ITC Blog: ITC 337 Update

On January 10, 2012, a complaint was filed on behalf of Eastman Kodak Company against proposed respondents that include Apple, HTC and Exedea.  The complaint alleges the unfair and unlawful importation of electronic devices that capture and transmit images, including smartphones, handheld tablets and video phones, that allegedly infringe Kodak’s U.S. Patent Nos. 7,210,161, 7,742,084, 7,453,605, 7,936,391, and 6,292,218. Kodak seeks a permanent exclusion order and a cease and desists order.

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On December 5, 2011 Walker Digital LLC filed a complaint requesting that the International Trade Commission open an investigation into the importation, sale for importation, and sale after importation of Certain Blu-Ray Disc Players, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same.  The sole patent at issue in the proposed investigation is U.S. Patent No. 6,263,505.  The proposed respondents are D&M Holdings, Inc.; D&M Holdings US, Inc.; Denon Electronics (USA) LLC; Funai Electric Co., Ltd.; Funai Corporation, Inc.; Haier Group Corporation; Haier America Trading, LLC; Harman International Industries, Inc.; Inkel Corporation; LG Electronics, Inc.; LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.; Marantz America LLC; Onkyo Sound & Vision Corporation; Onkyo USA Corporation; Orion America, Inc.; Orion Electric Co., Ltd.; Panasonic Corporation; Panasonic Corporation of North America; P&F USA, Inc.; Philips Electronics North America Corp.; Pioneer Corporation; Pioneer Electronics(USA) Inc.; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; Sharp Corporation; Sharp Electronics Corporation; Sherwood America, Inc.; Sony Corporation; Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc.; Sony Corporation of America; Sony Electronics, Inc.; Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC; Toshiba Corporation; Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.; VIZIO, Inc.; Yamaha Corporation; Yamaha Corporation of America; and Yamaha Electronics Corporation USA.

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On December 2, 2011, Digitude Innovations LLC filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging a violation of Section 337 by importation, sale for importation, or sale after importation of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,926,636; 5,929,655; 6,208,879; and 6,456,841.  The proposed respondents are Research In Motion Ltd.; Research In Motion Corp.; HTC Corporation; HTC America, Inc.; LG Electronics, Inc.; LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc.; LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.; Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc.; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; Samsung Telecommunications America LLC; Sony Corporation; Sony Corporation of America; Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB; Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc.; Amazon.com, Inc.; Nokia Corporation; and Nokia, Inc.  

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On November 30, 2011 Freescale Semiconductor filed a complaint at the International Trade Commission alleging a violation of Section 337 based on the importation, sale before importation, or sale after importation of U.S. Patent No. 5,467,455.  The proposed respondents are MediaTek Inc.; Zoran Corporation; Vizio, Inc.; Amtran Tech. Co., Ltd.; Amtran Logistics, Inc.; Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd.; Sanyo North America Corp.; Sanyo Manufacturing Corp.; TPV Technology Ltd.; TPV International (USA) Inc.; Top Victory Electronics (Taiwan) Co., Ltd.; Top Victory Electronics (Fujian) Co., Ltd.; AOC International (USA) Ltd.; and Envision Peripherals, Inc.

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Nanya Technology Corporation filed a complaint under section 337 with the ITC on November 21, 2011. The complaint concerns “Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory Devices, and Products Containing the Same.” The Complaint proposes the following respondents: Elpida Memory Inc., Japan; Elpida Memory (USA) Inc., Sunnyvale, California; and Kingston Technology Co., Inc., Fountain Valley, California.  The asserted patents are U.S. Patent Nos. 5,677,566, 6,399,983, 6,586,796, and 6,664,634.

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Graphics Properties Holdings Inc. filed a letter on November 17, 2011, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Consumer Electronics and Display Devices and Products Containing Same. The proposed respondents are: Research In Motion Ltd., Research In Motion Corp., HTC Corporation, HTC America, Inc., LG Electronics, Inc., LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. Inc., Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung Telecommunications America L.L.C., Sony Corporation, Sony Corporation of America, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communication AB, and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communication (USA) Inc.

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Rovi Corporation, Rovi Guides, Inc., United Video Properties, Inc., Gemstar Development Corporation, and Index System Inc. filed a letter on November 15, 2011, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Products Containing Interactive Program Guide and Parental Controls Technology. The proposed respondents are: Vizio, Inc., Haier Group Corp., and Haier America Trading, LLC.

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Elpida Memory, Inc. and Elpida Memory (USA) Inc. filed a letter on November 15, 2011, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Semiconductor Chips with DRAM Circuitry, and Modules and Products Containing Same. The proposed respondents are: Nanya Technology Corporation, Taiwan and Nanya Technology Corporation, U.S.A.

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On November 4, 2011 VirnetX, Inc. filed a complaint regarding Certain Devices with Secure Communication Capabilities, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same. Apple Inc. is named as the only proposed respondent. VirnetX alleges that Apple, Inc. infringes U.S. Patent No. 8,051,181 (the “’181 patent”) for a “Method for Establishing Secure Communication Link Between Computers of Virtual Private Network.” The accused products include, at least, Apple’s iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPod Touch, and Macs Running on the “Lion” operating system. VirnetX also filed a related case last week in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging that Apple infringes the ’181 patent.

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On November 2, 2011, a complaint was filed on behalf of ChriMar Systems, Inc. d/b/a/ CMS Technologies (“ChriMar”) against proposed respondents that include various Cisco entities, HP, 3Com, Avaya and Extreme Networks. The complaint alleges the unfair and unlawful importation of Power over Ethernet telephones, switches, wireless access points, routers and other devices used in WLANs, and cameras, that allegedly infringe ChriMar’s U.S. Patent 7,457,250, including the reexamination certificate thereof, U.S. Patent No. 7,457,250C1. ChriMar seeks a permanent exclusion order and a cease and desists order.
 

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On October 4, 2011, a complaint was filed on behalf of two Westinghouse subsidiaries, Westinghouse Solar Inc. and Andalay Solar Inc., against proposed respondents Zep Solar Inc., Canadian Solar Inc., and Canadian Solar (USA) Inc. The complaint alleges the unfair and unlawful importation of integrated solar power systems that infringe Westinghouse’s U.S. Patents 7,406,800 and 7,987,641. Furthermore, Westinghouse seeks a permanent exclusion order and a cease and desists order.

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The ITC received a new complaint on September 30, 2011 filed on behalf of Furuno Electric Co. Ltd. and Furuno USA Inc. (collectively “Furuno”). The complaint alleges that Honeywell International Inc. and Skyforce Avionics Ltd. have violated Section 337 through the importation of “navigation products, components, and related software, including navigational aids, mapping systems and avionics computers” that infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 6,084,565, 7,095,367, 7,089,094, and 7,161,561. Furuno seeks both a permanent exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

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On September 22, VIA Technologies Inc., IP-First LLC, and Centaur Technology Inc. filed a letter with Secretary Holbein requesting that the Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 regarding Certain Computing Devices with Associated Instruction Sets and Software. The proposed respondent is Apple Inc.

