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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 137 / Friday, July 17, 2015 / Notices INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–942] Certain Wireless Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablets III; Commission Determination To Affirm an Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation Based on a Settlement Agreement U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to affirm the presiding administrative law judge’s initial determination (‘‘ID’’) (Order No. 9) terminating the above-captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement. SUMMARY: srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Chen, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2392. 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 December 30, 2014, based on a complaint filed by Pragmatus Mobile, LLC of Alexandria, Virginia (‘‘Pragmatus’’). 79 FR 78478 (Dec. 30, 2014). The complaint alleged 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 wireless devices, including mobile phones and tablets, by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,466,795. The notice of investigation named ASUSTek Computer, Inc. of Taipei, Taiwan; ASUS Computer International, Inc. of Fremont, California; and ASUS Technology Pte. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:59 Jul 16, 2015 Jkt 235001 Ltd. of Singapore (collectively ‘‘ASUS’’) as respondents. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations is not a party to this investigation. On May 13, 2015, Pragmatus and ASUS jointly filed a motion to terminate the investigation based on a settlement agreement. Pragmatus and ASUS filed public and confidential versions of the motion to terminate and the settlement agreement. On May 14, 2015, the ALJ issued the subject ID granting the motion to terminate. The ID stated that the settlement agreement fully resolves all claims that Pragmatus has asserted against ASUS in this investigation. The ALJ found that termination of this investigation is in the public interest. On June 15, 2015, the Commission determined to review the ID because the public version of the settlement agreement did not comply with Commission Rules 210.21(b)(1) and 201.6. The Commission requested the parties to file a revised public version of their settlement agreement. On June 29, 2015, the parties submitted a revised public version of their settlement agreement that complies with the Commission rules. Accordingly, the Commission has determined to terminate the investigation in its entirety. 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 Part 210 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210). By order of the Commission. Issued: July 13, 2015. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2015–17539 Filed 7–16–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Antitrust Division Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993—UHD Alliance, Inc. Notice is hereby given that, on June 17, 2015, pursuant to section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, 15 U.S.C. 4301 et seq. (‘‘the Act’’), UHD Alliance, Inc. (‘‘UHD Alliance’’) has filed written notifications simultaneously with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission disclosing (1) the identities of the parties to the venture and (2) the nature and objectives of the venture. 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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-942]


Certain Wireless Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablets 
III; Commission Determination To Affirm an Initial Determination 
Terminating the Investigation Based on a Settlement Agreement

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 the presiding administrative law 
judge's initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 9) terminating the 
above-captioned investigation based on a settlement agreement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Chen, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2392. 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 December 30, 2014, based on a complaint filed by Pragmatus Mobile, 
LLC of Alexandria, Virginia (``Pragmatus''). 79 FR 78478 (Dec. 30, 
2014). The complaint alleged 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 wireless devices, including mobile 
phones and tablets, by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. 
Patent No. 8,466,795. The notice of investigation named ASUSTek 
Computer, Inc. of Taipei, Taiwan; ASUS Computer International, Inc. of 
Fremont, California; and ASUS Technology Pte. Ltd. of Singapore 
(collectively ``ASUS'') as respondents. The Office of Unfair Import 
Investigations is not a party to this investigation.
    On May 13, 2015, Pragmatus and ASUS jointly filed a motion to 
terminate the investigation based on a settlement agreement. Pragmatus 
and ASUS filed public and confidential versions of the motion to 
terminate and the settlement agreement.
    On May 14, 2015, the ALJ issued the subject ID granting the motion 
to terminate. The ID stated that the settlement agreement fully 
resolves all claims that Pragmatus has asserted against ASUS in this 
investigation. The ALJ found that termination of this investigation is 
in the public interest.
    On June 15, 2015, the Commission determined to review the ID 
because the public version of the settlement agreement did not comply 
with Commission Rules 210.21(b)(1) and 201.6. The Commission requested 
the parties to file a revised public version of their settlement 
agreement.
    On June 29, 2015, the parties submitted a revised public version of 
their settlement agreement that complies with the Commission rules. 
Accordingly, the Commission has determined to terminate the 
investigation in its entirety.
    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 Part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 
part 210).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: July 13, 2015.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2015-17539 Filed 7-16-15; 8:45 am]
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