presiding administrative law
judge’s (‘‘ALJ’’) initial determinations
(‘‘IDs’’) (Orders No. 18 and 19) granting
joint motions to terminate the abovecaptioned investigation as to certain
respondents.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jonathan J. Engler, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202)
205–3112. Copies of the ALJ’s IDs and
all other non-confidential documents
filed in connection with this
investigation are or will be available for
inspection during official business
hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the
Office of the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E
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Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436,
telephone (202) 205–2000. General
information concerning the Commission
may also be obtained by accessing its
Internet server at https://www.usitc.gov.
The public record for this investigation
may be viewed on the Commission’s
electronic docket (EDIS) at https://
edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired
persons are advised that information on
this matter can be obtained by
contacting the Commission’s TDD
terminal on (202) 205–1810.
On August
29, 2006, the Commission instituted this
investigation, based on a complaint filed
by Caterpillar Inc. (‘‘Caterpillar’’) of
Peoria, Illinois. The complaint alleges
violations of section 337 in the
importation into the United States, the
sale for importation, and the sale within
the United States after importation of
certain hydraulic excavators and
components thereof by reason of
infringement of U.S. Trademark
Registration No. 2,140,606, U.S.
Trademark Registration No. 2,421,077,
U.S. Trademark Registration No.
2,140,605, and U.S. Trademark
Registration No. 2,448,848. The
complaint further alleges that an
industry in the United States exists as
required by subsection (a)(2) of section
337. The complainants requested that
the Commission issue a general
exclusion order and cease and desist
orders. The complaint named twenty
(20) firms as respondents. Two
respondents have been found in default.
On January 26, 2007, joint motions
between Caterpillar and Respondents
Deanco Auction Co. Of Mississippi Inc.,
Petrowsky Auctioneers, Inc., Ritchie
Bros. Auctioneers, Inc., and Ritchie
Brothers Auctioneers (America), Inc.
(collectively, the ‘‘Auctioneer
Respondents’’) and between Caterpillar
and Respondents Musselman
Construction Co., d/b/a Musselman
Rentals and Sales, Tractorland
Equipment Co., Inc., and Pacific Rim
Machinery, Inc. (collectively, the ‘‘NonAuctioneer Respondents’’) were filed
seeking termination of this investigation
based upon settlement agreements.
On February 21, 2007, the ALJ issued
the subject IDs (Order Nos. 18 & 19)
terminating the investigation as to the
Auctioneer Respondents and NonAuctioneer Respondents on the basis of
settlement agreements. The ALJ found
no indication that termination of the
investigation as to these respondents on
the basis of the settlement agreements
would adversely affect the public
interest, and that the procedural
requirements for terminating the
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investigation had been met. No petitions
for review were filed.
The Commission has determined not
to review the IDs.
The authority for the Commission’s
determination is contained in section
337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in
section 210.42 of the Commission’s
Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
210.42).
Issued: March 20, 2007.
By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
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[Inv. No. 337–TA–598]
In the Matter of Certain Unified
Communications Systems, Products
Used With Such Systems, and
Components Thereof; Notice of
Investigation
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Institution of investigation
pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a
complaint was filed with the U.S.
International Trade Commission on
February 16, 2007, under section 337 of
the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19
U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Microsoft
Corporation of Redmond, Washington.
A supplemental letter was filed on
March 9, 2007. The complaint, as
supplemented, alleges violations of
section 337 in the importation into the
United States, the sale for importation,
and the sale within the United States
after importation of certain unified
communications systems, products used
with such systems, and components
thereof by reason of infringement of
certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos.
6,421,439, 6,430,289, 6,263,064, and
6,728,357. The complaint, as
supplemented, further alleges that an
industry in the United States exists as
required by subsection (a)(2) of section
337.
The complainant requests that the
Commission institute an investigation
and, after the investigation, issue a
permanent exclusion order and a
permanent cease and desist order.
ADDRESSES: The complaint and
supplemental letter, except for any
confidential information contained
therein, are available for inspection
during official business hours (8:45 a.m.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-557]
In the Matter of Certain Automotive Parts; Notice of Commission
Determination Not To Review a Final Determination of Violation pf
Section 337; Schedule for Filing Written Submissions on Remedy, Public
Interest, and Bonding
AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade
Commission has determined not to review the final initial determination
(``ID'') issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') on
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December 4, 2006, regarding whether there is a violation of section 337
of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in the above-captioned
investigation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jonathan Engler, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3112. Copies of non-
confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are
or will be available for inspection during official business hours
(8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S.