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On September 22, S3 Graphics Co., Ltd. and S3 Graphics Inc. filed a letter with Secretary Holbein requesting that the Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 regarding Certain Electronic Devices with Graphics Data Processing Systems, Components Thereof, and Associated Software. The proposed respondent is Apple Inc.

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On September 7, 2011, HTC Corp. submitted an amendment to its complaint filed on August 16, 2011 with the ITC.  The amended complaint asserts five additional patents against the sole proposed respondent, Apple, Inc. The newly asserted patents include U.S. Patent Nos. 6,708,214, 6,473,006, 7,289,772, 6,868,283, and 7,020,849. HTC Corp. is still awaiting a decision by the Commission to institute the investigation against Apple, Inc

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Technology Properties Limited LLC ("TPL") filed a Complaint concerning Certain Digital Photo Frames and Image Display Devices and Components Thereof, which asserts four patents (U.S. Patent Nos. 6,976,623, 7,162,549, 7,295,443, and 7,522,424).  TPL alleges a violation of Section 337 by proposed Respondents Action Electronics Co., Ltd., Taiwan; Aiptek International Inc., Taiwan; Aluratek Inc., Tustin, California; Audiovox Corporation, Happauge, New York; CEIVA Logic, Burbank, California; Circus World Displays Ltd., Canada; Coby Electronics Corporation, Lake Success, New York; Curtis International Ltd., Canada; Digital Spectrum Solutions Inc., Irvine, California; Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York; Mustek Systems, Inc., Taiwan; Nextar Inc., La Verne, California; Pandigital, Dublin, California; Royal Consumer Information Products Inc., Somerset, New Jersey; Sony Corporation, Japan; Transcend Information Inc., Taiwan; ViewSonic Corporation, Walnut, California; Win Accord Ltd., Taiwan; and WinAccord USA Inc., San Jose, California.

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Litepanels, Ltd. and Litepanels Inc. (collectively “Litepanels”) filed a Complaint concerning Certain LED Photographic Lighting Devices and Components Thereof, which asserts five patents. Litepanels alleges a violation of Section 337 by proposed Respondents Flolight, LLC; Prompter People, Inc.; Ikan Corporation; Advanced Business Computer Services, LLC d/b/a Cool Lights USA; Elation Lighting, Inc.; Fotodiox Inc.; Fuzhou F&V Photographic Equipment Co., Ltd; Yuyao Lishuai Photo-Facility Co., Ltd.; Yuyao Fotodiox Photo Equipment Co., Ltd.; Shantou Nanguang Photographic Equipment, Ltd.; Visio Light, Inc.; Tianjin Wuqing Huanyu Film and TV Equipment Factory; Stellar Lighting Systems; Yuyao Lily Collection Co., Ltd.

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LG Electronics Inc. and LG Innotek Co, Ltd. filed a letter on July 27, 2011, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Light Emitting Diodes and Products Containing Same. The proposed respondents are OSRAM Gmbh, OSRAM Sylvania Inc., and OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Gmbh.

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Rovi Corporation, Rovi Guides, Inc., United Video Properties, Inc., and Gemstar Development Corporation filed a letter on July 26, 2011, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Products Containing Interactive Program Guide and Parental Controls Technology. The proposed respondents are: Sharp Corporation, Sharp Electronics Corporation, and Sharp Electronics Manufacturing Company of America, Inc.

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InterDigital Communications LLC, InterDigital Technology Corporation, and IPR Licensing Inc. filed a letter on July 26, 2011, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Wireless Devices with 3G Capabilities and Components Thereof. The proposed Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., FutureWei Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Huawei Technologies, Nokia Corporation, Nokia Inc., ZTE Corporation, and ZTE (USA) Inc.

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MyKey Technologies filed a new complaint on July 22, 2011, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Computer Forensic Devices And Products Containing The Same. The proposed respondents are: Data Protection Solutions by Arco, CRU Acquisitions Group LLC, CRU-DataPort LLC, Digital Intelligence, Inc., Diskology, Inc., Guidance Software, Inc., Guidance Tableau LLC, Ji2, Inc., MultiMedia Effects, Inc., Voom Technologies, Inc., and YEC Co. Ltd.

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Intellectual Ventures Management LLC, Invention Investment Fund I L.P., Invention Investment Fund II LLC, Intellectual Ventures I LLC and Intellectual Ventures II LLC, filed a letter with Secretary Holbein requesting that the Commission conduct an investigation under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended regarding Certain Dynamic Random Acces Memory and NAND Flash Memory Devices and Products Containing Same.  The proposed respondents are Hynix Semiconductor Inc. (South Korea); Hynix Semiconductor America, Inc. (US); Elpida Memory Inc. (Japan); Elpida Memory (USA) Inc. (US); Acer Inc. (Taiwan); Acer America Corp. (US); ADATA Technology Co., Ltd. (Taiwan); ADATA Technology (U.S.A) Co., Ltd. (US); Asustek Computer Inc. (Taiwan); Asus Computer International Inc. (US); Dell, Inc. (US); Hewlett-Packard Company (US); Kingston Technology Co., Inc. (US); Logitech International S.A. (Switzerland); Logitech, Inc. (US); Pantech Co, Ltd. (South Korea); Pantech Wireless Inc. (US); Best Buy Co., Inc. (US); and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (US).

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Apple Inc. filed a new complaint in the ITC on July 8, 2011 naming HTC Corp., HTC America Inc., and Exedea Inc. as respondents. The Complaint relates to Portable Electronic Devices and Related Software.

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On July 5, 2011 Apple, Inc. filed a complaint under section 337 regarding Certain Electronic Digital Media Devices and Components Thereof. The docket number is 2827, and the proposed respondents are Samsung Electronic Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics America Inc., and Samsung Telecommunications America LLC. Apple alleges that Samsung products infringe seven Apple patents. 

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On June 14, 2011 a complaint was filed by Trek 2000 International, Ltd., Trek Technology (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. and S-Com System (S) Pte. Ltd. requesting that the International Trade Commission open an investigation into the importation of USB portable storage devices, including USB flash drives and components thereof.  The proposed respondents are Imation Corp.; IronKey, Inc.; Kingston Technology Co., Inc.; Patriot Memory LLC; RITEK Corp.; Advanced Media Inc./RITEK USA; Verbatim Corporation, Inc.; and Verbatim Americas, LLC. 

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Ogma, LLC has filed a new complaint with the International Trade Commission alleging a violation of Section 337 by the importation of motion-sensitive sound effects devices, image display devices, and components and products containing the same.  The proposed respondents are 3M Co.; Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, Inc. d/b/a Power A; Casio America, Inc.; Casio Computer Co., Ltd.; Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.; Eiki International, Inc.; Intec, Inc.; Mitsubishi Electric Corp.; Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc.; Optoma Corp.; Optoma Technology, Inc.; Performance Designed Products LLC; Planar Systems, Inc.; Supersonic, Inc.; Toshiba Corp.; and Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.  The patents asserted are U.S. Patent Nos. 6,150,947 and 5,825,427.

