In the Matter of Certain Rubber Antidegradants, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Remand of Investigation to Presiding Administrative Law Judge; Rescission of Limited Exclusion Order, 32356-32357 [E8-12738]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337–TA–533]
In the Matter of Certain Rubber
Antidegradants, Components Thereof,
and Products Containing Same;
Remand of Investigation to Presiding
Administrative Law Judge; Rescission
of Limited Exclusion Order
U.S. International Trade
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that
the U.S. International Trade
Commission has determined to remand
the above-captioned investigation to the
presiding administrative law judge
(‘‘ALJ’’) for proceedings consistent with
the December 21, 2007 judgment of the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal
Circuit in Sinorgchem Co., Shandong v.
International Trade Commission, 511
F.3d 1132 (Fed. Cir. 2007). The
Commission has also determined to
rescind the limited exclusion order
previously issued in this investigation.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
James A. Worth, Office of the General
Counsel, U.S. International Trade
Commission, 500 E Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202)
205–3065. 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 (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 March 29, 2005, based on a
complaint brought by Flexsys America
L.P. (‘‘Flexsys’’), alleging a violation of
section 337 in the importation, the sale
for importation, or the sale after
importation of certain rubber
antidegradants, components thereof, or
products containing same by reason of
infringement of claims 30 or 61 of U.S.
Patent No. 5,117,063 (‘‘the ’063 patent’’),
or claims 7 or 11 of U.S. Patent No.
5,608,111 (‘‘the ’111 patent’’), or claims
1, 32, or 40 of U.S. Patent No. 6,140,538
(‘‘the ’538 patent’’). 70 FR 15,855 (Mar.
29, 2005). The patents teach processes
for the production of 4–ADPA and
alkylated derivatives of 4–ADPA. One of
these alkylated derivatives, 6–PPD, is
used to prevent the degradation of
rubber.
The complaint named as respondents
Sinorgchem Co. (‘‘Sinorgchem’’) of
Shandong, China, as well as Sovereign
Chemical Company (‘‘Sovereign’’),
Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
(‘‘KKPC’’), Vilax Corporation (‘‘Vilax’’),
and Stolt-Nielson Transportation Group
Ltd. (‘‘Stolt-Nielson’’). It was alleged
that the accused rubber antidegradant
products were made using the patented
processes. The investigation was
terminated with regard to the ’538
patent, and with regard to Vilax and
Stolt-Nielson.
On February 16, 2006, the ALJ issued
his final initial determination (‘‘final
ID’’ or ‘‘ID’’). The ALJ found that
Sinorgchem and Sovereign had violated
section 337 by infringing the asserted
claims of the ’063 and ’111 patents, but
found that KKPC had not. All parties
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petitioned for review of various parts of
the final ID.
The Commission reviewed the ALJ’s
final ID in its entirety, and solicited
further briefing from the parties on the
issues on review, as well as the on the
issues of remedy, the public interest,
and bonding. 71 FR 20131 (April 19,
2006). On review, the Commission
found the asserted claims to be
infringed by Sinorgchem and Sovereign,
made a determination of violation of
section 337 by Sinorgchem and
Sovereign, and issued a limited
exclusion order. The limited exclusion
order bars the unauthorized importation
into the United States by Sinorgchem
and Sovereign of 4–ADPA, made by a
process covered by claim 30 of the ’063
patent or claim 7 of the ’111 patent, and
6–PPD, made by a process covered by
claim 61 of the ’063 patent or claim 11
of the ’111 patent.
Sinorgchem appealed the
Commission’s final determination to the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal
Circuit (‘‘Federal Circuit’’). On
December 21, 2007, the Federal Circuit
issued its judgment vacating and
remanding the Commission’s final
determination for further proceedings
consistent with the Court’s opinion.
Sinorgchem Co., Shandong v.
International Trade Commission, 511
F.3d 1132 (Fed. Cir. 2007). Intervenor
Flexsys America L.P. (‘‘Flexsys’’)
petitioned the Federal Circuit for
rehearing and rehearing en banc. The
Commission supported rehearing. On
April 7, 2008, the Federal Circuit denied
the petition for rehearing and rehearing
en banc. The mandate of the Court
issued on April 14, 2008.
Upon consideration of this matter, the
Commission has determined to rescind
the limited exclusion order relating to
the importation of rubber antidegradants
made by Sinorgchem and Sovereign.
The Commission has also determined to
remand the investigation to the
presiding ALJ for proceedings consistent
with Sinorgchem Co., Shandong v.
