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Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 18) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), terminating this investigation in its entirety based on a settlement agreement. This investigation is terminated.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on September 22, 2020, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Q3 Networking LLC of Frisco, Texas. A supplement was filed on October 8, 2020. 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 routers, access points, controllers, network management devices, other networking products, and hardware and software components thereof by reason of infringement of certain U.S. Patent No. 7,457,627 (``the '627 patent''); Patent No. 7,609,677 (``the '677 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 7,895,305 (``the '305 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 8,797,853 (``the '853 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 limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on September 14, 2020, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Solas OLED Ltd. of Ireland. A supplement was filed on September 30, 2020. 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 active matrix OLED display devices and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,139,007 (``the '007 patent''), U.S. Patent No. 7,573,068 (``the '068 patent''); and 7,868,880 (``the '880 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 limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 7) finding Ningbo Linhua Plastic Co., Ltd. (``Ningbo''), the last remaining respondent, in default. Accordingly, the Commission requests written submissions from the parties, interested government agencies, and interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth below.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 7) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') granting complainants' motion to amend the complaint and the notice of investigation.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on September 18, 2020, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Koninklijke Philips N.V. of the Netherlands and Philips North America LLC of Cambridge, Massachusetts. 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 digital video-capable devices and components thereof by reason of infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,436,809 (``the '809 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 9,590,977 (``the '977 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 10,091,186 (``the '186 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 10,298,564 (``the '564 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 limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Notice is hereby given that the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') has issued a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding should a violation be found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting comments from the public only.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 48) of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ''), granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation as to respondent Suteng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd. (a.k.a. RoboSense) (``RoboSense'') based on settlement. The investigation is terminated in its entirety.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Electric Shavers and Components and Accessories Thereof, DN 3501; 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 determined to review in part a final initial determination (``ID'') of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') finding a violation of section 337. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review and from the parties, interested government agencies, and interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth below.

Following receipt of a request from the United States Trade Representative (``USTR'') on September 29, 2020, the Commission has instituted Investigation No. TA-201-77 pursuant to section 202 of the Trade Act of 1974 (``the Act'') to determine whether fresh, chilled, or frozen blueberries are being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury, or the threat thereof, to the domestic industry producing an article like or directly competitive with the imported article. The Commission has determined that this investigation is ``extraordinarily complicated'' within the meaning of section 202(b)(2)(B) of the Act, and will make its injury determination within 135 days after the petition was filed, or by February 11, 2021. The Commission will submit to the President the report required under section 202(f)(1) of the Act within 180 days after the date on which the petition was filed, or by March 29, 2021.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Furniture Products Finished with Decorative Wood Grain Paper and Components Thereof, DN 3499; 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 (the ``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 18) granting complainants' motion to terminate the present investigation in its entirety based on withdrawal of the complaint. The investigation is terminated.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Robots, and Components Thereof, DN 3498; 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 institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-660-661 and 731-TA-1543-1545 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``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 of utility scale wind towers from India, Malaysia, and Spain, provided for in subheadings 7308.20.00 and 8502.31.00 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Governments of India and Malaysia. Unless the Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by November 16, 2020. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by November 23, 2020.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigation Nos. 701-TA-658-659 and 731-TA-1538- 1542 (Preliminary) pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``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 of aluminum foil from Armenia, Brazil, Oman, Russia, and Turkey, provided for in subheadings 7607.11.30, 7607.11.60, 7607.11.90, and 7607.19.60 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Governments of Oman and Turkey. Unless the Department of Commerce (``Commerce'') extends the time for initiation, the Commission must reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by November 13, 2020. The Commission's views must be transmitted to Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by November 20, 2020.

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on August 31, 2020, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of The Regents of the University of California, Oakland, California. A supplement to the complaint was filed on September 21, 2020. 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 filament light-emitting diodes and products containing the same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,240,529 (``the '529 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 9,859,464 (``the '464 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 10,593,854 (``the '854 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 10,644,213 (``the '213 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 10,658,557 (``the '557 patent''). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established 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.

The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of an expedited review pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act'') to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty order on tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Digital Imaging Devices and Products Containing the Same and Components Thereof, DN 3494; 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 that it has instituted reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 (``the Act''), as amended, to determine whether revocation of the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on certain steel grating from China would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury. Pursuant to the Act, interested parties are requested to respond to this notice by submitting the information specified below to the Commission.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part the final initial determination (``ID'') issued by the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') on May 22, 2020, finding no violation of section 337 in the above-referenced investigation and, on review, to affirm the finding of no violation. The investigation is terminated.

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Routers, Access Points, Controllers, Network Management Devices, Other Networking Products, and Hardware and Software Components Thereof, DN 3493; 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 Artificial Eyelash Extension Systems, Products, and Components Thereof, DN 3488; 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 Digital Video- Capable Devices and Components Thereof, DN 3492; 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.