New Investigation 337-TA-730 Instituted
The Commission has instituted an investigation entitled Certain Inkjet Ink Supplies And Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-730, based on a complaint filed June 25, 2010. The complainant is Hewlett-Packard Co. The respondents are Mipo International, Ltd.; Mextec Group d/b/a Mipo America Ltd.; Shanghai Angel Printer Supplies Co.; Shenzhen Print Media Co., Ltd.; Zhuhai National Resources & Jingjie Imaging Products Co., Ltd.; Tatrix International; and Ourway Image Co., Ltd. The complaint involves allegations of violations of section 337 based upon infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,959,985 and 7,104,630. A formal notice of investigation and assignment of an ALJ should be issued by the ITC within a few days.
JULY 29 UPDATE: The notice of investigation has been released by the Commission. The investigation has been assigned to ALJ Essex.