International Trade Commission 2018 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (``section 337''), as amended, in this investigation. The Commission has issued a limited exclusion order prohibiting the importation of certain graphics systems and televisions containing the same that infringe claim 1-5 and 8 of U.S. Patent No. 7,633,506 (``the '506 patent''). The Commission has also issued cease and desist orders directed to Respondents VIZIO, Inc. (``VIZIO'') and Sigma Designs, Inc. (``SDI''). The Commission has further determined to deny Complainants' motion for leave to amend the complaint and the notice of investigation. The investigation is terminated.

Notice is hereby given that the presiding administrative law judge has issued a Final Initial Determination on Section 337 Violation and a Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bonding in the above- captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting comments on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief, should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting public interest comments from the public only. Parties are to file public interest submissions pursuant to Commission rules.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (Order No. 6) finding the sole respondent, Wenzhou Jushang (JS) Performance Parts Co. Ltd. of Wenzhou, China, in default. The Commission requests written submissions, under the schedule set forth below, on remedy, bonding, and the public interest.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 29) granting a joint motion to terminate the above- captioned remand investigation as to the last-remaining respondent, GN Netcom A/S d/b/a Jabra of Ballerup, Denmark (``GN''), based on a settlement agreement. The investigation is terminated in its entirety.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 20, 2018, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH of Germany. Supplements to the complaint were filed on July 20 and 26, 2018. An amended complaint was filed on August 9, 2018. The amended 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 lithography machines and systems and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,902,407 (``the '407 patent'') and U.S. Patent No. 9,280,058 (``the '058 patent''). The amended complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Since February 1991, the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has published in the Federal Register reports on the status of its practice with respect to violations of its administrative protective orders (``APOs'') under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930, in response to a direction contained in the Conference Report to the Customs and Trade Act of 1990. Over time, the Commission has added to its report discussions of APO breaches in Commission proceedings other than under title VII and violations of the Commission's rules including the rule on bracketing business proprietary information (``BPI'') (the ``24-hour rule''). This notice provides a summary of breach investigations (APOB investigations) completed during calendar year 2017. This summary addresses an APOB investigation related to a proceeding under title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission intends that this report inform representatives of parties to Commission proceedings as to some specific types of APO breaches encountered by the Commission and the corresponding types of actions the Commission has taken.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Motorized Vehicles and Components Thereof, DN 3330; 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.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Wireless Mesh Networking Products and Related Components Thereof, DN 3333; 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.

Notice is hereby given that the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') has issued a Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bond in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting comments on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief. The ALJ recommended, should the Commission find a violation of section 337, that the Commission issue a limited exclusion order prohibiting the entry of certain x-ray breast imaging devices and components thereof manufactured abroad by or on behalf of Respondents FUJIFILM Corporation of Tokyo, Japan; FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc. of Stamford, Connecticut; and FUJIFILM Techno Products Co., Ltd. of Hanamaki-Shi Iwate, Japan, that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,831,296; 8,452,379; 7,688,940; and 7,123,684. The ALJ also recommend that a cease and desist order be issued. The ALJ recommend that the issuing orders include exceptions relating to support, servicing and repair and that the limited exclusion order include an exception for government use, as well as a certification provision. This notice is soliciting public interest comments from the public only. Parties are to file public interest submissions pursuant to Commission rules.

Section 206 of the ATPA requires the Commission to report biennially to the Congress and the President by September 30 of each reporting year on the economic impact of the Act on U.S. industries and U.S. consumers, and on the effectiveness of the Act in promoting drug- related crop eradication and crop substitution efforts by beneficiary countries. The Commission prepares these reports under investigation No. 332-352, Andean Trade Preference Act: Impact on U.S. Industries and Consumers and on Drug Crop Eradication and Crop Substitution.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 21) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), granting complainant's unopposed motion for leave to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to reflect the corporate name change of complainant Neptune Subsea Acquisitions Ltd. to Xtera Topco Ltd.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 10) granting a motion of non-party North Coast Electric Company (``North Coast'') to intervene in the above-captioned investigation.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on June 8, 2018, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Electrolux Home Products, Inc. of Charlotte, North Carolina and KX Technologies, LLC of West Haven, Connecticut. An amended complaint was filed on June 28, 2018. A letter supplementing the amended complaint was filed on July 10, 2018. The amended complaint, as supplemented, 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 water filters and components thereof by reason of infringement of U.S. Patent No. 8,673,146 (``the '146 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 8,137,551 (``the '551 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 9,233,322 (``the '322 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 9,901,852 (``the '852 patent''). The amended complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order or, in the alternative, a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (Order No. 10) granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation based on consent orders and a settlement agreement. The Commission has issued the consent orders. The investigation is terminated.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of full reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time. The Commission has determined to exercise its authority to extend the review period by up to 90 days.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination (``ID'') issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), finding no violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The Commission has also set a schedule for briefing. Additionally, Commission has determined to extend the target date for the completion of the investigation to September 19, 2018.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on June 14, 2018, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Walbro, LLC of Tucson, Arizona. A supplement to the complaint was filed on June 22, 2018. The complaint, as supplemented, 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 carburetors and products containing such carburetors by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,394,424 (``the '424 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,439,547 (``the '547 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,533,254 (``the '254 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 6,540,212 (``the '212 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 7,070,173 (``the '173 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general or limited exclusion order, in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Microperforated Packaging Containing Fresh Produce (II), DN 3327; 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.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-590 and 731-TA-1397 (Final) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether 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 of sodium gluconate, gluconic acid, and derivative products from China, provided for in statistical reporting numbers 2918.16.1000, 2918.16.5010, and 2932.20.5020 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, preliminarily determined by the Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') to be subsidized and sold at less-than-fair-value.