In Section 337 actions before the International Trade Commission (the “Commission”), the Office of Unfair Import Investigations (the “Commission Investigative Staff” or “OUII”) serves as an independent third party representing the public interest.  OUII’s principal task is to help create a complete record on all contested issues so that the Commission can properly enforce the [...]

On June 15, 2010, ALJ E. James Gildea issued the public version of Order No. 7 (dated June 2, 2010) in Certain Digital Set-Top Boxes and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-712).  In the Order, ALJ Gildea denied Non-party ActiveVideo Networks, Inc.’s (“Nonparty”) motion to quash the subpoena duces tecum and ad testificandum served by Complainants [...]

ALJ E. James Gildea issued Order No. 14 and Order No. 15 in Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Portable Music Players, And Computers (Inv. No. 337-TA-701).  In Order No. 14, ALJ Gildea ordered that the private parties meet and confer and, after consultation with the Commission Investigative Staff, submit a joint stipulation regarding the [...]

On June 16, 2010, ALJ E. James Gildea issued Order No. 10:  Setting Markman and Technology Tutorials in Certain Digital Set-Top Boxes and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-712). In the Order, ALJ Gildea determined that “[t]here will be no Markman hearing in this Investigation in advance of the main hearing.”  ALJ Gildea further determined, however, [...]

On June 15, 2010, ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued the public version of Order No. 18 (dated June 8, 2010) in Certain Foldable Stools (Inv. No. 337-TA-693). According to the Order, Complainant B&R Plastics Inc. filed a motion, pursuant to 19 C.F.R. § 210.21(a), to withdraw its Complaint and terminate the Investigation as to all [...]