Certain Liquid Crystal Ewriters and Components Thereof; Commission Final Determination of Violation of Section 337; Termination of Investigation; Issuance of Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Order, 45609-45610 [2017-20939]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 188 / Friday, September 29, 2017 / Notices investigation is sold at the retail level, representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to the investigations. Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210). By order of the Commission. Issued: September 26, 2017. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2017–20904 Filed 9–28–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P Background INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–584 and 731– TA–1382 (Preliminary)] Uncoated Groundwood Paper From Canada; Determinations asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES On the basis of the record 1 developed in the subject investigations, the United States International Trade Commission (‘‘Commission’’) determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (‘‘the Act’’), that there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of uncoated groundwood paper from Canada, provided for in subheadings 4801.00.01, 4802.61.10, 4802.61.20, 4802.61.31, 4802.61.60, 4802.62.10, 4802.62.20, 4802.62.30, 4802.62.61, 4802.69.10, 4802.69.20, 4802.69.30, 4805.91.50, 4805.91.70, and 4805.91.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (‘‘LTFV’’) and to be subsidized by the government of Canada. Commencement of Final Phase Investigations Pursuant to section 207.18 of the Commission’s rules, the Commission also gives notice of the commencement of the final phase of its investigations. The Commission will issue a final phase notice of scheduling, which will be published in the Federal Register as provided in section 207.21 of the Commission’s rules, upon notice from the Department of Commerce (‘‘Commerce’’) of affirmative preliminary determinations in the investigations under sections 703(b) or 733(b) of the Act, or, if the preliminary determinations are negative, upon notice of affirmative final determinations in those investigations under sections 705(a) or 735(a) of the Act. Parties that filed entries of appearance in the preliminary phase of the investigations need not enter a separate appearance for the final phase of the investigations. Industrial users, and, if the merchandise under On August 9, 2017, North Pacific Paper Company (‘‘NORPAC’’), Longview, Washington filed a petition with the Commission and Commerce, alleging that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury by reason of LTFV and subsidized imports of uncoated groundwood paper from Canada. Accordingly, effective August 9, 2017, the Commission, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)), instituted countervailing duty investigation No. 701–TA–584 and antidumping duty investigation No. 731–TA–1382 (Preliminary). Notice of the institution of the Commission’s investigations and of a public conference to be held in connection therewith was given by posting copies of the notice in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, Washington, DC, and by publishing the notice in the Federal Register of August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38707). The conference was held in Washington, DC, on August 30, 2017, and all persons who requested the opportunity were permitted to appear in person or by counsel. The Commission made these determinations pursuant to sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)). It completed and filed its determinations in these investigations on September 25, 2017. The views of the Commission are contained in USITC Publication 4732 (October 2017), entitled Uncoated Groundwood Paper from Canada: Investigation Nos. 701–TA–584 and 731–1382 (Preliminary). By order of the Commission. Issued: September 25, 2017. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2017–20878 Filed 9–28–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P 1 The record is defined in sec. 207.2(f) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 207.2(f)). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:50 Sep 28, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45609 INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–1035] Certain Liquid Crystal Ewriters and Components Thereof; Commission Final Determination of Violation of Section 337; Termination of Investigation; Issuance of Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Order U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission has determined to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order. The investigation is terminated. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan M. Valentine, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708–2301. 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 January 13, 2017, based on a complaint filed by Kent Displays, Inc. of Kent, Ohio (‘‘Kent Displays’’). 82 FR 4418. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (‘‘section 337’’), in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain liquid crystal eWriters and components thereof that infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 7,351,506 (‘‘the ’506 patent’’) and 8,947,604 (‘‘the ’604 patent’’). Id. The Commission’s notice of investigation named as respondents Shenzhen Howshow E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES 45610 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 188 / Friday, September 29, 2017 / Notices Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a Shenzhen Howshare Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a Howshare (‘‘Howshare’’) of Shenzhen, China, and Shenzhen SUNstone Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a iQbe (‘‘iQbe’’) of Shenzhen, China. Id. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations is not participating in this investigation. Id. On April 11, 2017, the ALJ issued an ID finding iQbe in default for failing to respond to the complaint, the notice of investigation, and multiple discovery requests, and for failing to respond to an order to show cause why it should not be found in default. Order No. 9, not reviewed, Notice (May 11, 2017). On May 31, 2017, the ALJ issued an ID, granting Kent Displays’ motion to terminate the investigation with respect to Howshare based on a withdrawal of the complaint. Order No. 11 (May 31, 2017). On June 1, 2017, Kent Displays filed a declaration seeking a limited exclusion order (‘‘LEO’’) and a proposed cease and desist order (‘‘CDO’’) against the defaulted respondent iQbe pursuant to section 337(g)(1) and Commission Rule 210.16(c). The declaration contains Kent Displays’ views on remedy, the public interest, and bonding. A proposed LEO and CDO were attached to the declaration. On June 26, 2017, the Commission issued a notice determining not to review Order No. 11. Notice (Jun. 26, 2017); 82 FR 29930–31 (June 30, 2017). The notice also requested written submissions on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding concerning the requested LEO and CDO against iQbe. Id. On July 10, 2017, Kent Displays filed its submission on remedy, the public interest, and bonding. No other submissions were received. Having reviewed the submissions on remedy, the public interest, and bonding filed in response to the Commission’s Notice, and the information provided in the complaint, the Commission has determined, pursuant to section 337(g)(1), 19 U.S.C. 1337(g)(1), that the appropriate form of relief in this investigation is: (1) An LEO against iQbe, prohibiting the unlicensed entry of liquid crystal eWriters and components thereof that infringe claims 1–5, 10, 11, 13–16, 18–23, 26, and 27 of the ’506 patent and/or claims 1, 2, 9–11, 15–17, 21, and 22 of the ’604 patent and (2) an order that iQbe cease and desist from importing, selling, marketing, advertising, distributing, transferring (except for exportation), soliciting United States agents or distributors, and aiding or abetting other entities in the importation, sale for importation, sale VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:50 Sep 28, 2017 Jkt 241001 after importation, transfer (except for exportation), or distribution of liquid crystal eWriters and components thereof that infringe claims 1–5, 10, 11, 13–16, 18–23, 26, and 27 of the ’506 patent and/or claims 1, 2, 9–11, 15–17, 21, and 22 of the ’604 patent. The Commission has determined that the public interest factors enumerated in section 337(g)(1), 19 U.S.C. 1337(g)(1), do not preclude the issuance of the LEO or CDO. The Commission has determined that bonding at 100 percent of the entered value of the covered products is required during the period of Presidential review, 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). The Commission’s order and opinion were delivered to the President and the United States Trade Representative on the day of their issuance. The investigation is terminated. 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 26, 2017. Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2017–20939 Filed 9–28–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Shaving Cartridges, Components Thereof and Products Containing Same, DN 3257; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant’s filing pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205–2000. The public version of the complaint can be accessed on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov, and will be available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 United States International Trade Commission (USITC) at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (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 has received a complaint and a submission pursuant to § 210.8(b) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure filed on behalf of The Gillette Company LLC on September 25, 2017. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (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 shaving cartridges, components thereof and products containing same. The complaint names as respondents Edgewell Personal Care Company of Chesterfield, MO; Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC of Shelton, CT; Edgewell Personal Care, LLC of Shelton, CT; Schick Manufacturing, Inc. of Shelton, CT; and Schick (Guangzhou) Co., Limited of China. The complainant requests that the Commission issue a limited exclusion, cease and desist orders and impose a bond upon respondents’ alleged infringing articles during the 60-day Presidential review period pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). Proposed respondents, other interested parties, and members of the public are invited to file comments, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, inclusive of attachments, on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or § 210.8(b) filing. Comments should address whether issuance of the relief specifically requested by the complainant in this investigation would affect the public health and welfare in the United States, competitive conditions in the United States economy, the production of like or directly competitive articles in the United States, or United States consumers. In particular, the Commission is interested in comments that: (i) Explain how the articles potentially subject to the requested E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1035]


Certain Liquid Crystal Ewriters and Components Thereof; 
Commission Final Determination of Violation of Section 337; Termination 
of Investigation; Issuance of Limited Exclusion Order and Cease and 
Desist 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 found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 
1930 in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission has 
determined to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist 
order. The investigation is terminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan M. Valentine, Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-2301. 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 January 13, 2017, based on a complaint filed by Kent Displays, Inc. 