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On June 10, 2011 Cypress Semiconductor Corporation filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission, requesting that a Section 337 investigation be instituted with respect to the importation of static random access memories and products containing the same.  The proposed respondents are GSI Technology, Inc.; Alcatel-Lucent; Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson; Motorola Solutions, Inc.; Arrow Electronics, Inc.; and Nu Horizons Electronics, Inc.  The patents at issue are U.S. Patent Nos. 6,534,805; 6,651,134; 7,142,477; and 6,262,937.

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Freescale Semiconductor Inc. filed a letter on June 8, 2011, requesting the International Trade Commission to conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Integrated Circuit, Chipsets, and Products Containing Same Including Televisions. The proposed respondents are: Funai Electric Ltd. (Japan), Funai Corporation Inc., MediaTek Inc, and Zoran Corporation.

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Honeywell International Inc. filed a letter on June 6, 2011, requesting the International Trade Commission to conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain GPS Navigation Products, Components Thereof and Related Software. The proposed respondents are: Furuno Electric Co. Ltd. (Japan) and Furuno USA Inc.

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OSRAM GmbH filed two letters on June 3, 2011, requesting the International Trade Commission to conduct investigations under section 337 covering Certain Light-Emitting Diodes and Products Containing the Same. The proposed respondents listed in the first letter are: LG Electronics Inc. (South Korea), LG Innotek Co., Ltd. (South Korea), LG Electronics USA, Inc., and LG Innotek USA Inc. The proposed respondents listed in the second letter are: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (Korea), Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Samsung LED Co., Ltd. (Korea), and Samsung LED America, Inc.

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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. filed a letter on June 1, 2011, requesting the International Trade Commission to conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices and Products Containing Same. The proposed respondents are: AU Optronics Corp. (Taiwan); AU Optronics Corp. America; Acer America Corp.; Acer Inc. (Taiwan); BenQ America Corp.; BenQ Corp. (Taiwan); SANYO Electronic Co., Ltd.; and SANYO North America Corp.

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X2Y Attenuators, LLC filed a letter on May 31, 2011, requesting the International Trade Commission to conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Microprocessors, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same. The proposed respondents are: Intel Corp.; Components Intel de Costa Rica S.A.; Intel Malaysia Sdn. Bhd; Intel (Philippines); Intel Products (Chengdu) Ltd.; Intel Products (Shanghai) Ltd.; Apple Inc.; and Hewlett-Packard Co.

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On May 17, 2011, a new Section 337 Complaint was filed on behalf of CSP Technologies Inc. regarding flip-top vials. The proposed respondents are: Sud-Chemie AG, of Germany; Sud-Chemie, Inc., of Louisville, KY; and Airsec S.A.S, of France.

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On May 16, 2011, Lutron Electric Co. filed a confidential Section 337 Complaint regarding lighting control devices including dimmer switches. The proposed Respondents are: Pass & Seymour, Inc., Syracuse, New York; AH Lighting, Los Angeles, California; American Top Electric Corp., Santa Ana, California; Big Deal Electric Corp., Santa Ana, California; Diode LED, Emeryville, California; Elemental LED, LLC, Emeryville, California; Wenzhou Huir Electric Science & Technology Co. Ltd., China; Westgate Mfg., Inc., Vernon, California; Zhejiang Lux Electric Co. Ltd., China; and Zhejiang Yuelong Mechanical & Electrical Co. Ltd., China.

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On April 1, 2011, Ogma, LLC sent a letter to the ITC requesting the Commission to conduct an investigation under Section 3337 regarding Certain Motion-Sensitive Sound Effects Devices and Image Display Devices and Components and Products Containing Same. The proposed respondents are: Activision Blizzard Inc. of Santa Monica, California; Apple Inc. of Cupertino, California; Canon, Inc. of Japan; Canon USA, Inc. of Lake Success, NY; Seiko Epson Corporation of Japan; Epson America Inc of Long Beach, California; HTC Corporation of Taiwan; HTC America Inc of Bellevue, Washington; InFocus Corp of Portland, Oregon; Jakks Pacific, Inc of Malibu, California; Kyocera Communications, Inc. of San Diego, California; LEGO A/S dba LEGO Group of Denmark; LEGO Systems, Inc. of Enfield, Connecticut; Lenovo (United States), Inc of Morrisville, North Carolina; Lenovo Group Ltd. of China; Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. of Singapore; Mad Catz, Inc. of San Diego, California; Motorola Mobility, Inc of Libertyville, Illinois; Nintendo Co., Ltd. of Japan; Nintendo of America Inc. of Redmond, Washington; Nyko Technologies Inc. of Los Angeles, California; Sanyo North America Corp. of San Diego, California; Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. of Japan; Sanyo Electronic Devices (USA) of San Diego, California; Sharp Corporation of Japan; Sharp Electronics Corporation of Mahwah, New Jersey; Sony Computer Entertainment America, LLC of Foster City, California; Sony Corporation of Japan; Sony Corporation of America of New York, New York; Sony Electronics Inc., San Diego of California; Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc of Atlanta, Georgia; Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB of Sweden; Vivitek Corporation of San Jose, California; VTech Electronic North America, LLC of Arlington Heights, Illinois; VTech Holdings Ltd of Hong Kong; ViewSonic Corp, Ltd of Walnut, California; WowWee Group Ltd of Hong Kong; and WowWee USA, Inc. of Carlsbad, California.

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On April 1, 2011, Kaneka Corporation sent a letter to the ITC requesting the Commission to conduct an investigation under Section 337 regarding Certain Polyimide Films, Products Containing the Same, and Related Methods. The proposed respondents are SKC Kolon PI, Inc. of South Korea and SKC Corporation of Covington, Georgia.

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On March 28, Nokia Corporation, Nokia Inc. and Intellisync Corp. filed a letter requesting that the Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 regarding Certain Electronic Devices, including Mobile Phones, Mobile Tablets, Portable Music Players and Computers and Components Thereof. The proposed respondent is Apple, Inc.

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On March 21, 2010, a confidential Section 337 Complaint was filed on behalf of Creative Kingdoms, LLC and New Kingdoms, LLC regarding certain video game systems and wireless controllers and components thereof. The proposed respondents are Nintendo Co. Ltd. of Japan and Nintendo of America, Inc.

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On March 21, 2010, a confidential Section 337 Complaint was filed on behalf of Microsoft Corporation regarding certain handheld electronic computing devices. The proposed respondents are: Barnes & Noble, Inc. of New York; Barnesandnoble.com LLC of New York; Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. of Taiwan; Foxconn Electronics, Inc. of Taiwan; Foxconn Precision Component (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd. of China; Foxconn International Holdings Ltd. of China; and Inventec Corporation of Taiwan.

