Initial Determination Granting Motion for Partial Termination and Denying Motions for Summary Determinations of Invalidity
On November 12, 2009, ALJ Rogers issued an initial determination granting complainants The Lincoln Electric Company and Lincoln Global, Inc.’s motion to terminate the investigation in part by withdrawing all allegations relating to U.S. Patent Nos. 6,648,141; 6,913,145; 7,398,881 and 7,410,111. Respondents Hyundai Welding Co., Ltd., Kiswel Co. Ltd., The ESAB Group, Inc., Sidergas SpA, and Atlantic China Welding Consumables, Inc. did not oppose the motion. ALJ Rogers denied respondent Sidergas’s motion for summary determination of invalidity with regard to complainants’ four patents, due to their removal from Inv. No. 337-TA-686, In the Matter of Certain Bulk Welding Wire Containers and Components Thereof and Welding Wire. (PDF)
