Further to our September 23, 2011 post, on September 29, 2011, ALJ Robert K. Rogers, Jr. issued Order No. 4 in Certain Digital Photo Frames And Image Display Devices and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-807). According to the Order, ALJ Rogers set February 26, 2013 as the target date (which is 17 months after institution [...]
On September 27, 2011, the International Trade Commission (the “Commission”) issued a notice determining to terminate the investigation in Certain Toner Cartridges and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-740) with a finding of a violation of Section 337. The Commission further determined to issue a general exclusion order (“GEO”) and cease and desist orders (“CDOs”). By [...]
On September 16, 2011, the International Trade Commission issued the public version of former chief ALJ Paul J. Luckern’s Final Initial and Recommended Determinations (“ID”) (dated July 27, 2011) in Certain Electronic Imaging Devices (Inv. No. 337-TA-726). By way of background, the Complainant in this investigation is FlashPoint Technology, Inc. (“Flashpoint”) and the remaining Respondents [...]
On September 27, 2011, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued a press release announcing that it voted to institute an investigation of Certain Electronic Devices With Communication Capabilities, Components Thereof, and Related Software (Inv. No. 337-TA-808). The investigation is based on an August 16, 2011 complaint, a September 7, 2011 amended complaint, and September 2, [...]
On September 26, 2011, ALJ E. James Gildea issued the public version of Order No. 21 (dated September 16, 2011), denying Complainant Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc.’s (“SWM”) motion for summary determination that it satisfies the technical domestic industry requirement for U.S. Patent No. 6,725,867 (the ‘867 patent) in Certain Reduced Ignition Proclivity Cigarette Paper Wrappers and [...]
On September 23, 2011, ALJ Robert K. Rogers, Jr. issued Order No. 9: Granting Complainant’s Motion To Compel in Certain Light-Emitting Diodes and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-798). According to the Order, Complainant Samsung LED Co., Ltd. (“SLED”) filed a motion to compel Respondents OSRAM GmbH, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Inc., [...]
On September 26, 2011, the International Trade Commission (the “Commission”) issued a notice determining to review in part an Initial Determination (“ID”) issued by former Chief ALJ Paul J. Luckern on July 27, 2011 finding no violation of Section 337 in Certain Electronic Imaging Devices (Inv. No. 337-TA-726). By way of background, the Complainant in [...]
Further to our September 12 and September 20, 2011 posts, on September 26, 2011, acting Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued a notice indicating that Theodore R. Essex will now be the presiding Administrative Law Judge in Certain Devices For Improving Uniformity Used In A Backlight Module and Components Thereof and Products Containing the Same [...]
On September 22, 2011, S3 Graphics Co., Ltd. of the Grand Cayman Islands and S3 Graphics, Inc. of Fremont, California (collectively, “S3G”) filed a complaint requesting that the ITC commence an investigation pursuant to Section 337. The complaint alleges that Apple Inc. a/k/a Apple Computer, Inc. of Cupertino, California (“Apple”) unlawfully imports into the U.S., [...]
On September 22, 2011, ALJ Robert K. Rogers, Jr. issued Order No. 28C in Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices, Including Monitors, Televisions, and Modules, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-741/749). In the Order, ALJ Rogers denied Respondents Chimei Innolux Corp., Chi Mei Optoelectronics USA, Inc., and Innolux Corp’s. (collectively, “CMI”) motion to reopen the record [...]
