Certain Digital Models, Digital Data, and Treatment Plans for Use in Making Incremental Dental Positioning Adjustment Appliances, the Appliances Made Therefrom, and Methods of Making the Same Rescission of Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of an Investigation, 66998-66999 [2016-23454]

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AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to rescind the cease and desist orders issued in this investigation and to terminate the investigation with a finding of no violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (‘‘Section 337’’). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sidney A. Rosenzweig, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708–2532. 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: This investigation was instituted on April 5, 2012, based upon a complaint filed on behalf of Align Technology, Inc., of San Jose, California (‘‘Align’’), on March 1, 2012, as corrected on March 22, 2012. 77 FR 20648 (April 5, 2012). The complaint alleged violations of Section 337 in the sale for importation, importation, or sale within the United States after importation of certain digital models, digital data, and treatment plans for use in making incremental dental positioning adjustment appliances, the appliances made therefrom, and methods of making the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00080 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,217,325 (‘‘the ’325 patent’’); U.S. Patent No. 6,471,511 (‘‘the ’511 patent’’); U.S. Patent No. 6,626,666 (‘‘the ’666 patent’’); U.S. Patent No. 6,705,863 (‘‘the ’863 patent’’); U.S. Patent No. 6,722,880 (‘‘the ’880 patent’’); U.S. Patent No. 7,134,874 (‘‘the ’874 patent’’); and U.S. Patent No. 8,070,487 (the ’487 patent’’). The notice of institution named as respondents ClearCorrect Pakistan (Private), Ltd. of Lahore, Pakistan (‘‘CCPK’’) and ClearCorrect Operating, LLC of Houston, Texas (‘‘CCUS’’) (collectively, ‘‘the Respondents’’). A Commission investigative attorney (‘‘IA’’) participated in the investigation. On May 6, 2013, the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) issued his final initial determination (‘‘ID’’), finding a violation of Section 337 with respect to the ’325 patent, the ’880 patent, the ’487 patent, the ’511 patent, the ’863 patent, and the ’874 patent. He found no violation as to the ’666 patent. The ALJ recommended the issuance of cease and desist orders directed to the Respondents. After receiving briefing from the parties and the public, on April 3, 2014, the Commission issued notice of its determination to affirm-in-part, modifyin-part, and reverse-in-part the final ID and to find a violation of Section 337. 79 FR 19640–41 (Apr. 9, 2014). The Commission found a violation of Section 337 with respect to (i) claims 1 and 4–8 of the ’863 patent; (ii) claims 1, 3, 7, and 9 of the ’666 patent; (iii) claims 1, 3, and 5 of the ’487 patent; (iv) claims 21, 30, 31 and 32 of the ’325 patent; and (v) claim 1 of the ’880 patent. On the same day, the Commission issued an opinion, with a dissenting opinion from Commissioner Johanson, and also issued cease and desist orders directed to CCUS and CCPK. The Commission terminated the investigation. On May 2, 2014, the Respondents filed a motion to stay the cease and desist orders pending appeal. On May 14, 2014, Complainant Align and the IA filed responses in opposition. On June 2, 2014, the Commission issued a notice and order granting the motion. ClearCorrect and Align each took appeals of the Commission’s determination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In ClearCorrect’s appeal, the Federal Circuit reversed the Commission’s decision that the electronic transmission of the digital models could constitute an imported ‘‘article’’ within the meaning of 19 U.S.C. 1337, and remanded the case to the Commission. ClearCorrect Operating, LLC v. ITC, 810 F.3d 1283 (Fed. Cir. 2015), reh’g en banc denied, E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 189 / Thursday, September 29, 2016 / Notices 819 F.3d 1334 (2016). No petition for certiorari was filed with the Supreme Court. In Align’s appeal, the Federal Circuit vacated and remanded the case to the Commission ‘‘for further proceedings in light of’’ the ClearCorrect decision. Align Tech., Inc. v. ITC, 622 F. App’x 910 (Fed. Cir. 2015). In view of the foregoing final decisions of the Federal Circuit, the Commission has determined to rescind the cease and desist orders issued in this investigation. The investigation is terminated with a finding of no violation of section 337. 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: September 23, 2016. Katherine Hiner, Acting Supervisory Attorney. [FR Doc. 2016–23454 Filed 9–28–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Federal Bureau of Investigation Meeting of the Compact Council for the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Federal Bureau of Investigation, Justice. ACTION: Meeting notice. AGENCY: The purpose of this notice is to announce a meeting of the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Council (Council) created by the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Act of 1998 (Compact). Thus far, the Federal Government and 30 states are parties to the Compact which governs the exchange of criminal history records for licensing, employment, and similar purposes. 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Any member of the public wishing to file a written statement with the Council or wishing to address this session of the Council should notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Compact Officer, Mrs. Chasity S. Anderson at (304) 625–2803, at least 24 hours prior to the start of the session. The notification should contain the individual’s name and corporate designation, consumer affiliation, or government designation, along with a short statement describing the topic to be addressed and the time needed for the presentation. Individuals will ordinarily be allowed up to 15 minutes to present a topic. DATES AND TIMES: The Council will meet in open session from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., on November 2–3, 2016. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Holiday Inn St. Louis Downtown—Convention Center, 811 North Ninth Street, St. Louis, Missouri, telephone (314) 421–4000. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquiries may be addressed to Mrs. Chasity S. 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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-833]


