ALJ Shaw

ALJ Shaw Terminates Investigation In Certain Standard Cell Libraries (337-TA-906)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Sep
10
On September 9, 2014, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 36 in Certain Standard Cell Libraries, Products Containing or Made Using the Same, Integrated Circuits Made Using the Same, and Products Containing Such Integrated Circuits (Inv. No. 337-TA-906).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a December 23, 2013 complaint filed by Tela Innovations, Inc. ("Tela") alleging violations of Section 337 by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. and TSMC North America (collectively, "TSMC") in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain standard cell libraries, products containing or made using the same, integrated circuits made using the same, and products containing such integrated circuits that infringe U.S. Patent No. 8,490,043.  See our December 31, 2013 and January 24, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Issues Notice Of Initial Determination In Certain Multiple Mode Outdoor Grills (337-TA-895)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Oct
02
On September 26, 2014, ALJ David P. Shaw issued a notice regarding the Final Initial Determination ("ID") in Certain Multiple Mode Outdoor Grills and Parts Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-895).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a complaint filed by A&J Manufacturing, LLC and A&J Manufacturing, Inc. (collectively, "A&J") alleging violation of Section 337 by over 20 proposed respondents in the importation and sale of certain multiple mode outdoor grills and parts thereof that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,381,712, D660,646 and D662,773.  See our August 22, 2013 and September 23, 2013 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Issues Initial Determination Terminating The Investigation As To Print-Rite In Certain Toner Cartridges (337-TA-918)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Oct
13
On October 9, 2014, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 13 in Certain Toner Cartridges and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-918).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a May 7, 2014 complaint filed by Canon Inc.; Canon U.S.A., Inc.; and Canon Virginia, Inc. (collectively, "Canon") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain toner cartridges and components thereof, namely photosensitive drum units, that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,280,278; 8,630,564; 8,682,215; 8,676,090; 8,369,744; 8,565,640; 8,676,085; 8,135,304; and 8,688,008.  See our May 8, 2014 and June 11, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and the notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Sets 4-Month Target Date In Certain Noise Cancelling Headphones (337-TA-927)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Oct
14
On October 14, 2014, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 5 in Certain Noise Cancelling Headphones And Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-927).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a July 25, 2014 complaint filed by Bose Corp. alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain noise cancelling headphones and components thereof that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,717,537; 8,073,150; 8,073,151; 8,054,992; and 8,345,888.  See our July 30, 2014 and August 27, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Sets 15.5-Month Target Date In Certain Formatted Magnetic Data Storage Tapes (337-TA-931)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Oct
29
On October 28, 2014, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 4 in Certain Formatted Magnetic Data Storage Tapes and Cartridges Containing the Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-931).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an August 22, 2014 complaint and a September 8, 2014 supplement to the complaint filed by Advanced Research Corp. alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain formatted magnetic data storage tapes and cartridges containing the same that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,525,761; 7,948,705; 8,254,052; 8,437,103; and 8,542,457.  See our August 25, 2014 and September 25, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Issues Initial Determination Terminating The Investigation As To LD Products In Certain Toner Cartridges (337-TA-918)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Nov
03
On November 3, 2014, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 16 in Certain Toner Cartridges and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-918).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a May 7, 2014 complaint filed by Canon Inc.; Canon U.S.A., Inc.; and Canon Virginia, Inc. (collectively, "Canon") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain toner cartridges and components thereof, namely photosensitive drum units, that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,280,278; 8,630,564; 8,682,215; 8,676,090; 8,369,744; 8,565,640; 8,676,085; 8,135,304; and 8,688,008.  See our May 8, 2014 and June 11, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and the notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Sets Procedural Schedule In Certain Formatted Magnetic Data Storage Tapes (337-TA-931)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Nov
04
On October 30, 2014, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 5 in Certain Formatted Magnetic Data Storage Tapes and Cartridges Containing the Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-931).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an August 22, 2014 complaint and a September 8, 2014 supplement to the complaint filed by Advanced Research Corp. alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain formatted magnetic data storage tapes and cartridges containing the same that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,525,761; 7,948,705; 8,254,052; 8,437,103; and 8,542,457.  See our August 25, 2014 and September 25, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Issues Recommended Determination On Remedy And Bond In Certain Multiple Mode Outdoor Grills (337-TA-895)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Dec