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Femina Pharma Inc. filed a complaint on February 25, 2011, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Vaginal Ring Birth Control Devices. The proposed respondents are: Merck & Co., Inc.; Schering Plough Corporation; Organon USA, Inc.; N.V. Organon; CVS Caremark Corporation; CVS Pharmacy, Inc.; Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.; Walgreens Co.; The Canamerican Drugs Inc.; The Canamerican Global Inc.; Canadian Med Service; Panther Meds Inc.; Canda Drugs Online; Drug World Canada; CanDrug Health Solutions Inc.; Big Mountain Drugs; BestBuy Rx.com; Blue Sky Drugs; Canada, ABC Online Pharmacy; ABC Online Pharmacy; Canadadrugs.com LP; North Drug Store; and Canada Pharmacy.  The complaint is currently pending institution. 

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Sony Corporation filed a letter on February 9, 2011, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Display Devices Including Digital Televisions and Monitors. The proposed respondents are: LG Electronics, Inc. and LG Electronics USA Inc.

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LG Electronics Inc. filed a letter on February 4, 2011, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Digital Televisions and Components Thereof.  The proposed respondents are: Sony Corporation, Sony Corporation of America, and Sony Electronics, Inc.

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LG Electronics Inc. filed a letter on February 4, 2011, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Electronic Devices Having a Blu-Ray Disc Player and Components Thereof.  The proposed respondents are: Sony Corporation, Sony Corporation of America, Sony Electronics, Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Inc, and Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.

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On January 31, 2011, a complaint was filed on behalf of Graco Children’s Poducts Inc. alleging violation of § 337 by proposed respondent Baby Trend, Inc. of Ontario, California. Complainant alleges that importation into the U.S., offers for sale, and sale and use of the accused products in the U.S. infringes at least the following patent claims: claims 1, 8, and 15 of U.S. Patent No. 6,669,225, claim 10 of U.S. patent No. 7,044,497, claim 1 of U.S. Patent No. 7,188,858, claim 1 of U.S. Patent No. 7,404,569, and claims 1 and 23 of U.S. Patent No. 6,510,570

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On January 24, 2010, a complaint was filed on behalf of Sharp Corporation alleging violation of § 337 by proposed respondents AU Optronics Corp., Taiwan; Au Optronics Corporation America, Houston, Texas; BenQ America Corp., Irvine, California; BenQ Corporation, Taiwan; Haier America Trading LLC, New York, New York; Haier Group Company, China; LG Electronics Inc., Korea; LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey; SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., Japan; SANYO North America Corporation, San Diego, California; TCL Corporation, China; TTE Technology, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana; and VIZIO, Inc., Irvine, California.

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On January 24, 2010, a complaint was filed on behalf of Microsoft Corporation alleging violations of § 337 by proposed respondent TiVo Inc. of Alviso, California.

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Horizon Hobby Inc. filed a complaint with the ITC on January 6, 2011, naming over Koko Technology Ltd. of Shenzhen, China and Cyclone Toy & Hobby of Shenzhen, China as respondents. The complaint has resulted in an ITC investigation assigned Inv. No. 337-TA-779, Certain Radio Control Hobby Transmitters and Receivers and Products Containing Same. The investigation concerns alleged infringement of claims 1-5 of U.S. Patent No. 7,391,320; U.S. Copyright Reg. No. TX-7-226-001; and U.S. Trademark Reg. No. 3,080,770.

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On December 30, 2010, a complaint was filed on behalf of Gaumard Scientific Co., Inc., requesting an investigation into the importation of birthing simulators in violation of § 337.  The proposed respondents Shanghai Honglian Medical Instrument Development Co., Ltd., (d/b/a General Doctor) and Shanghai Evenk International Trading Co., Ltd.  

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Sony Corporation filed a letter on December 28, 2010, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Mobile Telephones. The proposed respondents are: LG Electronics, Inc.; LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.; and LG Electronics Mobilecomm U.S.A., Inc.

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On December 23, 2010, a complaint was filed on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, alleging violations of § 337 by proposed respondents Datel Design and Development Inc. of Clearwater, FL, Datel Design and Development Ltd. of Staffordshire, United Kingdom, Datel Direct Ltd. of Staffordshire, United Kingdom, Datel Holdings Ltd. of Staffordshire, United Kingdom, and Datel Electronics Ltd. of Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The asserted patent is U.S. Pat. No. 7,787,411 entitled Gaming Console Wireless Protocol for Peripheral Devices.  For domestic industry purposes, Microsoft alleges that its Xbox 360 system practices the ‘411 patent.

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Remy International, Inc. filed a letter on December 9, 2010, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Starter Motors and Alternators. The proposed respondents are: Wetherill Associates, Inc., Linhai Yongci, Metric Sales & Eng’g, Wan Li Industrial Development, Inc., Yongkang Boyu Auto Motor Co., Wuxi Susan Auto Parts Co., American Automotive Parts, Inc., and Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.

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Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A. and Louis Vuitton U.S. Manufacturing, Inc. filed a letter on December 3, 2010, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Handbags, Luggage, Accessories and Packaging Thereof. The proposed respondents are: T& T Handbag Industrial Co., Ltd.; Sanjiu Leather Co., Ltd. of Guangzhou; Meada Corp. (doing business as Diophy Int’l); Pacpro, Inc.; Jianyong Zheng; Alice Bei Wang; Trendy Creations, Inc.; The Inspired Bagger; and House of Bags.

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Rambus Inc. filed a letter on December 1, 2010, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Semiconductor Chips and Products Containing Same. The proposed respondents are: Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.; Broadcom Corp.; LSI Corp.; Mediatek Inc.; Nvidia Corp.; STMicroelectronics N.V.; STMicroelectronics Inc.; Asustek Computer Inc.; Asus Computer Int’l Inc.; Audio Partnership PLC; Biostar Microtech (U.S.A.) Corp.; Biostar Microtech Int’l Corp.; Cisco Systems, Inc.; Elitegroup Computer Systems; Evga Corp.; Galaxy Microsystems Ltd.; Garmin International; G.B.T. Inc.; Giga-Byte Tech. Co., Ltd.; Gracom Tech. LLC; Hewlett -Packard Co.; Hitachi Global Storage; Jaton Corp.; Jaton Tech. TPE; Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd.; MSI Computer Corp.; Motorola, Inc.; Oppo Digital, Inc.; Palit Microsystems Ltd.; Pine Tech. Holdings, Ltd; Seagate Technology; Sparkle Computer Co., Ltd.; Zotac Int’l (MCO) Ltd.; and Zotac USA Inc.

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United Technologies Corporation filed a letter on November 5, 2010 requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under Section 337 covering Certain Turbomachinery Blades, Engines, and Components that allegedly infringe U.S. Reissue Patent RE38,040. The proposed respondents are Rolls-Royce Group plc and Rolls-Royce plc.

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On October 29, 2010 a complaint was filed in the ITC, requesting that the Commission conduct an investigation into whether or not section 337 has been violated due to the importation of certain mobile devices and related software.  The proposed respondents are Motorola, Inc. and Motorola Mobility, Inc.  The complainant is Apple Inc.  The complaint has been given Docket No. 2768.