Certain Digital Models, Digital Data, and Treatment Plans for Use 
in Making Incremental Dental Positioning Adjustment Appliances, the 
Appliances Made Therefrom, and Methods of Making the Same Rescission of 
Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of an 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 rescind the cease and desist orders issued 
in this investigation and to terminate the investigation with a finding 
of no violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 
19 U.S.C. 1337 (``Section 337'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sidney A. Rosenzweig, Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-2532. 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: This investigation was instituted on April 
5, 2012, based upon a complaint filed on behalf of Align Technology, 
Inc., of San Jose, California (``Align''), on March 1, 2012, as 
corrected on March 22, 2012. 77 FR 20648 (April 5, 2012). The complaint 
alleged violations of Section 337 in the sale for importation, 
importation, or sale within the United States after importation of 
certain digital models, digital data, and treatment plans for use in 
making incremental dental positioning adjustment appliances, the 
appliances made therefrom, and methods of making the same by reason of 
infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,217,325 (``the '325 
patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,471,511 (``the '511 patent''); U.S. Patent 
No. 6,626,666 (``the '666 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,705,863 (``the 
'863 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,722,880 (``the '880 patent''); U.S. 
Patent No. 7,134,874 (``the '874 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 
8,070,487 (the '487 patent''). The notice of institution named as 
respondents ClearCorrect Pakistan (Private), Ltd. of Lahore, Pakistan 
(``CCPK'') and ClearCorrect Operating, LLC of Houston, Texas (``CCUS'') 
(collectively, ``the Respondents''). A Commission investigative 
attorney (``IA'') participated in the investigation.
    On May 6, 2013, the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') 
issued his final initial determination (``ID''), finding a violation of 
Section 337 with respect to the '325 patent, the '880 patent, the '487 
patent, the '511 patent, the '863 patent, and the '874 patent. He found 
no violation as to the '666 patent. The ALJ recommended the issuance of 
cease and desist orders directed to the Respondents.
    After receiving briefing from the parties and the public, on April 
3, 2014, the Commission issued notice of its determination to affirm-
in-part, modify-in-part, and reverse-in-part the final ID and to find a 
violation of Section 337. 79 FR 19640-41 (Apr. 9, 2014). The Commission 
found a violation of Section 337 with respect to (i) claims 1 and 4-8 
of the '863 patent; (ii) claims 1, 3, 7, and 9 of the '666 patent; 
(iii) claims 1, 3, and 5 of the '487 patent; (iv) claims 21, 30, 31 and 
32 of the '325 patent; and (v) claim 1 of the '880 patent. On the same 
day, the Commission issued an opinion, with a dissenting opinion from 
Commissioner Johanson, and also issued cease and desist orders directed 
to CCUS and CCPK. The Commission terminated the investigation.
    On May 2, 2014, the Respondents filed a motion to stay the cease 
and desist orders pending appeal. On May 14, 2014, Complainant Align 
and the IA filed responses in opposition. On June 2, 2014, the 
Commission issued a notice and order granting the motion.
    ClearCorrect and Align each took appeals of the Commission's 
determination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In 
ClearCorrect's appeal, the Federal Circuit reversed the Commission's 
decision that the electronic transmission of the digital models could 
constitute an imported ``article'' within the meaning of 19 U.S.C. 
1337, and remanded the case to the Commission. ClearCorrect Operating, 
LLC v. ITC, 810 F.3d 1283 (Fed. Cir. 2015), reh'g en banc denied,

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819 F.3d 1334 (2016). No petition for certiorari was filed with the 
Supreme Court.
    In Align's appeal, the Federal Circuit vacated and remanded the 
case to the Commission ``for further proceedings in light of'' the 
ClearCorrect decision. Align Tech., Inc. v. ITC, 622 F. App'x 910 (Fed. 
Cir. 2015).
    In view of the foregoing final decisions of the Federal Circuit, 
the Commission has determined to rescind the cease and desist orders 
issued in this investigation. The investigation is terminated with a 
finding of no violation of section 337.
    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: September 23, 2016.
Katherine Hiner,
Acting Supervisory Attorney.
[FR Doc. 2016-23454 Filed 9-28-16; 8:45 am]
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