Certain Photovoltaic Cells and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Decision to Review in Part and, on Review, to Affirm With Modification an Initial Determination Granting Respondents' Motions for Summary Determination of Non-Infringement; Termination of the Investigation, 35330-35331 [2020-12411]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 35330 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 111 / Tuesday, June 9, 2020 / Notices requests to appear at the hearing, briefs, and other written submissions should be filed. However, due to COVID–19, the Commission postponed the hearing to a date to be determined (85 FR 21460, April 17, 2020). The Commission has rescheduled the public hearing as well as deadlines for requests to appear at the hearing, briefs, and other written submissions to the following dates. Please note the Secretary’s Office will accept only electronic filings at this time. Filings must be made through the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS, https:// edis.usitc.gov). No in-person paperbased filings or paper copies of any electronic filings will be accepted until further notice. The scope of the investigation remains the same as published in the Federal Register on February 19, 2020. 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[FR Doc. 2020–12439 Filed 6–8–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–1151] Certain Photovoltaic Cells and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Decision to Review in Part and, on Review, to Affirm With Modification an Initial Determination Granting Respondents’ Motions for Summary Determination of NonInfringement; Termination of the Investigation U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part and, on review, to affirm with modification an initial determination (‘‘ID’’) (Order No. 40) of the presiding administrative law judge (‘‘ALJ’’) granting respondents’ motions for summary determination of noninfringement. The investigation is terminated. 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) 708–2310. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.usitc.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09JNN1.SGM 09JNN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 111 / Tuesday, June 9, 2020 / Notices Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal, telephone 202–205–1810. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation on April 9, 2019, based on a complaint filed on behalf of Hanwha Q CELLS USA, Inc. of Dalton, Georgia and HQC– AMC 1 of Seoul, Republic of Korea (collectively, ‘‘Hanwha’’). 84 FR 14134– 35 (April 9, 2019). The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (‘‘section 337’’), based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain photovoltaic cells and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,893,215. The complaint further alleges the existence of a domestic industry. The Commission’s notice of investigation named the following respondents: JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., c/o Conyers Trust Company (Cayman) Limited of Grand Cayman KY1–111, Cayman Islands; JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc. of San Francisco, California; Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries Inc. of San Francisco, California; Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. of Jiangxi, China; Zhejiang Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. of Haining City, China; Jinko Solar Technology Sdn. Bhd. of Persekutuan, Malaysia (collectively, ‘‘Jinko’’); LONGi Solar Technology Co., Ltd. of Shaanxi, China; LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. of Shaanxi, China; LONGi (H.K.) Trading Ltd. of Wanchai, Hong Kong; LONGi (Kuching) Sdn. Bhd. of Sarawak, Malaysia; Taizhou LONGi Solar Technology Ltd. of Jiangsu, China; Zhejiang LONGi Solar Technology Ltd. of Zhejiang, China; Hefei LONGi Solar Technology Ltd. of Anhui, China; LONGi Solar Technology (U.S.) Inc. of San Ramon, California (collectively, ‘‘LONGi’’); and REC Solar Holdings AS of Oslo, Norway; REC Solar Pte. Ltd. of Tuas, Singapore; and REC Americas, LLC of San Mateo, California (collectively, ‘‘REC’’) (collectively, ‘‘Respondents’’). The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (‘‘OUII’’) is participating in the investigation. On August 19, September 13, and September 18, 2019, LONGi, Jinko, and REC, respectively, filed a motion for summary determination on infringement. On September 26, 2019, 1 Complainant HQC–AMC was subsequently replaced by Hanwha Solutions Corporation. Order No. 38 (Jan. 30, 2020), unreviewed by Comm’n Notice (Mar. 2, 2020); see also 85 FR 13182–83 (Mar. 6, 2020). VerDate Sep<11>2014 23:08 Jun 08, 2020 Jkt 250001 the ALJ issued a Markman Order (Order No. 24), construing certain claim terms in dispute. On October 10, 2019, the ALJ issued Order No. 26, which struck Hanwha’s late-filed contentions concerning infringement under the doctrine of equivalents (DOE). On April 10, 2020, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 40), granting Respondents’ motions for summary determination of non-infringement. The subject ID finds no literal infringement by any of the accused products. Although the ALJ struck Hanwha’s latefiled DOE contentions in Order No. 26, the ID also addresses the merits of the DOE contentions and finds no infringement by equivalents due to prosecution history estoppel. On April 22, 2020, Hanwha filed a petition for review seeking review of the finding of no literal infringement. Hanwha does not seek review of the ALJ’s decision to strike its DOE contentions. On May 5, 2020, Respondents and OUII each filed a response in opposition to Hanwha’s petition. Having reviewed the record including Order No. 24, the subject ID, the parties’ briefing before the ALJ, and Hanwha’s