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Thomson Licensing SAS and Thomson Licensing LLC filed a letter on October 25, 2010, requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 covering Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices, Including Monitors, Televisions and Modules and Components Thereof. The proposed respondents are: Qisda Corporation; Qisda America Corporation; BenQ Corporation; BenQ America Corporation; BenQ Latin America Corporation; AU Optronics Corporation; and AU Optronics Corporation America.

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On October 20, 2010 Data Network Storage LLC filed a letter with the International Trade Commission requesting that the Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 regarding Certain Data Storage Products and Components Thereof. The proposed respondents are: NetApp, Inc.; Dell, Inc.; Xyratex, Ltd.; Xyratex International Inc.; Xyratex (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; Dot Hill Systems Corp.; International Business Machines Corporation; Cisco Systems, Inc.; and QNAP Systems, Inc.

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On October 19, Overland Storage filed a letter requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 regarding certain automated devices. The proposed respondents are: BDT AG; BDT-Solutions Gmbh& Co. KG; BDT Automation Technology; BDT de Mexico, S. de R.L.de C.V.; BDT Products, Inc.; Dell Inc.; and International Business Machines Corporation.

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On October 18, Numark Industries, L.P. filed a letter requesting that the International Trade Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 regarding Certain Electronic Device Mixer Apparatus for Use in the Audio Disc-Jockey Industry. The proposed respondent is DJ-Tech Ltd. of Hong Kong.

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On October 8, 2010, Broadcom Corporation and Global Locate, Inc. filed a letter requesting that the Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 regarding Global Positioning System ("GPS") Devices and Products Containing Same. The proposed respondents are SiRF Technology, Inc.; CSR plc; MiTAC International Corporation; Mio Technology Limited; MiTAC Digital Corporation; E-TEN Information Systems Co. Ltd. and Pharo Science & Applications, Inc. The complaint is not publicly available at this time.

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On October 6, 2010, Motorola Mobility, Inc. filed a letter requesting that the Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 regarding Certain Wireless Communication Devices, Portable Music and Data Processing Devices, Computers and Components thereof. The proposed respondent is Apple, Inc. The docket number is 2759, and the complaint is expected to be publicly available shortly.

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Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. ("Leviton") filed a complaint in the ITC on September 3, 2010, naming 30 different proposed respondents. The complaint alleges infringement of three different patents, U.S. Patent No. 7,463,124; 7,737,809; and 7,764,151. The three patents cover technology related to ground fault interrupters which are designed to prevent shock or electrocution in cases where the path to ground is broken.

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Thomson Licensing SAS and Thomson Licensing LLC filed a letter and complaint requesting that the Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 regarding Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices, Including Monitors, Televisions, and Modules, and Components Thereof.  The proposed respondents are: Chimei Innolux Corporation, Innolux Corporation, Chi Mei Optoelectronics USA, Inc. and MStar Semiconductor.  Complaint not publicly available yet.

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On August 26, 2010, American GNC filed a letter requesting that the Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 regarding Certain Components for Installation of Marine Autopilots with GPS or IMU.   The proposed respondents are Furuno Electronics Co., Ltd., Furuno USA, Navico Holding AS, Navico UK Ltd., Navico, Inc., Flir Systems, Inc., Raymarine UK Ltd., and Raymarine Inc.

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On August 23, Chimei-Innolux Corporation, Chimei Optoelectronics USA, Inc. and Innolux Corporation filed a letter requesting that the Commission conduct an investigation under section 337 regarding Certain Liquid Crystal Devices and Products Interoperable with Same.   The proposed respondents are Sony Corporation, Sony Corporation of America, Sony Electronics Corporation, and Sony Computer Entertainment America.  Complaint is not publicly available at this time.

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Panasonic Corporation filed an amended complaint to substitute parties in Inv. No. 337-TA-716, Certain Large Scale Integrated Circuit Semiconductor Chips and Products Containing the Same.  The amended complaint names as proposed respondents Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Freescale Semiconductor Japan Ltd., Freescale Qiangxin (Tianjin), Freescale Semiconductor (China) Limited, Freescale Semiconductor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., Freescale Semiconductor Taiwan Ltd., Freescale Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd., Mouser Electronics, Inc., Newark Electronics Corporation, Newark Corporation, and Motorola Inc.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 through the importation, sale for importation, and/or sale within the United States after importation of certain large scale integrated semiconductor chips that allegedly infringe claims of Panasonic’s U.S. Patent Nos. 5,933,364 and 6,834,336.

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The Commission issued notice on August 6, 2010 that Spansion LLC has filed a Section 337 ITC complaint, naming as proposed respondents Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea), Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (USA), Samsung International Inc. (USA), Samsung Semiconductor Inc. (USA), Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (USA), Apple, Inc. (USA), BenQ Corp. (Taiwan), BenQ America Corp. (USA), Qisda Corp. (Taiwan), Kingston Technology Company Inc. (USA), Kingston Technology Co., Ltd. (China), Kingston Technology Far East Co. (Taiwan), Kingston Technology Far East Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), MiTAC Digital Corporation (aka Magellan) (USA), MiTAC International Corp. (Taiwan), Nokia Corp. (Finland), Nokia Inc. (USA), PNY Technologies Inc. (USA), Research In Motion Ltd. (Canada), Research In Motion Corporation (USA), Sirius XM Radio, Inc (USA), Transcend Information Inc. (Taiwan), Transcend Information Inc. (USA), and Transcend Information Inc. (China). The complaint alleges violations of section 337 through the importation, sale for importation, and/or sale within the United States after importation of certain allegedly infringing flash memory chips. The complaint has been docketed as number 2749 and is pending institution.

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The Commission issued notice on August 6, 2010 that Duggal Dimensions, LLC, Duggal Energy Solutions LLC and Duggal Visual Solutions Inc. has filed a Section 337 ITC complaint, naming as proposed respondents Gus Power Inc. (Canada), Efston Science Inc. (Canada), King Luminaire Inc. (USA), and The StreetCrete Group (Canada). The complaint alleges violations of section 337 through the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States after importation of certain LUMI SOLAIR light posts which are alleged to infringe U.S. Design Patent No. D610,732 S. The complaint has been docketed as number 2748 and is pending institution.

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The Commission has issued notice that a Section 337 Complaint has been filed by Invacare Corporation, naming as proposed respondents Medical Depot (d/b/a Drive Medical Design and Manufacturing) (USA) and Shanghai Shunlong Physical Therapy Equipment Co. Ltd. (China). The complaint alleges violations of section 337 through the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States after importation of certain adjustable height beds alleged to infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 6,983,495, 6,997,082, 7,302,716, and 7,441,289. The complaint has been docketed as number 2747 and is pending institution.

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A new complaint, 337-TA-2746, was filed on July 16, 2010 by Vizio Inc. While the complaint is not yet publicly available, the Complaint names LG Electronics Inc. and LG Electronics USA as the proposed respondents. The Complaint alleges that the respondents are engaged in unfair competition with regard to flat panel digital televisions and components thereof.