International Trade Commission, 511
F.3d 1132 (Fed. Cir. 2007), including
issuance of a final initial determination
on violation and a recommended
determination on remedy and bonding.
This action is taken under the
authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act
of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337),
the Administrative Procedure Act, and
Part 210 of the Commission’s Rules of
Practice and Procedure (19 CFR Part
210).
By order of the Commission.
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Issued: June 3, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-533]
In the Matter of Certain Rubber Antidegradants, Components
Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Remand of Investigation to
Presiding Administrative Law Judge; Rescission of Limited Exclusion
Order
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 to remand the above-captioned investigation
to the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') for proceedings
consistent with the December 21, 2007 judgment of the U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Sinorgchem Co., Shandong v.
International Trade Commission, 511 F.3d 1132 (Fed. Cir. 2007). The
Commission has also determined to rescind the limited exclusion order
previously issued in this investigation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James A. Worth, Office of the General
Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3065. 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
(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 March 29, 2005, based on a complaint brought by Flexsys America L.P.
(``Flexsys''), alleging a violation of section 337 in the importation,
the sale for importation, or the sale after importation of certain
rubber antidegradants, components thereof, or products containing same
by reason of infringement of claims 30 or 61 of U.S. Patent No.
5,117,063 (``the '063 patent''), or claims 7 or 11 of U.S. Patent No.
5,608,111 (``the '111 patent''), or claims 1, 32, or 40 of U.S. Patent
No. 6,140,538 (``the '538 patent''). 70 FR 15,855 (Mar. 29, 2005). The
patents teach processes for the production of 4-ADPA and alkylated
derivatives of 4-ADPA. One of these alkylated derivatives, 6-PPD, is
used to prevent the degradation of rubber.
The complaint named as respondents Sinorgchem Co. (``Sinorgchem'')
of Shandong, China, as well as Sovereign Chemical Company
(``Sovereign''), Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (``KKPC''), Vilax
Corporation (``Vilax''), and Stolt-Nielson Transportation Group Ltd.
(``Stolt-Nielson''). It was alleged that the accused rubber
antidegradant products were made using the patented processes. The
investigation was terminated with regard to the '538 patent, and with
regard to Vilax and Stolt-Nielson.
On February 16, 2006, the ALJ issued his final initial
determination (``final ID'' or ``ID''). The ALJ found that Sinorgchem
and Sovereign had violated section 337 by infringing the asserted
claims of the '063 and '111 patents, but found that KKPC had not. All
parties
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petitioned for review of various parts of the final ID.
The Commission reviewed the ALJ's final ID in its entirety, and
solicited further briefing from the parties on the issues on review, as
well as the on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding.
71 FR 20131 (April 19, 2006). On review, the Commission found the
asserted claims to be infringed by Sinorgchem and Sovereign, made a
determination of violation of section 337 by Sinorgchem and Sovereign,
and issued a limited exclusion order. The limited exclusion order bars
the unauthorized importation into the United States by Sinorgchem and
Sovereign of 4-ADPA, made by a process covered by claim 30 of the '063
patent or claim 7 of the '111 patent, and 6-PPD, made by a process
covered by claim 61 of the '063 patent or claim 11 of the '111 patent.
Sinorgchem appealed the Commission's final determination to the
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (``Federal Circuit''). On
December 21, 2007, the Federal Circuit issued its judgment vacating and
remanding the Commission's final determination for further proceedings
consistent with the Court's opinion. Sinorgchem Co., Shandong v.
International Trade Commission, 511 F.3d 1132 (Fed. Cir. 2007).
Intervenor Flexsys America L.P. (``Flexsys'') petitioned the Federal
Circuit for rehearing and rehearing en banc. The Commission supported
rehearing. On April 7, 2008, the Federal Circuit denied the petition
for rehearing and rehearing en banc. The mandate of the Court issued on
April 14, 2008.
Upon consideration of this matter, the Commission has determined to
rescind the limited exclusion order relating to the importation of
rubber antidegradants made by Sinorgchem and Sovereign. The Commission
has also determined to remand the investigation to the presiding ALJ
for proceedings consistent with Sinorgchem Co., Shandong v.
International Trade Commission, 511 F.3d 1132 (Fed. Cir. 2007),
including issuance of a final initial determination on violation and a
recommended determination on remedy and bonding.
This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), the Administrative
Procedure Act, and Part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedure (19 CFR Part 210).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: June 3, 2008.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
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