petition and responses thereto, the Commission has determined to review in part the subject ID (and underlying Markman Order). On review, the Commission has determined to affirm with modification the ID’s grant of summary determination. Specifically, the Commission clarifies that the findings made on pages 24–26 of the ID relate to statements made by the patentee during prosecution. The ID notes that those findings support the determination that prosecution history estoppel precludes the application of the DOE with respect to the claim terms at issue. The Commission clarifies that these findings also support Order No. 24’s claim construction of these terms, including a determination that prosecution disclaimer applies in construing these terms. As one example, the finding on page 25 of the ID that ‘‘the patentee ‘made numerous and unambiguous’ representations that the ’215 patent claims solar cells hav[ing] a two-layer passivation stack, and no more’’ lends support to a finding of prosecution disclaimer and Order No. 24’s construction of the claim terms at issue. See, e.g., Omega Eng’g, Inc. v. Raytek Corp., 334 F.3d 1314, 1323–24 (Fed. Cir. 2003); Trading Technologies Intern., Inc. v. Open E Cry, LLC, 728 F.3d 1309, 1322 (Fed. Cir. 2013) (‘‘a single action during prosecution can engender both a prosecution disclaimer and prosecution history estoppel.’’) (emphasis in original). PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35331 The investigation is terminated with a finding of no violation of section 337. The Commission vote for this determination took place on June 3, 2020. 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: June 3, 2020. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2020–12411 Filed 6–8–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7020–02–P DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Drug Enforcement Administration [Docket No. DEA–656] Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Bulk Manufacturer of Marihuana: Honeoye Manufacturing ACTION: Notice of application. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is providing notice of an application it has received from an entity applying to be registered to manufacture in bulk basic class(es) of controlled substances listed in schedule I. DEA intends to evaluate this and other pending applications according to proposed regulations that, if finalized, would govern the program of growing marihuana for scientific and medical research under DEA registration. DATES: Registered bulk manufacturers of the affected basic class(es), and applicants therefor, may file written comments on or objections to the issuance of the proposed registration on or before August 10, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to: Drug Enforcement Administration, Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW 8701 Morrissette Drive, Springfield, Virginia 22152. To ensure proper handling of comments, please reference Docket No. DEA–656 in all correspondence, including attachments. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) prohibits the cultivation and distribution of marihuana except by persons who are registered under the CSA to do so for lawful purposes. In accordance with the purposes specified in 21 CFR 1301.33(a), DEA is providing SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09JNN1.SGM 09JNN1

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1151]


Certain Photovoltaic Cells and Products Containing Same; Notice 
of Commission Decision to Review in Part and, on Review, to Affirm With 
Modification an Initial Determination Granting Respondents' Motions for 
Summary Determination of Non-Infringement; 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 review in part and, on review, to affirm 
with modification an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 40) of 
the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') granting respondents' 
motions for summary determination of non-infringement. The 
investigation is terminated.

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) 708-2310. Copies of non-
confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may 
be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email 
[email protected]. General information concerning the Commission may 
also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.usitc.gov.

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Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter 
can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal, telephone 
202-205-1810.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation 
on April 9, 2019, based on a complaint filed on behalf of Hanwha Q 
CELLS USA, Inc. of Dalton, Georgia and HQC-AMC \1\ of Seoul, Republic 
of Korea (collectively, ``Hanwha''). 84 FR 14134-35 (April 9, 2019). 
The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 
1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (``section 337''), based upon the 
importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the 
sale within the United States after importation of certain photovoltaic 
cells and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain 
claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,893,215. The complaint further alleges the 
existence of a domestic industry. The Commission's notice of 
investigation named the following respondents: JinkoSolar Holding Co., 
Ltd., c/o Conyers Trust Company (Cayman) Limited of Grand Cayman KY1-
111, Cayman Islands; JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc. of San Francisco, 
California; Jinko Solar (U.S.) Industries Inc. of San Francisco, 
California; Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. of Jiangxi, China; Zhejiang Jinko 
Solar Co., Ltd. of Haining City, China; Jinko Solar Technology Sdn. 