01
On October 9, 2014, ALJ David P. Shaw issued the public version of his Recommended Determination ("RD") regarding remedy and bond in Certain Multiple Mode Outdoor Grills and Parts Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-895).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a complaint filed by A&J Manufacturing, LLC and A&J Manufacturing, Inc. (collectively, "A&J") alleging violation of Section 337 by over 20 proposed respondents in the importation and sale of certain multiple mode outdoor grills and parts thereof that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,381,712, D660,646 and D662,773.  See our August 22, 2013 and September 23, 2013 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Sets 16-Month Target Date In Certain Dental Implants (337-TA-934)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Dec
09
On December 9, 2014, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 5 in Certain Dental Implants (Inv. No. 337-TA-934).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a September 25, 2014 complaint filed by Nobel Biocare Services AG and Nobel Biocare USA, LLC alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain dental implants that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,714,977 and 8,764,443.  See our September 29, 2014 and October 22, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and the notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Grants Motion To Terminate Investigation As To Garmin North America In Certain Marine Sonar Imaging Devices, Including Downscan And Sidescan Devices (337-TA-921)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Dec
12
On December 11, 2014, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 11 in Certain Marine Sonar Imaging Devices, Including Downscan And Sidescan Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-921).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a June 9, 2014 complaint filed by Navico, Inc. and Navico Holding AS (collectively, "Navico") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain marine sonar imaging devices, including downscan and sidescan devices, products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,305,840; 8,300,499; and 8,605,550.  See our June 10, 2014 and July 11, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Sets Procedural Schedule In Certain Dental Implants (337-TA-934)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Dec
16
On December 9, 2014, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 6 in Certain Dental Implants (Inv. No. 337-TA-934).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a September 25, 2014 complaint filed by Nobel Biocare Services AG and Nobel Biocare USA, LLC alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain dental implants that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,714,977 and 8,764,443.  See our September 29, 2014 and October 22, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and the notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Denies Motion To Stay Enforcement Proceeding And Sets Target Date In Certain Incremental Dental Positioning Adjustment Appliances (337-TA-562)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jan
19
On January 5, 2015, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order Nos. 70 and 71 in the enforcement proceeding relating to Certain Incremental Dental Positioning Appliances And Methods Of Producing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-562).

By way of background, the International Trade Commission ("the Commission") instituted the underlying investigation on February 9, 2006 based on Align Technology, Inc.'s ("Align") complaint of January 11, 2006.  The underlying complaint named OrthoClear, Inc., OrthoClear Holdings, Inc., and OrthoClear Pakistan Pvt, Ltd. (collectively, "OrthoClear") as Respondents.  The investigation was terminated based on the parties' joint motion, and the presiding ALJ entered a consent order, which the Commission elected not to review on November 13, 2006.

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ALJ Shaw Sets 15-Month Target Date In Certain Graphics Processing Chips (337-TA-941)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jan
21
On January 21, 2015, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 4 in Certain Graphics Processing Chips, Systems On A Chip, And Products Containing the Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-941).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a November 21, 2014 complaint filed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of South Korea and Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC of Austin, Texas alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain graphics processing units ("GPUs"), systems on a chip ("SoCs"), and products containing the same that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,147,385 (the '385 patent), 6,173,349 (the '349 patent), 7,056,776 (the '776 patent), and 7,804,734 (the '734 patent).  See our November 26, 2014 and December 24, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Rules On Motion To Strike In Certain Toner Cartridges (337-TA-918)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jan
27
On January 15, 2015, ALJ Shaw issued the public version of Order No. 21 in Certain Toner Cartridges and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-918).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a May 7, 2014 complaint filed by Canon Inc.; Canon U.S.A., Inc.; and Canon Virginia, Inc. (collectively, "Canon") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain toner cartridges and components thereof, namely photosensitive drum units, that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,280,278; 8,630,564; 8,682,215; 8,676,090; 8,369,744; 8,565,640; 8,676,085; 8,135,304; and 8,688,008.  See our May 8, 2014and June 11, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and the notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Rules On Two Motions To Compel In Certain Dental Implants (337-TA-934)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jan
