International Trade Commission 2011 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled In Re Certain LED Photographic Lighting Devices and Components Thereof, DN 2838; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 3) granting Complainant's motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 15, 2011, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Samsung LED Co., Ltd. of Korea and Samsung LED America, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia. The complaint alleges violations of 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 light-emitting diodes and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,551,848 (``the `848 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,268,372 (``the `372 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,282,741 (``the `741 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,771,081 (``the `081 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,893,443 (``the `443 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,838,315 (``the `315 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,959,312 (``the `312 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 7,964,881 (``the `881 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled In Re Certain Digital Televisions Containing Integrated Circuit Devices and Components Thereof, DN 2840; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 6) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') granting complainant's unopposed motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 8) granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled In Re Certain Devices for Improving Uniformity Used in a Backlight Module and Products Containing the Same, DN 2839; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 8, 2011, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Apple Inc., f/k/a Apple Computer, Inc. of Cupertino, California. A supplement was filed on August 3, 2011. The complaint alleges violations of 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 portable electronic devices and related software by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,844,915 (``the `915 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,469,381 (``the `381 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,084,859 (``the `859 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,920,129 (``the `129 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 6,956,564 (``the `564 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 5, 2011, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Apple, Inc. of Cupertino, California. A letter supplementing the Complaint was filed on July 22, 2011. The complaint alleges violations of 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 electronic digital media devices and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,479,949 (``the `949 patent''); U.S. Patent No. RE 41,922 (``the `922 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,863,533 (``the `533 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,789,697 (``the `697 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,912,501 (``the `501 patent''); U.S. Patent No. D558,757 (``the `757 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. D618,678 (``the `678 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on June 29, 2011, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of ObjectVideo, Inc. of Reston, Virginia. The complaint alleges violations of 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 video analytics software, systems, components thereof, and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No 6,696,945 (``the '945 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,970,083 (``the '083 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,613,324 (``the '324 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,424,175 (``the '175 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,868,912 (``the '912 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 7,932,923 (``the '923 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled In Re Certain Products Containing Interactive Program Guide and Parental Controls Technology, DN 2836; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint.

The Commission hereby gives notice that it has instituted reviews pursuant to section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1675(c)) (the Act) to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on silicomanganese from Brazil, China, and Ukraine would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to section 751(c)(2) of the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission;\1\ to be assured of consideration, the deadline for responses is August 31, 2011. Comments on the adequacy of responses may be filed with the Commission by October 14, 2011. For further information concerning the conduct of these reviews and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A, D, E, and F (19 CFR part 207), as most recently amended at 74 FR 2847 (January 16, 2009).

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled In Re Certain Wireless Devices with 3G Capabilities and Components Thereof, DN 2835; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled In Re Certain Computer Forensic Devices and Products Containing the Same, DN 2834; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on June 27, 2011, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of AU Optronics Corporation of Taiwan and AU Optronics Corporation America of Milpitas, California. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on July 12, 2011. The complaint alleges violations of 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 flat panel display devices and products containing the same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,281,955 (``the `955 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,697,093 (``the `093 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,286,192 (``the `192 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,818,967 (``the `967 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,199,854 (``the `854 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 7,663,729 (``the `729 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Following receipt of a request dated and received June 28, 2011 from the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) under section 332(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1332(g)), the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) instituted investigation No. 332-525, Remanufactured Goods: An Overview of the U.S. and Global Industries, Markets, and Trade.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ'') final initial determination (``ID'') issued on May 12, 2011, finding no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in this investigation.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on June 17, 2011, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Twin-Star International, Inc. of Delray Beach, California and TS Investment Holding Corp. of Miami, Florida. Supplements to the complaint were filed on July 1, 2011 and July 8, 2011. The complaint alleges violations of 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 electric fireplaces, components thereof, manuals for same, certain processes for manufacturing or relating to same and certain products containing same by reason of infringement of U.S. Copyright Registration No. TX0007350474; U.S. Copyright Registration No. TX0007350476; U.S. Copyright Registration No. VA0001772660; and U.S. Copyright Registration No. VA0001772661, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unfair competition. The complaint further alleges that there exists in the United States an industry as required by subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 337. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of an investigation and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping investigation No. 731-TA-1189 (Preliminary) under section 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1673b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports from Korea of large power transformers, provided for in subheading 8504.23.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to section 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping investigations in 45 days, or in this case by August 29, 2011. The Commission's views are due at Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by September 6, 2011. For further information concerning the conduct of this investigation and rules of general application, consult the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207).

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on June 17, 2011, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, on behalf of Kaneka Corporation of Japan. Supplementary materials were filed on June 24 and 27, 2011. The complaint alleges violations of 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 coenzyme Q10 products and methods of making same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,910,340 (``the `340 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue an exclusion order and a cease and desist order.