In the Matter of Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Decision To Affirm-In-Part and Reverse-In-Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and a Cease and Desist Order; and Termination of the Investigation, 31311-31312 [E9-15387]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 124 / Tuesday, June 30, 2009 / Notices We provide this notice pursuant to section 10(c) of the Act and pursuant to implementing regulations for NEPA (40 CFR 1506.6). Dated: June 23, 2009. Susan K. Moore, Field Supervisor, Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, Sacramento, California. [FR Doc. E9–15395 Filed 6–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–631] In the Matter of Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Decision To Affirm-In-Part and Reverse-In-Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and a Cease and Desist Order; and Termination of the Investigation sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES6 AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to affirmin-part and reverse-in-part a final initial determination (‘‘ID’’) of the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) finding a violation of section 337 by the respondents’ products in the abovecaptioned investigation, and has issued a limited exclusion order directed against products of respondents Sharp Corporation of Japan; Sharp Electronics Corporation of Mahwah, New Jersey; and Sharp Electronics Manufacturing Company of America, Inc. of San Diego, California (collectively ‘‘Sharp’’); and cease and desist orders direct against products of Sharp Electronics Corp. and Sharp Electronics Manufacturing Co. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint Gerdine, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708–5468. 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 VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:55 Jun 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 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 25, 2008, based on a complaint filed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (‘‘Samsung’’) of Korea. 73 FR 4626–27. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain liquid crystal display (‘‘LCD’’) devices and products containing the same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,193,666; 6,771,344 (‘‘the ‘344 patent’’); 7,295,196; and 6,937,311 (‘‘the ‘311 patent’’). The complaint further alleges the existence of a domestic industry as to each asserted patent. The Commission’s notice of investigation named the following respondents: Sharp Corporation of Japan; Sharp Electronics Corporation of Mahwah, New Jersey; and Sharp Electronics Manufacturing, Company of America, Inc. of San Diego, California. On January 26, 2009, the ALJ issued his final ID finding a violation of section 337 by respondents as to the ‘311 and ‘344 patents only, and issued his recommended determinations on remedy and bonding. On February 9, 2009, Sharp and the Commission investigative attorney (‘‘IA’’) filed petitions for review of the final ID. The IA and Samsung filed responses to the petitions on February 17, 2009. On March 30, 2009, the Commission determined to review: (1) The ALJ’s construction of the claim term ‘‘domain dividers’’ found in the ‘311 patent;’’ (2) the ALJ’s determination that Sharp’s LCD devices infringe the ‘311 patent; (3) the ALJ’s determination that the ‘311 patent is not unenforceable; and (4) the ALJ’s determination that the asserted claims of the ‘344 patent are not invalid as anticipated by U.S. Patent No. 5,309,264 (‘‘the ‘264 patent’’). The Commission requested the parties to respond to certain questions concerning the issues under review and requested written submissions on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding from the parties and interested non-parties. 74 FR 15301–02 (April 3, 2009). On April 10 and April 17, 2009, respectively, complainant Samsung, the PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31311 Sharp respondents, and the IA filed briefs and reply briefs on the issues for which the Commission requested written submissions. Also, the Commission received four submissions from interested non-parties on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding. Having reviewed the record in this investigation, including the final ID and the parties’ written submissions, the Commission has determined to affirmin-part and reverse-in-part the ID. Particularly, the Commission has construed the term ‘‘domain dividers’’ in claims 6 and 8 of the ‘311 patent to be ‘‘apertures formed in the conductive layer comprising the electrode.’’ Further, the Commission has reversed the ALJ’s ruling of infringement of the ‘311 patent by Sharp’s LCD devices and determined that these devices do not infringe claims 6 and 8 under the Commission’s claim construction of ‘‘domain dividers.’’ Also, the Commission has taken no position on the validity of the ‘311 patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 112, ¶ 1, under the ALJ’s construction of ‘‘domain dividers,’’ or the unenforceability of the ‘311 patent. In addition, the Commission has affirmed the ALJ’s finding that claims 7 and 8 of the ‘344 patent are not invalid in view of the ‘264 patent, and affirm his determination of a violation of section 337 with respect to the ‘344 patent. Further, the Commission has made its determination on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding. The Commission has determined that the appropriate form of relief is both: (1) A limited exclusion order prohibiting the unlicensed entry of LCD devices, including display panels and modules, and LCD televisions or professional displays containing the same that infringe claims 7 or 8 of the ‘344 patent, that are manufactured abroad by or on behalf of, or are imported by or on behalf of, Sharp, or any of its affiliated companies, parents, subsidiaries, licensees, contractors, or other related business entities, or successors or assigns; and (2) cease and desist orders prohibiting Sharp Electronics Corp. and Sharp Electronics Manufacturing Co. from conducting any of the following activities in the United States: importing, selling, marketing, advertising, distributing, offering for sale, transferring (except for exportation), and soliciting U.S. agents or distributors for, LCD devices, including display panels and modules, and LCD televisions or professional displays containing the same that are covered by claims 7 or 8 of the ‘344 patent. E:\FR\FM\30JNN1.SGM 30JNN1 31312 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 124 / Tuesday, June 30, 2009 / Notices The Commission further determined that the public interest factors enumerated in section 337(d)(1) (19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1)) do not preclude issuance of the limited exclusion order or the cease and desist order. Finally, the Commission determined that no bond is required to permit temporary importation during the period of Presidential review (19 U.S.C. 1337(j)). The Commission’s orders and opinion were delivered to the President and to the United States Trade Representative on the day of its issuance. The Commission has terminated this investigation. 