ALJ Bullock

ALJ Bullock Terminates Investigation As To Crystal Apparel In Certain Laser Abraded Denim Garments (Inv. No. 337-TA-930)

By Eric Schweibenz
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May
06
On April 28, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 41 in Certain Laser Abraded Denim Garments (Inv. No. 337-TA-930).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an August 18, 2014 complaint filed by RevoLaze, LLC and TechnoLines, LL alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain laser abraded denim garments that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,990,444; 6,140,602; 6,252,196; 6,664,505; 6,819,972; and 6,858,815.  See our August 19, 2014 and September 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Grants Motion To Terminate As To Edamame Kids In Certain Footwear Products (337-TA-936)

By Eric Schweibenz
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May
08
On April 17, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued the public version of Order No. 91 in Certain Footwear Products (Inv. No. 337-TA-936).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an October 14, 2014 complaint filed by Converse Inc. ("Converse") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain footwear products that infringe U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 4,398,753; 3,258,103; and 1,588,960.  Additionally, Converse alleged violation of Section 337 based upon unfair competition/false designation of origin, common law trademark infringement and unfair competition, and trademark dilution.  See our October 15, 2014 and November 14, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Rules On Converse Motion to Compel In Certain Footwear Products (337-TA-936)

By Eric Schweibenz
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May
12
On April 10, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued the public version of Order No. 78 (dated April 2, 2015) in Certain Footwear Products (Inv. No. 337-TA-936).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an October 14, 2014 complaint filed by Converse Inc. ("Converse") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain footwear products that infringe U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 4,398,753; 3,258,103; and 1,588,960.  Additionally, Converse alleged violation of Section 337 based upon unfair competition/false designation of origin, common law trademark infringement and unfair competition, and trademark dilution.  See our October 15, 2014 and November 14, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Rules On Motion to Compel Re-Production Of Documents In Certain Laser Abraded Denim Garments (337-TA-930)

By Eric Schweibenz
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May
14
On April 8, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued the public version of Order No. 36 (dated March 23, 2015) in Certain Laser Abraded Denim Garments (Inv. No. 337-TA-930).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an August 18, 2014 complaint filed by RevoLaze, LLC and TechnoLines, LLC (collectively, "Complainants") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain laser abraded denim garments that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,990,444; 6,140,602; 6,252,196; 6,664,505; 6,819,972; and 6,858,815.  See our August 19, 2014 and September 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Sets Procedural Schedule In Certain Protective Cases For Electronic Devices (337-TA-955)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jun
02
On June 2, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 6 in Certain Protective Cases For Electronic Devices and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-955).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a March 11, 2015 complaint filed by Otter Products, LLC alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain protective cases for electronic devices that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,792,232 and 8,976,512.  See our March 13, 2015 and April 30, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Grants Motion To Terminate As To Esquire Footwear In Certain Footwear Products (337-TA-936)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jun
03
On June 2, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued the public version of Order No. 114 in Certain Footwear Products (Inv. No. 337-TA-936).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an October 14, 2014 complaint filed by Converse Inc. ("Converse") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain footwear products that infringe U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 4,398,753; 3,258,103; and 1,588,960. Additionally, Converse alleged violation of Section 337 based upon unfair competition/false designation of origin, common law trademark infringement and unfair competition, and trademark dilution.  See our October 15, 2014 and November 14, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Grants Motion To Quash Subpoenas In Certain Footwear Products (337-TA-936)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jun
11
On June 2, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued the public version of Order No. 111 (dated May 11, 2015) in Certain Footwear Products (Inv. No. 337-TA-936).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an October 14, 2014 complaint filed by Converse Inc. ("Converse") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain footwear products that infringe U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 4,398,753; 3,258,103; and 1,588,960. Additionally, Converse alleged violation of Section 337 based upon unfair competition/false designation of origin, common law trademark infringement and unfair competition, and trademark dilution.  See our October 15, 2014 and November 14, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Sets Revised Procedural Schedule In Certain Laser Abraded Denim Garments (337-TA-930)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jun
22
On June 22, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 62 in Certain Laser Abraded Denim Garments (Inv. No. 337-TA-930).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an August 18, 2014 complaint filed by RevoLaze, LLC and TechnoLines, LLC alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain laser abraded denim garments that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,990,444; 6,140,602; 6,252,196; 6,664,505; 6,819,972; and 6,858,815.  See our August 19, 2014 and September 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Sets 16-Month Target Date In Certain Automatic Teller Machines And Point Of Sale Devices (337-TA-958)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jun
26
On June 25, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 4 in Certain Automatic Teller Machines And Point Of Sale Devices and Associated Software Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-958).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a May 4, 2015 complaint filed by Global Cash Access, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain automated teller machines ("ATMs") and point-of-sale ("POS") devices and associated software thereof, that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,081,792.  The complaint further alleges violations of Section 337 based upon the importation into the U.S., the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain automated teller machines and point of sale devices and associated software thereof by reason of false advertising, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States.  See our May 15, 2015 and June 4, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Grants Motion To Terminate As To Fortune Dynamic In Certain Footwear Products (337-TA-936)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jul
01
On June 29, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued the public version of Order No. 128 in Certain Footwear Products (Inv. No. 337-TA-936).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an October 14, 2014 complaint filed by Converse Inc. ("Converse") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain footwear products that infringe U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 4,398,753; 3,258,103; and 1,588,960.  Additionally, Converse alleged violation of Section 337 based upon unfair competition/false designation of origin, common law trademark infringement and unfair competition, and trademark dilution.  See our October 15, 2014 and November 14, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Grants Motion To Terminate Investigation And Denies Request For Non-Disclosure Of Settlement Terms To Non-Settling Party In Certain Protective Cases For Electronic Devices (337-TA-955)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jul
23
On July 22, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 9 in Certain Protective Cases For Electronic Devices and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-955).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a March 11, 2015 complaint filed by Otter Products, LLC ("Otter") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain protective cases for electronic devices that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,792,232 and 8,976,512.  See our March 13, 2015 and April 30, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Grants Motion To Terminate As To CMerit USA In Certain Footwear Products (337-TA-936)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jul
24
On July 23, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued the public version of Order No. 134 in Certain Footwear Products (Inv. No. 337-TA-936).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an October 14, 2014 complaint filed by Converse Inc. ("Converse") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain footwear products that infringe U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 4,398,753; 3,258,103; and 1,588,960. Additionally, Converse alleged violation of Section 337 based upon unfair competition/false designation of origin, common law trademark infringement and unfair competition, and trademark dilution.  See our October 15, 2014 and November 14, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Grants Motion To Terminate As To Kmart Corp. In Certain Footwear Products (337-TA-936)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jul
29
On July 29, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued the public version of Order No. 155 in Certain Footwear Products (Inv. No. 337-TA-936).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an October 14, 2014 complaint filed by Converse Inc. ("Converse") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain footwear products that infringe U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 4,398,753; 3,258,103; and 1,588,960.  Additionally, Converse alleged violation of Section 337 based upon unfair competition/false designation of origin, common law trademark infringement and unfair competition, and trademark dilution.  See our October 15, 2014 and November 14, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Grants Motion to Disqualify Counsel in Certain Laser Abraded Denim Garments (337-TA-930)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Aug
03
On June 30, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued the public version of an Order No. 43 (originally dated May 7, 2015) granting Respondent's Motion to Disqualify Counsel in Certain Laser Abraded Denim Garments (Inv. No. 337-TA-930).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an August 18, 2014 complaint filed by RevoLaze, LLC and TechnoLines, LLC (collectively, "Complainants") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain laser abraded denim garments that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,990,444; 6,140,602; 6,252,196; 6,664,505; 6,819,972; and 6,858,815.  See our August 19, 2014 and September 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Grants Motion To Intervene In Certain Laser Abraded Denim Garments (337-TA-930)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Aug
05
On August 7, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 82 in Certain Laser Abraded Denim Garments (Inv. No. 337-TA-930).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an August 18, 2014 complaint filed by RevoLaze, LLC and TechnoLines, LLC (collectively, "Complainants") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain laser abraded denim garments that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,990,444; 6,140,602; 6,252,196; 6,664,505; 6,819,972; and 6,858,815.  See our August 19, 2014 and September 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Denies Converse Motion To Quash Subpoena In Certain Footwear Products (337-TA-936)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Aug
11
On August 3, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued the Order No. 164 in Certain Footwear Products (Inv. No. 337-TA-936).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an October 14, 2014 complaint filed by Converse Inc. ("Converse") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain footwear products that infringe U.S. Trademark Registration Nos. 4,398,753; 3,258,103; and 1,588,960. Additionally, Converse alleged violation of Section 337 based upon unfair competition/false designation of origin, common law trademark infringement and unfair competition, and trademark dilution.  See our October 15, 2014 and November 14, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Grants Motion To Terminate Investigation In Certain Toy Figurines (337-TA-948)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Aug
26
On August 26, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 21 in Certain Toy Figurines and Toy Sets Containing The Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-948).

