ALJ Rogers Denies Motion to Dismiss and for Sanctions on Procedural Grounds

ALJ Rogers issued an  order denying Asia Pacific Microsystems, Inc.'s motion to dismiss the investigation and motion for sanctions against complainant Hewlett-Packard Co. and Hewlett Packard Development Co. ("HP") in Inv. No. 337-TA-723, In the Matter of Certain Inkjet Ink Cartridges With Printheads and Components Thereof.  APM's motion was opposed by both the Staff and HP who argued that APM failed to comply with the "safe harbor" provision of Commission Rule 210.4(d) before filing the motion for sanctions.  ALJ Rogers agreed with the Staff and HP and denied AMP's motion for failure to comply with Commission Rule 210.4(d).