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A new complaint, 337-TA-2744, was filed on June 30, 2010 by Interactive Life Forms LLC. While the complaint is not yet publicly available, the Complaint names California Exotic Novelties, Inc.; Direct Advantage Values Enterprise, Inc.; Nanma Manufacturing Co., Ltd.; Shenzhen Shaki Industrial Co., Ltd.; Pipedream Products, Inc.; Tenga Co., Ltd.; Vast Resources, Inc.; Convergence Inc.; E.T.C., Inc., d/b/a Eldorado Trading; Gigglesworld Corporation; Honey's Place, Inc.; Joe Enterprises, Inc.; Liberator, Inc.; Nalpac Enterprises, Ltd. d/b/a Nalpac, Ltd.; Satistec, LLC; Universal Distributer; Williams Trading Co., Inc.; Barnaby Ltd, LLC; L.F.P., Inc.; LFP Internet Group, LLC; PHE, Inc.; Polydigitech Inc.; Sawhorse Enterprises, Inc.; TEG, LLC; and Web Merchants Inc. as the proposed respondents. The Complaint alleges that the respondents are engaged in unfair competition with regard to devices having elastomeric gel.

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A new complaint, 337-TA-2743, was filed today by Canon, Inc., Canon USA, Inc. and Canon Virginia, Inc. While the complaint is not yet publicly available, the Complaint names Ninestar Image Int'l, Ltd.; Ninestar Technology Co., Ltd.; Ninestar Management Co., Ltd.; Zhuhai Seine Technology Co., Ltd.; Seine Image Int'l Co., Ltd.; Ninestar Image Co., Ltd.; Ziprint Image Corp.; Nano Pacific Corp.; Ninestar Tech Co., Ltd.; Town Sky, Inc.; ACM Technologies, Inc.; LD Products, Inc.; Printer Essentials.com, Inc.; XSE Group, Inc. d/b/a Image Star; Copy Technologies, Inc.; Red Powers, Inc., d/b.a LaptopTraveller.com; Direct Billing International, Inc., d/b/a OfficeSupplyOutfitters.com; Compu-Imaging, Inc.; EIS Office Solutions, Inc.; and Refills, Inc. as the proposed respondents. The Complaint alleges that the respondents are engaged in unfair competition with regard to toner cartridges.

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A new complaint, 337-TA-2742, was filed on June 25, 2010 by Hewlett-Packard Co. and Hewlett-Packard Development Co., L.P. While the complaint is not yet publicly available, the Complaint names Mipo International Ltd.; Mextec Group Inc d/b/a Mipo America Ltd.; Shanghai Angel Printer Supplies Co., Ltd.; Shenzhen Print Media Co., Ltd.; Zhuhai National Resources & Jingjie Imaging Products Co., Ltd.; Tatrix International; and Ourway Image Co., Ltd. as the proposed respondents. The Complaint alleges that the respondents are engaged in unfair competition with regard to inkjet ink supplies.

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A new complaint, 337-TA-2741, was filed today by STC.UNM, a nonprofit corporation formed by and owned entirely by the University of New Mexico (UNM) to transfer the inventions of UNM's faculty to the commercial marketplace. While the complaint is not yet publicly available, the Complaint names Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited and Samsung Electronics Company Limited as the proposed respondents. The Complaint alleges that the respondents are engaged in unfair competition with regard to semiconductor products made by advanced lithography techniques and products containing same.

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A new complaint, 337-TA-2740, was filed today by eInstruction Corporation. While the complaint is not yet publicly available, the Complaint names Promethean Inc., (Alpharetta, GA) and Promethean Technology (China) as the proposed respondents. The Complaint alleges that the respondents are engaged in unfair competition with regard to certain collaborative system products and components thereof.

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Complaint 2739 was filed today, listing as complainant Radio Detector, Ltd.  The proposed respondents are Vivax-Metrotech Corp., SebaMKT and Leidi Utility Supply, Ltd.  The proposed products are underground cable and pipe locators.
 

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Complaint 2738 was filed today, listing as complainant Batesville Services, Inc.  The proposed respondent is Ataudes Aguilares, S. de R.L. de C.V., Mexico, and the proposed products are caskets.

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Complaint 2737 was filed today, listing as complainant S3 Graphics, Inc. and S3 Graphics Co., Ltd.  The proposed respondent is Apple, Inc., and the proposed products are electronic devices with image processing systems, components thereof, and associated software.

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On May 14, 2010, the Commission determined to institute Inv. No. 337-TA-717, Certain Digital Imaging Devices and Related Software, in which complainant Apple, Inc., f/k/a Apple Computer, Inc., of California alleges violation of Section 337 by respondent Eastman Kodak Co. of New York. The Apple patents at issue are U.S. Patent Nos. 6,031,964 and RE 38,911. Chief ALJ Luckern designated ALJ Robert Rogers, Jr. to preside over the investigation. (PDF) (PDF)

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On May 13, 2010, FlashPoint Technology, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) filed a complaint, Certain Electronic Imaging Devices, alleging violation of Section 337 by proposed respondents Nokia Corp. (a Finish corporation), Nokia, Inc. (a Delaware corporation), Research in Motion Ltd. (a Canadian corporation), Research in Motion Corp. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Research in Motion Ltd.), HTC Corp. (a Taiwanese corporation), HTC America, Inc. (a Texas corporation), LG Electronics, Inc. (a South Korean corporation), LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc.), and LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc.). The technology at issue relates to electronic imaging devices, and the FlashPoint patents at issue are U.S. Patent Nos. 6,134,606, 6,163,816, and 6,262,769.  (PDF)

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HTC Corp. (a Taiwanese corporation) today filed a complaint, In the Matter of Certain Portable Electronic Devices and Related Software, alleging a violation of Section 337 by proposed respondent Apple Inc., a/k/a Apple Computer, Inc. (a California corporation). The accused products include Apple’s iPod, iPhone, and iPad. The HTC patents at issue are U.S. Patent Nos. 6,999,800, 5,541,988, 6,058,183, 6,320,957, and 7,716,505.  (PDF)

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On May 11, 2010, Cross Match Technologies, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) filed a complaint alleging violation of Section 337. The proposed respondents are Suprema, Inc. (a Korean corporation) and Mentalix, Inc. (a Texas corporation). The technology at issue relates to biometric scanning devices, and the Cross Match patents at issue are U.S. Patent Nos. 5,900,993, 6,483,932, 7,203,344, and 7,277,562.  (PDF)

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On May 5, 2010, the Office of the Secretary issued a Notice in the Federal Register announcing Inv. No. 337-TA-715, In the Matter of Certain Game Controllers. The complainant, Microsoft Corporation, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation and sale within the United States after importation of certain game controllers by reason of infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. D521,015; D522,011; D547,763; D581,422; D563,480; and D565,668. The respondents are Datel Design and Development Inc. and Datel Design and Development Ltd. Chief ALJ Luckern will designate the presiding law judge.  (PDF)

