On August 26, 2010, ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued a notice regarding the remand proceeding in Certain Foam Footwear (Inv. No. 337-TA-567). The notice follows a February 24, 2010 judgment of the Federal Circuit overturning the ITC’s July 25, 2008 final determination of no violation of Section 337 and remanding the investigation. See our July [...]
On August 26, 2010, ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 31, Order No. 34, and Order No. 35 in Certain Mobile Communications and Computer Devices and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-704).
In Order Nos. 31 and 34, ALJ Bullock denied Respondents Nokia Corporation and Nokia, Inc.’s (collectively, “Nokia”) motions for summary determination of invalidity and [...]
On August 24, 2010, ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 6 in Certain Game Controllers (Inv. No. 337-TA-715).
In the Order, ALJ Bullock granted a joint motion filed by Complainant Microsoft Corporation and Respondents Datel Design and Development, Ltd. and Datel Design and Development, Inc. to terminate the investigation based on a settlement agreement.
Further to our August 16, 2010 post, on August 19, 2010, ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 2 in Certain Flat Panel Digital Televisions And Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-733).
According to the Order, ALJ Bullock set February 19, 2012 as the target date (which is 18 months after institution of the investigation). In addition, [...]
On July 30, 2010, ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 18 in Certain Mobile Communications and Computer Devices and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-704). In the Order, ALJ Bullock construed various claim terms in the asserted claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,455,599 (the ‘599 patent), 5,379,431 (the ‘431 patent), 6,424,354 (the ‘354 patent), and [...]
Further to our July 13, 2010 post, on July 19, 2010, ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 2 in Certain Underground Cable and Pipe Locators (Inv. No. 337-TA-727).
According to the Order, ALJ Bullock set October 19, 2011 as the target date (which is 16 months after institution of the investigation). In addition, the Order [...]
Further to our June 15, 2010 post, on June 17, 2010, ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 2 in Certain Portable Electronic Devices and Related Software (Inv. No. 337-TA-721).
According to the Order, ALJ Bullock set October 17, 2011 as the target date (which is 16 months after institution of the investigation). In addition, the [...]
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 Respondents [...]
On June 4, 2010, ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 13 in Certain Stringed Musical Instruments and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-708).
In the Order, ALJ Bullock granted a joint motion filed by Complainant Geoffrey McCabe and Respondents Floyd Rose Guitars, Floyd Rose Marketing, Inc., Davitt & Hanser Music Co., d/b/a HHI, and Ping Well [...]
Further to our April 30 and May 10 posts, on May 28, 2010, ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 3 in Certain Game Controllers (Inv. No. 337-TA-715).
In the Order, ALJ Bullock set the procedural schedule for the investigation, including a November 15, 2010 start date for the evidentiary hearing and a March 5, 2011 [...]