International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC
20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. General information concerning the
Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at
https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be
viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://
edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information
on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD
terminal on (202) 205-1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation
on January 4, 2006, based on a complaint filed by Ford Global
Technologies, LLC (``Ford'')of Dearborn, Michigan. An amended complaint
was filed on December 12, 2005, and a supplemental letter was filed on
December 22, 2005. The amended complaint, as supplemented, alleges
violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States,
the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after
importation of certain automotive parts by reason of infringement of
U.S. Design Patent Nos. D496,890 (``the '890 patent''), D493,552 (``the
'552 patent''), D497,579 (``the '579 patent''), D503,135 (``the '135
patent''), D496,615 (``the '615 patent''), D502,561 (``the '561
patent''), D492,044 (``the '044 patent''), D491,119 (``the '119
patent''), D503,912 (``the '912 patent'') and D495,979 (``the '979
patent''). The complaint named the following as respondents: Keystone
Automotive Industries, Inc. of Pomona, California; U.S. Autoparts
Network, Inc. of Carson, California; Gordon Auto Body Parts Co., Ltd.
of Taiwan; Y.C.C. Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd. of Taiwan; TYC Brother
Industrial Co., Ltd. of Taiwan; and Depo Auto Parts Ind. Co., Ltd. of
Taiwan (collectively ``the Respondents''). The complaint further
alleged that an industry in the United States exists as required by
subsection (a)(2) of section 337. On August 3, 2006, the Commission
issued a notice not to review an ID granting partial termination of
this investigation as to the '801, '685, '299, '658 patents.
On December 4, 2006, the ALJ issued the final ID, finding that the
'119, '912, and '979 patents are invalid due to public use; that the
'890, '552, '135, '579, '561, '044, and '615 patents are not invalid,
are enforceable, and are infringed; and that there is a domestic
industry involving the patents in issue. Thus, he found a violation of
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended.
On December 15, 2006, Ford and the Respondents filed petitions for
review. Ford sought review of the ALJ's finding that the '119, '912 and
'979 patents are invalid as anticipated. The Respondents petitioned for
review of the ALJ's findings that patents '890, ''552, '579, '135,
'615, '561, and '044 were not anticipated, obvious or unenforceable,
and of Orders No. 7 and 12, in which the ALJ denied certain affirmative
defenses. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations opposed both
petitions for review. On December 15, 2006, all parties filed responses
to the petitions for review.
On December 26, 2006, the Commission determined to extend the
deadline for determining whether to review the ALJ's ID by 60 days to
March 20, 2007, and to extend the target date for completion of the
investigation by 60 days to May 4, 2007.
Having examined the record of this investigation, including the
ALJ's final ID and the submissions of the parties, the Commission has
determined not to review the final ID.
In connection with the final disposition of this investigation, the
Commission may (1) issue an order that could result in the exclusion of
the subject articles from entry into the United States, and/or (2)
issue one or more cease and desist orders that could result in the
respondent being required to cease and desist from engaging in unfair
acts in the importation and sale of such articles. Accordingly, the
Commission is interested in receiving written submissions that address
the form of remedy, if any, that should be ordered. If a party seeks
exclusion of an article from entry into the United States for purposes
other than entry for consumption, the party should so indicate and
provide information establishing that activities involving other types
of entry either are adversely affecting it or likely to do so. For
background, see In the Matter of Certain Devices for Connecting
Computers via Telephone Lines, Inv. No. 337-TA-360, USITC Pub. No. 2843
(December 1994) (Commission Opinion).
If the Commission contemplates some form of remedy, it must
consider the effects of that remedy upon the public interest. The
factors the Commission will consider include the effect that an
exclusion order and/or cease and desist orders would have on (1) the
public health and welfare, (2) competitive conditions in the U.S.
economy, (3) U.S. production of articles that are like or directly
competitive with those that are subject to investigation, and (4) U.S.
consumers. The Commission is therefore interested in receiving written
submissions that address the aforementioned public interest factors in
the context of this investigation.
If the Commission orders some form of remedy, the U.S. Trade
Representative, as delegated by the President, has 60 days to approve
or disapprove the Commission's action. See Presidential Memorandum of
July 21, 2005. 70 FR 43251 (July 26, 2005). During this period, the
subject articles would be entitled to enter the United States under
bond, in an amount determined by the Commission and prescribed by the
Secretary of the Treasury. The Commission is therefore interested in
receiving submissions concerning the amount of the bond that should be
imposed if a remedy is ordered.
Written Submissions: The Commission does not wish to receive
further written submissions on the issue of violation. However, parties
to the investigation, interested government agencies, and any other
interested parties are encouraged to file written submissions on the
issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding. Such submissions
should be no more than twenty-five (25) pages and should address the
recommended determination by the ALJ on remedy and bonding.
Complainants and the Commission investigative attorney are also
requested to submit proposed remedial orders for the Commission's
consideration. Complainants are also requested to state the dates that
the patents expire and the HTSUS numbers under which the accused
products are imported. The written submissions and proposed remedial
orders must be filed no later than close of business on March 30, 2007.
Reply submissions must be filed no later than the close of business on
April 6, 2007. No further submissions on these issues will be permitted
unless otherwise ordered by the Commission.
Persons filing written submissions must file the original document
and 12 true copies thereof on or before the deadlines stated above with
the Office of the Secretary. Any person desiring to
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submit a document to the Commission in confidence must request
confidential treatment unless the information has already been granted
such treatment during the proceedings. All such requests should be
directed to the Secretary of the Commission and must include a full
statement of the reasons why the Commission should grant such
treatment. See 19 CFR 210.6. Documents for which confidential treatment
by the Commission is sought will be treated accordingly. All
nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public
inspection at the Office of the Secretary.
The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and
in Sec. 210.42-46 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure
(19 CFR 210.42-46).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: March 20, 2007.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E7-5465 Filed 3-23-07; 8:45 am]
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