Certain Foam Footwear; Notice of the Issuance of an Advisory Opinion; Termination of the Advisory Opinion Proceeding, 20408-20409 [2021-07966]

Download as PDF 20408 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 73 / Monday, April 19, 2021 / Notices Schedule for the Decision-Making Process Reclamation will conduct an environmental review to analyze the effects of the Proposed Action, along with other alternatives considered and the associated impacts of each alternative for the development of a Draft EIS. Following completion of the environmental review, Reclamation will publish a notice of availability and request for public comments on the Draft EIS, which is expected to be made public in December 2021. In preparing the Final EIS, which is planned for issuance in 2022, Reclamation will respond to comments received on the Draft EIS. At least 30 days after the Final EIS is available, the Record of Decision will be issued in accordance with applicable timeframes established in 40 CFR 1506.11. 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[FR Doc. 2021–07974 Filed 4–16–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4332–90–P Before including your address, phone number, email address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that your entire comment—including your VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Apr 16, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation No. 337–TA–567 (Advisory Opinion Proceeding 2)] Certain Foam Footwear; Notice of the Issuance of an Advisory Opinion; Termination of the Advisory Opinion Proceeding U.S. International Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to issue an advisory opinion in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission also terminates the advisory opinion proceeding. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint Gerdine, 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. 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 the underlying investigation on May 11, 2006, based on a complaint, as amended, filed by Crocs, Inc. (‘‘Crocs’’) of Niwot, Colorado. 71 FR 27514–15 (May 11, 2006). The complaint alleged, inter alia, 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 foam footwear, by reason of infringement of claims 1–2 of U.S. Patent No. 6,993,858 (‘‘the ’858 patent’’) and U.S. Patent No. D517,789 (‘‘the ’789 patent’’). The notice of investigation named several respondents, including Double Diamond Distribution Ltd. (‘‘Double Diamond’’) of Saskatoon, Canada. On July 25, 2008, the Commission issued a final determination finding no violation of section 337. 73 FR 45073– 74 (Aug. 1, 2008). On July 15, 2011, after an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and subsequent E:\FR\FM\19APN1.SGM 19APN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 73 / Monday, April 19, 2021 / Notices remand vacating the Commission’s previous finding of no violation, the Commission found a violation of section 337 based on infringement of the asserted claims of the patents and issued a general exclusion order (‘‘GEO’’) and, inter alia, a cease and desist order (‘‘CDO’’) directed against Double Diamond. 76 FR 43723–24 (July 21, 2011). On March 28, 2020, the ’789 patent expired. Accordingly, the GEO and CDO, by their terms, are only directed to articles that infringe one or more of claims 1 and 2 of the ’858 patent. On December 8, 2020, Double Diamond submitted a request for institution of an expedited advisory opinion proceeding to determine whether its new Original Beach DAWGSTM shoes with plastic washers are subject to the GEO or CDO. On December 18, 2020, Crocs opposed Double Diamond’s request for an expedited advisory opinion proceeding. On December 22, 2020, Double Diamond moved for leave to file a reply to Crocs’ opposition, and on December 23, 2020, Crocs responded to Double Diamond’s motion for leave to reply. On January 7, 2021, the Commission instituted an advisory opinion proceeding to determine whether Double Diamond’s new Original Beach DAWGSTM shoes with plastic washers fell within the scope of the GEO or CDO. 86 FR 2696 (January 13, 2021). Concurrent with the notice, the Commission ordered supplemental information and a product sample from Double Diamond. Comm’n Order (Jan. 7, 2021). On January 14, 2021, Double Diamond submitted its response to the Commission Order. On January 28, 2021, Crocs submitted its reply to Double Diamond’s submission. Having considered the record evidence including the parties’ filings, the Commission has determined that Double Diamond’s new Original Beach DAWGSTM shoes with permanent plastic washers that prevent all direct contact between the strap and the base of the shoe do not fall within the scope of the GEO or CDO and therefore should not be excluded. The reasons for the Commission’s determination are set forth in the accompanying Advisory Opinion, and the advisory opinion proceeding is hereby terminated. The Commission vote for this determination took place on April 13, 2021. 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:11 Apr 16, 2021 Jkt 253001 By order of the Commission. Issued: April 13, 2021. Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–07966 Filed 4–16–21; 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 In the Matter of Certain Fitness Devices, Streaming Components Thereof, and Systems Containing Same, DN 3544; 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. For help accessing EDIS, please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. 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 DISH DBS Corporation, DISH Technologies L.L.C., and Sling TV L.L.C on April 13, 2021. 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20409 certain fitness devices, streaming components thereof, and systems containing same. The complainant names as respondents: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. of Logan, UT; FreeMotion Fitness, Inc. of Logan, UT; NordicTrack, Inc. of Logan, UT; lululemon athletica inc. of Canada; Curiouser Products Inc. d/b/a MIRROR of New York, NY; and Peloton Interactive, Inc. of New York, NY. The complainant requests that the Commission issue a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and impose a bond upon respondents’ alleged infringing articles during the 60day 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 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 remedial orders are used in the United States; (ii) identify any public health, safety, or welfare concerns in the United States relating to the requested remedial orders; (iii) identify like or directly competitive articles that complainant, its licensees, or third parties make in the United States which could replace the subject articles if they were to be excluded; (iv) indicate whether complainant, complainant’s licensees, and/or third party suppliers have the capacity to replace the volume of articles potentially subject to the requested exclusion order and/or a cease and desist order within a commercially reasonable time; and (v) explain how the requested remedial orders would impact United States consumers. Written submissions on the public interest must be filed no later than by close of business, eight calendar days after the date of publication of this notice in the Federal Register. There will be further opportunities for comment on the public interest after the issuance of any final initial determination in this investigation. Any written submissions on other issues E:\FR\FM\19APN1.SGM 19APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 73 (Monday, April 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20408-20409]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-567 (Advisory Opinion Proceeding 2)]