Bhd. of Persekutuan, Malaysia (collectively, ``Jinko''); LONGi Solar 
Technology Co., Ltd. of Shaanxi, China; LONGi Green Energy Technology 
Co., Ltd. of Shaanxi, China; LONGi (H.K.) Trading Ltd. of Wanchai, Hong 
Kong; LONGi (Kuching) Sdn. Bhd. of Sarawak, Malaysia; Taizhou LONGi 
Solar Technology Ltd. of Jiangsu, China; Zhejiang LONGi Solar 
Technology Ltd. of Zhejiang, China; Hefei LONGi Solar Technology Ltd. 
of Anhui, China; LONGi Solar Technology (U.S.) Inc. of San Ramon, 
California (collectively, ``LONGi''); and REC Solar Holdings AS of 
Oslo, Norway; REC Solar Pte. Ltd. of Tuas, Singapore; and REC Americas, 
LLC of San Mateo, California (collectively, ``REC'') (collectively, 
``Respondents''). The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'') 
is participating in the investigation.
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    \1\ Complainant HQC-AMC was subsequently replaced by Hanwha 
Solutions Corporation. Order No. 38 (Jan. 30, 2020), unreviewed by 
Comm'n Notice (Mar. 2, 2020); see also 85 FR 13182-83 (Mar. 6, 
2020).
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    On August 19, September 13, and September 18, 2019, LONGi, Jinko, 
and REC, respectively, filed a motion for summary determination on 
infringement. On September 26, 2019, the ALJ issued a Markman Order 
(Order No. 24), construing certain claim terms in dispute. On October 
10, 2019, the ALJ issued Order No. 26, which struck Hanwha's late-filed 
contentions concerning infringement under the doctrine of equivalents 
(DOE).
    On April 10, 2020, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 40), 
granting Respondents' motions for summary determination of non-
infringement. The subject ID finds no literal infringement by any of 
the accused products. Although the ALJ struck Hanwha's late-filed DOE 
contentions in Order No. 26, the ID also addresses the merits of the 
DOE contentions and finds no infringement by equivalents due to 
prosecution history estoppel.
    On April 22, 2020, Hanwha filed a petition for review seeking 
review of the finding of no literal infringement. Hanwha does not seek 
review of the ALJ's decision to strike its DOE contentions. On May 5, 
2020, Respondents and OUII each filed a response in opposition to 
Hanwha's petition.
    Having reviewed the record including Order No. 24, the subject ID, 
the parties' briefing before the ALJ, and Hanwha's petition and 
responses thereto, the Commission has determined to review in part the 
subject ID (and underlying Markman Order). On review, the Commission 
has determined to affirm with modification the ID's grant of summary 
determination. Specifically, the Commission clarifies that the findings 
made on pages 24-26 of the ID relate to statements made by the patentee 
during prosecution. The ID notes that those findings support the 
determination that prosecution history estoppel precludes the 
application of the DOE with respect to the claim terms at issue. The 
Commission clarifies that these findings also support Order No. 24's 
claim construction of these terms, including a determination that 
prosecution disclaimer applies in construing these terms. As one 
example, the finding on page 25 of the ID that ``the patentee `made 
numerous and unambiguous' representations that the '215 patent claims 
solar cells hav[ing] a two-layer passivation stack, and no more'' lends 
support to a finding of prosecution disclaimer and Order No. 24's 
construction of the claim terms at issue. See, e.g., Omega Eng'g, Inc. 
v. Raytek Corp., 334 F.3d 1314, 1323-24 (Fed. Cir. 2003); Trading 
Technologies Intern., Inc. v. Open E Cry, LLC, 728 F.3d 1309, 1322 
(Fed. Cir. 2013) (``a single action during prosecution can engender 
both a prosecution disclaimer and prosecution history estoppel.'') 
(emphasis in original).
    The investigation is terminated with a finding of no violation of 
section 337.
    The Commission vote for this determination took place on June 3, 
2020.
    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: June 3, 2020.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2020-12411 Filed 6-8-20; 8:45 am]
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