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 sections 210.42, 210.45, and 210.50 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.42, 210.45, 210.50). By order of the Commission. Issued June 24, 2009. Marilyn R. Abbott, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. E9–15387 Filed 6–29–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES6 Notice of Lodging Proposed Consent Decree In accordance with Departmental Policy, 28 CFR 50.7, notice is hereby given that a proposed Consent Decree in United States v. JLG Enterprises, et al., D. Minn., Civil No. 09–00708, was lodged with the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota on June 23, 2009. This proposed Consent Decree concerns a complaint filed by the United States against Jeffrey Gilbert, individually and d/b/a/JLG Enterprises; Gary Gilbert, individually and d/b/a JLG Enterprises; JLG Enterprises, a Minnesota general partnership; and JLG Enterprises of Hermantown, LLP, a Minnesota limited liability partnership, pursuant to sections 301(a), 309 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1311(a), 1319 and 1344, to obtain injunctive relief from and impose civil penalties against the Defendants for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging pollutants without a permit into waters of the United States. The proposed Consent Decree resolves these allegations by requiring the Defendants to restore the impacted areas and/or perform mitigation and to pay a civil penalty. The Department of Justice will accept written comments relating to this VerDate Nov<24>2008 19:55 Jun 29, 2009 Jkt 217001 proposed Consent Decree for thirty (30) days from the date of publication of this Notice. Please address comments to Joshua M. Levin, U.S. Department of Justice, Environment & Natural Resources Division, Environmental Defense Section, P.O. Box 23986, Washington, DC 20026–3986, and refer to United States v. JLG Enterprises, DJ # 90–5–1–1–18212. The proposed Consent Decree may be examined at the Clerk’s Office, United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, 300 South 4th Street, Suite 202, Minneapolis, MN 55415. In addition, the proposed Consent Decree may be viewed at https://www.usdoj.gov/ enrd/Consent_Decrees.html. Maureen M. Katz, Assistant Section Chief, Environment & Natural Resources Division. [FR Doc. 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The Department of Justice will receive comments relating to the proposed Consent Decree for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this publication. Comments should be addressed to the Assistant Attorney General, Environment and Natural Resources Division, and either e-mailed to pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov or mailed to P.O. Box 7611, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20044–7611, and should refer to United States et al. v. City of West Point, et al., DJ Ref. No. 90–5–1–1–09326. The proposed Agreement may be examined at the Office of the United States Attorney for the District of PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Nebraska, 487 Federal Building, 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, NE 68508, and at the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, 901 N. 5th St., Kansas City, KS 66101. During the public comment period, the proposed Agreement may also be examined on the following Department of Justice Web site, https://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/ Consent_Decrees.html. 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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-631]


In the Matter of Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices and 
Products Containing the Same; Notice of Commission Decision To Affirm-
In-Part and Reverse-In-Part a Final Initial Determination Finding a 
Violation of Section 337; Issuance of a Limited Exclusion Order and a 
Cease and Desist Order; and Termination of the Investigation

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 affirm-in-part and reverse-in-part a final 
initial determination (``ID'') of the presiding administrative law 
judge (``ALJ'') finding a violation of section 337 by the respondents' 
products in the above-captioned investigation, and has issued a limited 
exclusion order directed against products of respondents Sharp 
Corporation of Japan; Sharp Electronics Corporation of Mahwah, New 
Jersey; and Sharp Electronics Manufacturing Company of America, Inc. of 
San Diego, California (collectively ``Sharp''); and cease and desist 
orders direct against products of Sharp Electronics Corp. and Sharp 
Electronics Manufacturing Co.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint Gerdine, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-5468. 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 25, 2008, based on a complaint filed by Samsung Electronics 
Co., Ltd. (``Samsung'') of Korea. 73 FR 4626-27. The complaint, as 
supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 
1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in the importation into the United 
States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States 
after importation of certain liquid crystal display (``LCD'') devices 
and products containing the same by reason of infringement of certain 
claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,193,666; 6,771,344 (``the `344 patent''); 
7,295,196; and 6,937,311 (``the `311 patent''). The complaint further 
alleges the existence of a domestic industry as to each asserted 
patent. The Commission's notice of investigation named the following 
respondents: Sharp Corporation of Japan; Sharp Electronics Corporation 
of Mahwah, New Jersey; and Sharp Electronics Manufacturing, Company of 
America, Inc. of San Diego, California.
