🛵Investigation Notice on Motorized Self-Balancing Vehicles
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on January 3, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Razor USA LLC of Cerritos, California and Shane Chen of Camas, Washington. An amended complaint was filed on January 21, 2025. The complaint, as amended, 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 motorized self-balancing vehicles by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. RE46,964 ("the '964 patent"), U.S. Patent No. RE49,608 ("the '608 patent"), and U.S. Patent No. D739,906 ("the '906 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 complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Learn More⚖️Investigation of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resins for Patent Violation
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on January 13, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Synesqo SA of Belgium; Solvay Specialty Polymers, USA LLC of Alpharetta, Georgia; and Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy S.P.A. of Italy. A supplement to the complaint was filed on February 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 polyvinylidene fluoride resins by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,337,725 ("the '725 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 complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
Learn More🚫Final Determination on Patent Violations in Icemaking Machines
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (the "Commission") has determined that: (i) the respondents have violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, by importing, selling for importation, and selling in the United States after importation certain icemaking machines and components thereof that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,107,538 ("the '538 patent"), U.S. Patent No. 10,113,785 ("the '785 patent"), and U.S. Patent No. 10,458,692 ("the '692 patent"); (2) the appropriate remedies are a limited exclusion order ("LEO") and cease and desist orders ("CDOs"); and (3) a bond in the amount of forty-nine percent (49%) of the entered value of the excluded products is appropriate during the period of Presidential review under 19 U.S.C. 1337(j). This investigation is terminated.
Learn More⚖️Patent Violation Results in Limited Exclusion Orders and Cessation
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has found a violation of section 337 in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission has determined to issue: (1) a limited exclusion ("LEO") prohibiting the unlicensed entry of infringing power converter modules and computing systems containing the same that are manufactured by or on behalf of, or imported by or on behalf of, the respondents; and (2) cease and desist orders ("CDOs") against certain respondents. The investigation is terminated.
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Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on January 10, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Shoals Technologies Group, LLC of Portland, Tennessee. Supplements to the complaint were filed on January 24, 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 photovoltaic trunk bus cable assemblies and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,015,375 ("the '375 patent") and U.S. Patent No. 12,015,376 ("the '376 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 limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.
Learn More⚖️ITC Issues Limited Exclusion Order on Liquid Transfer Devices
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to affirm the determination finding a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, in the remand initial determination ("Remand ID") issued by the Chief Administrative Law Judge ("CALJ") and to take no position with respect to a portion of the Remand ID. The Commission has also determined to issue a limited exclusion order prohibiting further importation of infringing products by the three remaining respondents and a cease and desist order against one respondent.
Learn More📦USITC Investigation on Shapewear Patent Infringements
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 31, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Spanx, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia. A supplement to the complaint was filed on January 22, 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 shapewear garments by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,179,713 ("the '713 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,930,916 ("the '916 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 10,455,866 ("the '866 patent"); U.S. Patent No. D707,920 ("the '920 patent"); U.S. Patent No. D796,780 ("the '780 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. D796,784 ("the '784 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 general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
Learn More☀️Notice on Solar Cells Regulatory Update Involving Adani and Mundra
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 8) granting an unopposed motion to terminate the investigation as to respondent Adani Green Energy Ltd. based on withdrawal of the complaint, and to amend the complaint to add respondent Mundra Solar PV Ltd.
Learn More⚖️ITC Investigation on Composite Bulk Containers - Compliance Notice
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 5, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Sch[uuml]tz Container Systems, Inc. of North Branch, New Jersey and Protechna S.A. of Fribourg, Switzerland. The complaint was supplemented on December 20, 2024. 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 composite intermediate bulk containers by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,718,581 ("the '581 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 8,708,150 ("the '150 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 8,919,562 ("the '562 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 8,567,626 ("the '626 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,004,310 ("the '310 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 8,276,299 ("the'299 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 exclusion order, in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
Learn More⚖️Investigation Notice on Patent Infringement in LCD Industry
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 18, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Corning Incorporated, Corning, New York. A supplement to the Complaint was filed on January 7, 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 glass substrates for liquid crystal displays, products containing the same, and methods for manufacturing the same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,851,394 ("the '394 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 8,627,684 ("the '684 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 9,512,025 ("the '025 patent"). The complainant, as supplemented, also alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation and sale of certain glass substrates for liquid crystal displays, products containing the same, and methods for manufacturing the same by reason of misappropriation of trade secrets the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure a domestic industry. 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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