By way of background this investigation is based on a February 6, 2015 complaint filed by LEGO A/S, LEGO System A/S, and LEGO Systems, Inc. alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain toy figurines and toy sets containing the same that infringe one or more of the following U.S. design patents:  D682,367; D678,432; D689,568; and D672,413 as well as one or more of the following U.S. Copyright registrations:  VA 1-876-291, VA 1-876-279, VA 1-876-378, and VA 1-876-373.  See our February 18, 2015 and March 19, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Sets 16-Month Target Date In Certain Activity Tracking Devices (337-TA-963)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Sep
10
On September 10, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 4 in Certain Activity Tracking Devices, Systems, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-963).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a July 8, 2015 complaint filed by AliphCom d/b/a Jawbone and BodyMedia, Inc. alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain wearable fitness and activity tracker devices, systems, and components thereof that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,446,275; 8,529,811; 8,793,522; 8,961,413; 8,073,707; and 8,398,546.  The complaint further alleges that the Proposed Respondents have engaged in unfair competition and unfair acts by their access and improper use of Jawbone's trade secret confidential information related to Jawbone's technology and wearable product development plans, roadmaps, and financial information.  See our July 8, 2015 and August 18, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Grants Motion To Terminate Investigation As To Tech21 UK Limited In Certain Protective Cases For Electronic Devices (337-TA-955)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Sep
14
On September 9, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 13 in Certain Protective Cases For Electronic Devices and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-955).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a March 11, 2015 complaint filed by Otter Products, LLC ("Otter") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain protective cases for electronic devices that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,792,232 and 8,976,512.  See our March 13, 2015 and April 30, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Bullock Sets Procedural Schedule In Certain Activity Tracking Devices (337-TA-963)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Oct
01
On September 29, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 5 in Certain Activity Tracking Devices, Systems, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-963).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a July 8, 2015 complaint filed by AliphCom d/b/a Jawbone and BodyMedia, Inc. alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain wearable fitness and activity tracker devices, systems, and components thereof that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,446,275; 8,529,811; 8,793,522; 8,961,413; 8,073,707; and 8,398,546.  The complaint further alleges that the Proposed Respondents have engaged in unfair competition and unfair acts by their access and improper use of Jawbone's trade secret confidential information related to Jawbone's technology and wearable product development plans, roadmaps, and financial information.  See our July 8, 2015 and August 18, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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