of Kent, Ohio (``Kent Displays''). 82 FR 4418. The complaint alleges 
violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 
U.S.C. 1337 (``section 337''), in the importation into the United 
States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States 
after importation of certain liquid crystal eWriters and components 
thereof that infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 7,351,506 (``the '506 patent'') 
and 8,947,604 (``the '604 patent''). Id. The Commission's notice of 
investigation named as respondents Shenzhen Howshow

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Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a Shenzhen Howshare Technology Co., Ltd., d/
b/a Howshare (``Howshare'') of Shenzhen, China, and Shenzhen SUNstone 
Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a iQbe (``iQbe'') of Shenzhen, China. Id. The 
Office of Unfair Import Investigations is not participating in this 
investigation. Id.
    On April 11, 2017, the ALJ issued an ID finding iQbe in default for 
failing to respond to the complaint, the notice of investigation, and 
multiple discovery requests, and for failing to respond to an order to 
show cause why it should not be found in default. Order No. 9, not 
reviewed, Notice (May 11, 2017).
    On May 31, 2017, the ALJ issued an ID, granting Kent Displays' 
motion to terminate the investigation with respect to Howshare based on 
a withdrawal of the complaint. Order No. 11 (May 31, 2017).
    On June 1, 2017, Kent Displays filed a declaration seeking a 
limited exclusion order (``LEO'') and a proposed cease and desist order 
(``CDO'') against the defaulted respondent iQbe pursuant to section 
337(g)(1) and Commission Rule 210.16(c). The declaration contains Kent 
Displays' views on remedy, the public interest, and bonding. A proposed 
LEO and CDO were attached to the declaration.
    On June 26, 2017, the Commission issued a notice determining not to 
review Order No. 11. Notice (Jun. 26, 2017); 82 FR 29930-31 (June 30, 
2017). The notice also requested written submissions on the issues of 
remedy, the public interest, and bonding concerning the requested LEO 
and CDO against iQbe. Id.
    On July 10, 2017, Kent Displays filed its submission on remedy, the 
public interest, and bonding. No other submissions were received.
    Having reviewed the submissions on remedy, the public interest, and 
bonding filed in response to the Commission's Notice, and the 
information provided in the complaint, the Commission has determined, 
pursuant to section 337(g)(1), 19 U.S.C. 1337(g)(1), that the 
appropriate form of relief in this investigation is: (1) An LEO against 
iQbe, prohibiting the unlicensed entry of liquid crystal eWriters and 
components thereof that infringe claims 1-5, 10, 11, 13-16, 18-23, 26, 
and 27 of the '506 patent and/or claims 1, 2, 9-11, 15-17, 21, and 22 
of the '604 patent and (2) an order that iQbe cease and desist from 
importing, selling, marketing, advertising, distributing, transferring 
(except for exportation), soliciting United States agents or 
distributors, and aiding or abetting other entities in the importation, 
sale for importation, sale after importation, transfer (except for 
exportation), or distribution of liquid crystal eWriters and components 
thereof that infringe claims 1-5, 10, 11, 13-16, 18-23, 26, and 27 of 
the '506 patent and/or claims 1, 2, 9-11, 15-17, 21, and 22 of the '604 
patent.
    The Commission has determined that the public interest factors 
enumerated in section 337(g)(1), 19 U.S.C. 1337(g)(1), do not preclude 
the issuance of the LEO or CDO. The Commission has determined that 
bonding at 100 percent of the entered value of the covered products is 
required during the period of Presidential review, 19 U.S.C. 1337(j).
    The Commission's order and opinion were delivered to the President 
and the United States Trade Representative on the day of their 
issuance.
    The investigation is terminated.
    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 26, 2017.
Lisa R. Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2017-20939 Filed 9-28-17; 8:45 am]
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