    On January 26, 2009, the ALJ issued his final ID finding a 
violation of section 337 by respondents as to the `311 and `344 patents 
only, and issued his recommended determinations on remedy and bonding. 
On February 9, 2009, Sharp and the Commission investigative attorney 
(``IA'') filed petitions for review of the final ID. The IA and Samsung 
filed responses to the petitions on February 17, 2009.
    On March 30, 2009, the Commission determined to review: (1) The 
ALJ's construction of the claim term ``domain dividers'' found in the 
`311 patent;'' (2) the ALJ's determination that Sharp's LCD devices 
infringe the `311 patent; (3) the ALJ's determination that the `311 
patent is not unenforceable; and (4) the ALJ's determination that the 
asserted claims of the `344 patent are not invalid as anticipated by 
U.S. Patent No. 5,309,264 (``the `264 patent'').
    The Commission requested the parties to respond to certain 
questions concerning the issues under review and requested written 
submissions on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding 
from the parties and interested non-parties. 74 FR 15301-02 (April 3, 
2009).
    On April 10 and April 17, 2009, respectively, complainant Samsung, 
the Sharp respondents, and the IA filed briefs and reply briefs on the 
issues for which the Commission requested written submissions. Also, 
the Commission received four submissions from interested non-parties on 
the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding.
    Having reviewed the record in this investigation, including the 
final ID and the parties' written submissions, the Commission has 
determined to affirm-in-part and reverse-in-part the ID. Particularly, 
the Commission has construed the term ``domain dividers'' in claims 6 
and 8 of the `311 patent to be ``apertures formed in the conductive 
layer comprising the electrode.'' Further, the Commission has reversed 
the ALJ's ruling of infringement of the `311 patent by Sharp's LCD 
devices and determined that these devices do not infringe claims 6 and 
8 under the Commission's claim construction of ``domain dividers.'' 
Also, the Commission has taken no position on the validity of the `311 
patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 112, ] 1, under the ALJ's construction of 
``domain dividers,'' or the unenforceability of the `311 patent. In 
addition, the Commission has affirmed the ALJ's finding that claims 7 
and 8 of the `344 patent are not invalid in view of the `264 patent, 
and affirm his determination of a violation of section 337 with respect 
to the `344 patent.
    Further, the Commission has made its determination on the issues of 
remedy, the public interest, and bonding. The Commission has determined 
that the appropriate form of relief is both: (1) A limited exclusion 
order prohibiting the unlicensed entry of LCD devices, including 
display panels and modules, and LCD televisions or professional 
displays containing the same that infringe claims 7 or 8 of the `344 
patent, that are manufactured abroad by or on behalf of, or are 
imported by or on behalf of, Sharp, or any of its affiliated companies, 
parents, subsidiaries, licensees, contractors, or other related 
business entities, or successors or assigns; and (2) cease and desist 
orders prohibiting Sharp Electronics Corp. and Sharp Electronics 
Manufacturing Co. from conducting any of the following activities in 
the United States: importing, selling, marketing, advertising, 
distributing, offering for sale, transferring (except for exportation), 
and soliciting U.S. agents or distributors for, LCD devices, including 
display panels and modules, and LCD televisions or professional 
displays containing the same that are covered by claims 7 or 8 of the 
`344 patent.

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    The Commission further determined that the public interest factors 
enumerated in section 337(d)(1) (19 U.S.C. 1337(d)(1)) do not preclude 
issuance of the limited exclusion order or the cease and desist order. 
Finally, the Commission determined that no bond is required to permit 
temporary importation during the period of Presidential review (19 
U.S.C. 1337(j)). The Commission's orders and opinion were delivered to 
the President and to the United States Trade Representative on the day 
of its issuance.
    The Commission has terminated this investigation. 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 sections 
210.42, 210.45, and 210.50 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and 
Procedure (19 CFR 210.42, 210.45, 210.50).

    By order of the Commission.
    Issued June 24, 2009.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E9-15387 Filed 6-29-09; 8:45 am]
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