Author Archive

Thomson Licensing Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Liquid Crystal Displays

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

On August 27, 2010, Thomson Licensing SAS of France and Thomson Licensing LLC of Princeton, New Jersey (collectively “Thomson Licensing”) filed a complaint requesting that the ITC commence an investigation pursuant to Section 337.
The complaint alleges that Chimei Innolux Corporation of Taiwan, Innolux Corporation of Austin, Texas, Chi Mei Optoelectronics USA, Inc. of San Jose, [...]

American GNC Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Marine Autopilots with GPS or IMU

Monday, August 30th, 2010

On August 26, 2010, American GNC of Simi Valley, California (“AGNC”) filed a complaint requesting that the ITC commence an investigation pursuant to Section 337.
The complaint alleges that Furuno Electronics Co., Ltd. of Japan, Furuno U.S.A. Inc. of Camas, Washington, Navico Holding AS of Norway, Navico UK, Ltd. of the United Kingdom, Navico, Inc. of [...]

Federal Circuit Reverses-in-Part and Remands in General Protecht Appeal (2009-1378, -1387, -1434)

Friday, August 27th, 2010

On August 27, 2010, the Federal Circuit issued its opinion in General Protecht Group, Inc. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n, 2009-1378, -1387, -1434.  This is one of two opinions relating to appeals from the ITC’s March 9, 2009, final determination in Certain Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-615).   The Federal Circuit [...]

Chimei Innolux Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

On August 23, 2010, Chimei Innolux Corporation of Taiwan, Chi Mei Optoelectronics U.S.A., Inc. of San Jose, California, and Innolux Corporation of Austin, Texas (collectively, “CMI”) filed a complaint requesting that the ITC commence an investigation pursuant to Section 337.
The complaint alleges that Sony Corporation of Japan, Sony Corporation of America of New York, New [...]

Lexmark Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Toner Cartridges

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

On August 20, 2010, Lexmark International, Inc. (“Lexmark”), of Lexington, Kentucky filed a complaint requesting that the ITC commence an investigation pursuant to Section 337.
The complaint alleges that Ninestar Image Co. Ltd. (a/k/a Ninestar Technology Co., Ltd.) of China, Ninestar Image Int’l, Ltd. of China, Seine Image International Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong, Ninestar Technology [...]

ITC Issues Public Version Of Opinion In Certain Adjustable Keyboard Support Systems (337-TA-670)

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

On August 13, 2010, the International Trade Commission issued the public version of its opinion reversing Chief ALJ Paul J. Luckern’s February 23, 2010 Final Initial Determination (“ID”) in Certain Adjustable Keyboard Support Systems and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-670).  The ITC terminated the investigation, finding that the asserted claims were invalid and not infringed.
By [...]

ALJ Charneski Issues Public Version of Recommended Determination On Remedy And Bonding In Certain Machine Vision Software (337-TA-680)

Monday, August 16th, 2010

On August 13, 2010 ALJ Carl C. Charneski issued the public version of the Recommended Determination on Remedy and Bonding (“RD”) (dated July 23, 2010) in Certain Machine Vision Software, Machine Vision Systems, and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-680).
By way of background, on July 16, 2010, ALJ Charneski determined that there was no violation [...]

Spansion Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Flash Memory Chips

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

On August 6, 2010, Spansion LLC (“Spansion”), of Sunnyvale, California filed a complaint requesting that the ITC commence an investigation pursuant to Section 337.
The complaint alleges that chip manufacturers/distributors Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of South Korea, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, Samsung International, Inc. of San Diego, California, Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. [...]

Duggal Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Wind and Solar-Powered Light Posts and Street Lamps

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

On August 6, 2010, Duggal Dimensions LLC (“Duggal Dimensions”), Duggal Energy Solutions, LLC (“Duggal Energy”), and Duggal Visual Solutions, Inc., all of New York, New York (collectively, “Duggal”) filed a complaint requesting the ITC to commence an investigation pursuant to Section 337.
The complaint alleges that Gus Power Incorporated of Mississauga, Ontario, Efton Science Inc. of [...]

Invacare Files New 337 Complaint Regarding Certain Adjustable-Height Beds

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

On August 5, 2010, Invacare Corporation of Elyria, Ohio (“Invacare”) filed a complaint requesting that the ITC commence an investigation pursuant to Section 337.
The complaint alleges that Medical Depot, Inc., d/b/a Drive Medical Design and Manufacturing of Port Washington, New York (“Drive Medical”) and Shanghai Shunlong Physical Therapy Equipment Co., Ltd. of Shanghai, China (“Shunlong”) [...]