🖨️Investigation of Certain Ink Cartridges and Patent Infringement
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on May 13, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Epson Portland Inc. of Hillsboro, Oregon; Epson America, Inc. of Los Alamitos, California; and Seiko Epson Corporation of Japan. Supplements to the complaint were filed on May 19 and 30, 2025, and June 3, 2025. 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 ink cartridges and components thereof II by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,764,172 ("the '172 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,370,934 ("the '934 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,535,038 ("the '038 Patent"); U.S. Patent No. 12,240,248 ("the '248 Patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 12,240,249 ("the '249 Patent"). The complaint, as supplemented, 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 exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
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Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on May 13, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Epson Portland Inc. of Hillsboro, Oregon; Epson America, Inc. of Los Alamitos, California; and Seiko Epson Corporation of Japan. Supplements to the complaint were filed on May 19 and 30, 2025, and June 3, 2025. 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 ink cartridges and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,540,347 ("the '347 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,061,508 ("the '508 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,535,037 ("the '037 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,820,150 ("the '150 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 12,246,539 ("the '539 patent"). The complaint, as supplemented, 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.
Learn More⚖️Preliminary Anti-Dumping Duty on Slag Pots from China Announced
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily determines that slag pots from the People's Republic of China (China) are being, or are likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation is April 1, 2024, through September 30, 2024. Interested parties are invited to comment on this preliminary determination.
Learn More⚙️Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order on Chinese Pipe Fittings
As a result of determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty (AD) order on malleable cast iron pipe fittings from the People's Republic of China (China) would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, Commerce is publishing a notice of continuation of this AD order.
Learn More🏺Countervailing Duty Order on Ceramic Tile from India
Based on affirmative final determinations by the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), Commerce is issuing the countervailing duty order on ceramic tile from India.
Learn More📦Countervailing Duty Investigations on Hardwood Plywood Imports
The Department of Commerce has initiated countervailing duty investigations for hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The investigations aim to determine if these products benefit from foreign subsidies, potentially impacting U.S. businesses. The scope includes compliance stipulations and deadlines for parties involved in the trade of these wood products.
Learn More🌳Initiation of Antidumping Investigations on Hardwood Plywood Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated investigations into allegations that hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam are being sold at less than fair value in the U.S. market. The investigations aim to assess the potential material injury to the domestic industry and determine appropriate trade remedies, including possible tariffs.
Learn More🔬Duty-Free Entry Applications for Scientific Instruments Overview
The Department of Commerce invites comments on duty-free entry applications for scientific instruments from institutions like the University of Washington and Harvard University. Applicants justify duty-free claims by stating there's no equivalent manufacturing in the U.S. The notice provides details on intended use and manufacturers based abroad.
Learn More🌬️Countervailing Duty Review for Utility-Scale Wind Towers from Malaysia
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that CS Wind Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CS Wind), a producer/exporter of utility scale wind towers (wind towers) from Malaysia, received countervailable subsidies during the period of review (POR) January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.
Learn More🚚Final Determination of Countervailing Duties on Brake Drums from China
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain brake drums (brake drums) from the People's Republic of China (China). The period of investigation is January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
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