Certain Foam Footwear; Notice of the Issuance of an Advisory 
Opinion; Termination of the Advisory Opinion Proceeding

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 issue an advisory opinion in the above-
captioned investigation. The Commission also terminates the advisory 
opinion proceeding.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint Gerdine, 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. 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 the underlying 
investigation on May 11, 2006, based on a complaint, as amended, filed 
by Crocs, Inc. (``Crocs'') of Niwot, Colorado. 71 FR 27514-15 (May 11, 
2006). The complaint alleged, inter alia, 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 foam footwear, by reason 
of infringement of claims 1-2 of U.S. Patent No. 6,993,858 (``the '858 
patent'') and U.S. Patent No. D517,789 (``the '789 patent''). The 
notice of investigation named several respondents, including Double 
Diamond Distribution Ltd. (``Double Diamond'') of Saskatoon, Canada.
    On July 25, 2008, the Commission issued a final determination 
finding no violation of section 337. 73 FR 45073-74 (Aug. 1, 2008). On 
July 15, 2011, after an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 
Federal Circuit and subsequent

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remand vacating the Commission's previous finding of no violation, the 
Commission found a violation of section 337 based on infringement of 
the asserted claims of the patents and issued a general exclusion order 
(``GEO'') and, inter alia, a cease and desist order (``CDO'') directed 
against Double Diamond. 76 FR 43723-24 (July 21, 2011).
    On March 28, 2020, the '789 patent expired. Accordingly, the GEO 
and CDO, by their terms, are only directed to articles that infringe 
one or more of claims 1 and 2 of the '858 patent. On December 8, 2020, 
Double Diamond submitted a request for institution of an expedited 
advisory opinion proceeding to determine whether its new Original Beach 
DAWGSTM shoes with plastic washers are subject to the GEO or 
CDO. On December 18, 2020, Crocs opposed Double Diamond's request for 
an expedited advisory opinion proceeding. On December 22, 2020, Double 
Diamond moved for leave to file a reply to Crocs' opposition, and on 
December 23, 2020, Crocs responded to Double Diamond's motion for leave 
to reply.
    On January 7, 2021, the Commission instituted an advisory opinion 
proceeding to determine whether Double Diamond's new Original Beach 
DAWGSTM shoes with plastic washers fell within the scope of 
the GEO or CDO. 86 FR 2696 (January 13, 2021). Concurrent with the 
notice, the Commission ordered supplemental information and a product 
sample from Double Diamond. Comm'n Order (Jan. 7, 2021). On January 14, 
2021, Double Diamond submitted its response to the Commission Order. On 
January 28, 2021, Crocs submitted its reply to Double Diamond's 
submission.
    Having considered the record evidence including the parties' 
filings, the Commission has determined that Double Diamond's new 
Original Beach DAWGSTM shoes with permanent plastic washers 
that prevent all direct contact between the strap and the base of the 
shoe do not fall within the scope of the GEO or CDO and therefore 
should not be excluded. The reasons for the Commission's determination 
are set forth in the accompanying Advisory Opinion, and the advisory 
opinion proceeding is hereby terminated.
    The Commission vote for this determination took place on April 13, 
2021.
    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: April 13, 2021.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
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