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On May 5, 2010, the Office of the Secretary issued a Notice announcing Inv. No. 332-TA-514, China: Intellectual Property Infringement, Indigenous Innovation Policies, and Frameworks for Measuring the Effects on the U.S. Economy. The investigation follows receipt of a request for two reports from the United States Senate Committee on Finance. The first report will describe the principal types of reported IPR infringement in China, describe China’s indigenous innovation policies, and outline analytical frameworks for determining the quantitative effects of the infringement and indigenous innovation policies on the U.S. economy as a whole and on sectors of the U.S. economy, including lost U.S. jobs. This first report is to be delivered by November 19, 2010. The second report, to be delivered by May 2, 2011, describes the size and scope of reported IPR infringement in China, a quantitative analysis of the impact of reported IPR infringement in China on the U.S. economy and U.S. jobs and on the potential effects on sales, profits, royalties, and license fees of U.S. firms globally, and actual, potential, and reported effects of China’s indigenous innovation policies on the U.S. economy and U.S. jobs, and quantifies these effects, to the extent feasible. The Commission scheduled a public hearing in connection with investigations relating to both reports for June 15, 2010.  (PDF)

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On May 5, 2010, the Office of the Secretary issued a Notice in the Federal Register announcing Inv. No. 337-TA-716, In the Matter of Certain Large Scale Integrated Circuit Semiconductor Chips and Products Containing Same. The complainant, Panasonic Corporation, Ltd., alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation and sale within the United States after importation of certain large scale integrated circuit semiconductor chips and products containing same by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,933,364 and 6,834,336. The respondents are Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.; Freescale Semiconductor Japan Ltd.; Freescale Semiconductor, Xiqing Integrated Semiconductor; Freescale Semiconductor, Innovation Center; Freescale Semiconductor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Freescale Semiconductor Pte. Ltd.; Freescale Semiconductor Taiwan Ltd.; Mouser Electronics, Inc.; Premier Farnell Corporation d/b/a Newark; and Motorola Inc.. Chief ALJ Luckern designate the presiding law judge.  (PDF)

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On May 4, 2010, Blumberg Industries, Inc. d/b/a Fine Art Lamps (“Fine Art Lamps”) filed a complaint requesting a section 337 investigation.  The proposed respondent is Lights & More, Inc. (“L&M”).  The products involved are lighting products, lamps, and/or lighting fixtures.  Fine Art Lamps alleges that certain lamps and lighting fixture products imported by L&M and sold within the United States infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent No. D570,038S, “Decorative Element of Lighting Fixtures,” along with other intellectual property rights afforded to Fine Art Lamps under U.S. copyright, trademark, and unfair competition laws.

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On May 4, 2010, the Office of the Secretary issued a Notice in the Federal Register announcing Inv. No. 337-TA-714, In the Matter of Certain Electronic Devices with Multi-Touch Enabled Touchpads and Touchscreens.  The complainant, Elan Microelectronics Corporation, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation and sale within the United States after importation of certain electronic devices with multi-touch enabled touchpads and touchscreens by reason of infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5, 825, 352.  The respondent is Apple Inc. Chief ALJ Luckern will preside over the investigation.

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Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP ("Georgia-Pacific") filed a complaint yesterday accusing 11 proposed respondents of infringing U.S. Patent Nos. 6,871,815, 7,017,856, 7,182,289, and 7,387,274 ("Asserted Patents") in Inv. No. 337-TA-___, In the Matter of Certain Electronic Paper Towel Dispensing Devices and Components Thereof.  In its complaint, Georgia-Pacific accuses Kruger Products, KTG USA, Stefco Industries, Cellynne Corp., Draco Hygenic Products, NetPak Electronic Plastic and Cosmetic, NetPak Elektronik Plastik ve Kozmetik Sanayi, Paradigm Marketing Consortium, United Sourcing Network, New Choice, and Vida International of patent infringement.  The Asserted Patents cover methods for "inexpensively and conveniently" grounding electronic paper towel dispensers so that static build-up does not damage the circuitry of electronic dispensers.  Concurrent with the filing of its ITC complaint, Georgia-Pacific also filed suit in the Northern District of Georgia alleging that Kruger, Stefco, Draco, NetPak, and Paradigm infringe the Asserted Patents.  (PDF)

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On March 29, 2010 the Commission issued notice that a complaint was filed by Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. alleging violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States, sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain integrated circuits, chipsets, and products containing same including televisions, media players, and cameras by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patents Nos. 5,467,455; 5,715,014 and 7,199,306. The respondents are Panasonic Corporation, Panasonic Corporation of North America, Funai Electric Co. Ltd, and others. The investigation is Inv. No. 337-TA-709, In the Matter of Certain Integrated Circuits, Chipsets, and Products Containing the Same, including Televisions, Media Players, and Cameras. (PDF)

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On March 29, 2010 the Commission issued notice that a complaint was filed by Geoffrey Lee McCabe under section 337, alleging violations of that section in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain stringed musical instruments and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,965,831; 5,986,191; 6,175,066; and 7,470,841. The complainant requested that the Commission, after an investigation, issue a permanent exclusion order and permanent cease and desist orders against respondents Floyd Rose Guitars and Floyd Rose Marketing, Inc. and others. The investigation is Inv. No. 337-TA-708, In the Matter of Certain Stringed Musical Instruments and Components. (PDF)

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The Commission issued notice of a complaint filed by Toshiba Corporation in Inv. No. 337-TA-705 alleging 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 notebook computer products and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,156,093 and 5,430,867. The respondents are Wistron Corporation, Wistron InfoComm and others. (PDF)

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On February 18, 2010 the Commission issued notice of a complaint filed on behalf of Motorola, Inc., alleging violations of section 337 based on the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain wireless communication system server software, wireless handheld devices, and battery packs by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,319,712; 5,359,317; 5,569,550; 6,232,970; 6,272,333. The respondents are Research in Motion Ltd. and Research in Motion Corp. and the investigation is Inv. No. 337-TA-706, Certain Wireless Communication System Server Software, Wireless Handheld Devices and Battery Packs. (PDF)

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The Commission issued notice of a complaint filed on behalf of Apple, Inc., alleging violations of section 337 based on the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain mobile communications and computer devices and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,379,431; 5,455,599; 5,519,867; 5,915,131; 5,920,726; 5,969,705; 6,343,354; 6,424,354 and RE 39,486. The respondents are Nokia, Inc. and Nokia Corporation and the investigation is Inv. No. 337-TA-704, Certain Mobile Communication and Computer Devices and Components Thereof.  (PDF)

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The ITC issued notice of Inv. No. 337-TA-701, In the Matter of Certain Electronic Products, Including Mobile Phones, Portable Music Players and Computers. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,714,091, 6,834,181, 6,895,256, 6,518,957, 6,073,036, 6,262,735, and 6,924,789. Complainants are Nokia Corporation and Nokia Inc. Respondent is Apple Inc.  (PDF)

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The ITC issued notice of Inv. No. 337-TA-698, In the Matter of Certain DC-DC Controllers and Products Containing Same. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,315,190, 6,414,470, and 7,132,717; and by reason of trade secret misappropriation. Complainants are Richtek Technology Corp. and Richtek USA, Inc. Respondents are uPI Semicondutor Corp., Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sapphire Technology Limited, Best Data Products Inc., d/b/a Diamond Multimedia, Inc., and XFX Technology, Inc.  (PDF)