28
On January 15, 2015, ALJ David P. Shaw issued two Orders (Nos. 7 and 8) in Certain Dental Implants (Inv. No. 337-TA-934).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a September 25, 2014 complaint filed by Nobel Biocare Services AG and Nobel Biocare USA, LLC (collectively, "Nobel") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain dental implants that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,714,977 and 8,764,443.  See our September 29, 2014 and October 22, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and the notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Grants Two Motions For Summary Determination In Certain Toner Cartridges (337-TA-918)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jan
29
On January 15, 2015 and January 16, 2015, ALJ David P. Shaw issued two Orders (Nos. 20 and 22, respectively) granting two motions for summary determination in Certain Toner Cartridges and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-918).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a May 7, 2014 complaint filed by Canon Inc.; Canon U.S.A., Inc.; and Canon Virginia, Inc. (collectively, "Canon") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain toner cartridges and components thereof, namely photosensitive drum units, that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,280,278; 8,630,564; 8,682,215; 8,676,090; 8,369,744; 8,565,640; 8,676,085; 8,135,304; and 8,688,008.  See our May 8, 2014 and June 11, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and the notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Sets Procedural Schedule In Certain Graphics Processing Chips (337-TA-941)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Feb
02
On January 23, 2015, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 5 in Certain Graphics Processing Chips, Systems On A Chip, And Products Containing the Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-941).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a November 21, 2014 complaint filed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of South Korea and Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC of Austin, Texas alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain graphics processing units ("GPUs"), systems on a chip ("SoCs"), and products containing the same that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,147,385 (the '385 patent), 6,173,349 (the '349 patent), 7,056,776 (the '776 patent), and 7,804,734 (the '734 patent).  See our November 26, 2014 and December 24, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Terminates Investigation In Certain Non-Volatile Memory Devices (337-TA-909)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Feb
03
On February 2, 2015, ALJ David P. Shaw issued the public version of Order No. 23 (dated January 30, 2015) in Certain Non-Volatile Memory Devices And Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-909).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a December 27, 2013 complaint filed by Macronix International Co., Ltd of China and Macronix America, Inc. of Milpitas, California (collectively "Macronix") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain non-volatile memory devices and products that contain the same that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,552,360; 6,100,557; and 6,002,630.  See our December 31, 2013 and January 30, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Denies Motion For Summary Determination Of Permissible Repair In Certain Toner Cartridges (337-TA-918)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Feb
18
On February 5, 2015, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 23 in Certain Toner Cartridges and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-918).  In the Order, ALJ Shaw denied Respondents International Laser Group, Inc., Ninestar Image Tech Limited, Zhuhai Seine Technology Co., Ltd., Ninestar Technology Co., Ltd., Seine Tech (USA) Co., Ltd., Seine Image Int'l Co., Ltd., Ninestar Image Tech, Ltd., Seine Image (USA) Co., Ltd., and Nano Pacific Corp.'s (collectively, "Respondents") motion for summary determination of permissible repair.

By way of background, this investigation is based on a May 7, 2014 complaint filed by Canon Inc.; Canon U.S.A., Inc.; and Canon Virginia, Inc. (collectively, "Canon") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain toner cartridges and components thereof, namely photosensitive drum units, that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,280,278; 8,630,564; 8,682,215; 8,676,090; 8,369,744; 8,565,640; 8,676,085; 8,135,304; and 8,688,008.  See our May 8, 2014 and June 11, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and the notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Shaw Denies Motion To Consolidate In Certain Network Devices (337-TA-944)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Feb
24
On February 13, 2015, ALJ David P. Shaw issued Order No. 4 in Certain Network Devices, Related Software and Components Thereof (I) (Inv. No. 337-TA-944) denying Respondent Arista Networks, Inc.'s ("Arista") motion requesting consolidation of that investigation with Certain Network Devices, Related Software and Components Thereof (II) (Inv. No. 337-TA-945).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a December 19, 2014 complaint and January 8, 2015 supplement to the complaint filed by Cisco Systems, Inc. ("Cisco") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain networking equipment and components and software thereof that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,162,537; 8,356,296; 7,290,164; 7,340,597; 6,741,592; and 7,200,145.  See our December 29, 2014 and February 5, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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