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The ITC issued notice of Inv. No. 337-700, In the Matter of Certain Surface Mount MEMS Microphones and Products Containing the Same. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,220,614 and 7,364,942. Complainant is Analog Devices, Inc. Respondents are Knowles Electronics LLC and Mouser Electronics, Inc.  (PDF)

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The ITC issued notice of Inv. No. 337-TA-699, In the Matter of Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices and Products Containing the Same. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,844,533; 6,888,585; and 7,436,479. Complainant is Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Respondents are Sharp Corporation, Sharp Electronics Corporation, and Sharp Electronics Manufacturing.  (PDF)

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The ITC issued notice of Inv. No. 337-TA-697, In the Matter of Certain Authentication Systems, Including Software and Handheld Electronic Devices. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,290,288. Complainant is Prism Technologies LLC. Respondents are Research In Motion, Ltd. and Research In Motion Corp.  (PDF)

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The Commission issued the public version of its October 23, 2009 notice of the institution of an investigation, Inv. No. 337-TA-691, In the Matter of Certain Inkjet Ink Supplies and Components Thereof, following the filing of a new complaint on behalf of Hewlett-Packard. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the alleged infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,959,985; 7,104,603; 6,089,687 and 6,264,301 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale with the United States after importation of certain inkjet supplies and components thereof that infringe claims of patents held by complainant. The complaint requests that the Commission institute an investigation and issue an exclusion order and cease and desist orders. (PDF)

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On October 1, 2009, a new complaint was filed requesting a § 337 investigation on behalf of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd of Japan and Murata Electronics North America, Inc. The proposed respondents were Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electro-Mechanics America, Inc. Inv. No. 337-TA-692, In the Matter of Certain Ceramic Capacitors and Products Containing Same, U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,266,229, 6,014,309, 6,377,439, 6,243,254.  (PDF)itc337update.lexblognetwork.com/uploads/file/100109-1(2).pdf

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On September 23, 2009, a complaint was filed requesting a section 337 investigation on behalf of Hewlett-Packard Co. The proposed respondents are: Zhuhai Gree Magneto-Electric Co., Ltd., InkPlusToner.com, Mipo International Ltd., Mextec Group Inc. d/b/a Mipo America Ltd., Shanghai Angel Printer Supplies Co. Ltd., SmartOne Services LLC d/b/a InkForSale.net, Shenzhen Print Media Co., Ltd., Comptree Ink d/b/a Meritline, ABCInk, EZ Label, and CDR DVDR Media, Zhuhai National Resources & Jingjie Imaging Products Co., Ltd., Tatrix International, and Ourway Image Co., Ltd. The products involved are Inkjet Supplies. Hewlett-Packard allege that the proposed respondents have engaged in violations of Section 337 in connection with certain inkjet ink supplies and components thereof that allegedly infringe one or more claims of United States Patent Nos. 6,959,985; 7,104,630; 6,089,687; and 6,264,301. (PDF)

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On September 18, 2009, a complaint was filed requesting a section 337 investigation on behalf of Ricoh Company, Ltd., Ricoh Americas Corp. and Ricoh Electronics. The proposed respondents are Oki Data Corp. and Oki Data Americas, Inc. The products involved include (but are not limited to) multifunction printers and components thereof, including at least image drums and fuser units. The accused products are alleged to infringe one or more claims of United States Patent Nos. 5,764,866; 6,388,771; 6,209,048; and 5,863,690. (PDF)

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On September 15, 2009, a new complaint was filed requesting a section 337 investigation on behalf of Safe Skies, LLC, and David Tropp. The proposed respondents are: C & C Luggage Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Diplomat, Hangzhou Gema Suitcases & Bags Co. Ltd., La Pearl Luggage and Leather Goods Co., Ltd., Hinomoto Jomae, Ltd., Sinox Company, Ltd., Yi Feng Manufacturing, Co., Ltd., Jin Tay Industries Co., Ltd., Fullyear-Brother Enterprise, Co., Ltd., Zhuhai SkyGood Tech. Industrial Corp., Ltd., Ningbo Zianfeng Art & Craft Co., Ltd., Paloma Enterprises Co., Ltd., Tekraft Industrial Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Travelsky Co., Ltd., The Sun Lock Company Ltd., Alloy Metal Manufactory, Ltd., Cometform, Ltd., Design Go Ltd., Franzen International, and M-Power Lock Manufactory. The products involved include certain locks, luggage and baggage containing dual access locks that complainants allege infringe certain methods of improving airline luggage inspection covered by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,021,537 and 7,036,728. (PDF)

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On September 3, 2009, a complaint was filed requesting a section 337 investigation on behalf of Paice, LLC. The proposed respondents are: Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota Motor North America, Inc., and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. The products involved are certain hybrid electric vehicles and components thereof that allegedly infringe United States Patent No. 5,343,970. (PDF)

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On August 12, 2009, a complaint was filed requesting a section 337 investigation on behalf of LG Electronics, Inc. The proposed respondents are Funai Electric Company, Ltd., Funai Corporation, Inc., and P&F USA, Inc. The products involved are video displays. (PDF)

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On August 7, 2009, a complaint was filed requesting a section 337 investigation on behalf of The Lincoln Electric Co. and Lincoln Global, Inc. The proposed respondents are Atlantic China Welding Consumables, Inc., ESAB AB, Hyndai Welding Col, Ltd., Kiswel Col, Ltd., and Sidergas SpA. The products involved are Bulk Welding Wire Containers and Components Thereof and Welding Wire.  (PDF)

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On July 31, 2009, a complaint was filed requesting a section 337 investigation on behalf of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The proposed respondents are Spansion, Inc., Spansion LLC, Spansion Japan Limited, Alpine Electronics, Inc., Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., D-Link Corporation, D-Link Systems, Inc., Slacker Inc., Synology Inc., Synology North America Corp., Shenzhen Egreat Co., Ltd., EGreat USA, Appro International, Inc. The products involved are Flash Memory.  (PDF)

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On July 28, 2009, a complaint was filed requesting a section 337 investigation on behalf of Hexagon Metrology AB and Hexagon Metrology, Inc. The proposed respondents are Metris N.V., Metris U.S.A. Inc., Mitutoyo Corporation, and Mitutoyo America Corporation. The products involved are articulated coordinate measuring arms. (PDF)

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On July 27, 2009, a complaint was filed requesting a section 337 investigation on behalf of BTG International Inc. The proposed respondents are Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Electronics American, Inc., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, Apple, Inc., ASUStek Computer, Inc., ASUS Computer International, Dell, Inc., Lenovo Group Limited, Lenovo (United States) inc., PNY Technologies, Inc., Research in Motion, Ltd., Research in Motion Corporation, Sony Corporation, Sony Electronic, Inc., and Transcend Information, Inc. The products involved are MLC flash memory devices.  (PDF)

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