ALJ Pender

ALJ Pender Sets Procedural Schedule In Certain Network Devices (II) (337-TA-945)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Mar
24
On March 9, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 7 in 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 filed by Cisco Systems, Inc. of San Jose, California 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. 7,023,853; 6,377,577; 7,460,492; 7,061,875; 7,224,668; and 8,051,211.  See our December 29, 2014 and February 6, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Pender Sets 15-Month Target Date In Certain Lithium Metal Oxide Cathode Materials (337-TA-951)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Apr
07
On April 2, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 3 in Certain Lithium Metal Oxide Cathode Materials, Lithium-Ion Batteries for Power Tool Products Containing Same, and Power Tool Products with Lithium-Ion Batteries Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-951).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a February 20, 2015 complaint filed by BASF Corp. and UChicago Argonne LLC alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain lithium metal oxide cathode materials, lithium-ion batteries containing same, and products with lithium-ion batteries containing same that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,677,082 and 6,680,143.  See our February 23, 2015 and April 1, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Pender Grants Motion To Terminate As To Beats Electronics In Certain Wireless Headsets (337-TA-943)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Apr
08
On April 7, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 7 in Certain Wireless Headsets (Inv. No. 337-TA-943).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a December 8, 2014 complaint filed by One-E-Way, Inc. ("OEW") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain wireless headsets that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,865,258 and 8,131,391.  See our January 8, 2015 and January 14, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Pender Grants Motion To Terminate Investigation As To Lenovo In Certain Audio Processing Hardware And Software (337-TA-949)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Apr
09
On April 7, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 4 in Certain Audio Processing Hardware And Software and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-949).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a February 6, 2015 complaint filed by Andrea Electronics Corp. ("Andrea") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain audio processing hardware and software and products that infringe one or more claims of United States Patent Nos. 5,825,898; 6,483,923; 6,049,607; 6,363,345; and 6,377,637.  See our February 4, 2015 and March 23, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Pender Grants Motion To Terminate Investigation As To Toshiba In Certain Audio Processing Hardware And Software (337-TA-949)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Apr
10
On April 7, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 5 in Certain Audio Processing Hardware And Software and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-949).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a February 6, 2015 complaint filed by Andrea Electronics Corp. ("Andrea") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain audio processing hardware and software and products that infringe one or more claims of United States Patent Nos. 5,825,898; 6,483,923; 6,049,607; 6,363,345; and 6,377,637.  See our February 4, 2015 and March 23, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Pender Sets Procedural Schedule In Certain Lithium Metal Oxide Cathode Materials (337-TA-951)

By Eric Schweibenz
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May
04
On April 28, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 6 in Certain Lithium Metal Oxide Cathode Materials, Lithium-Ion Batteries for Power Tool Products Containing Same, and Power Tool Products with Lithium-Ion Batteries Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-951).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a February 20, 2015 complaint filed by BASF Corp. and UChicago Argonne LLC alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain lithium metal oxide cathode materials, lithium-ion batteries containing same, and products with lithium-ion batteries containing same that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,677,082 and 6,680,143.  See our February 23, 2015 and April 1, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Pender Grants Joint Motion To Terminate Investigation In Certain Wireless Devices, Including Mobile Phones And Tablets III (337-TA-942)

By Eric Schweibenz
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May
22
On May 14, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 9 in Certain Wireless Devices, Including Mobile Phones And Tablets III (Inv. No. 337-TA-942).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a November 24, 2014 complaint filed by Pragmatus Mobile, LLC of Alexandria, Virginia alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain wireless devices, including mobile phones and tablets that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,466,795.  See our November 28, 2014 and December 26, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Pender Rules On Motions In Certain Windshield Wipers (337-TA-928/937)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jun
01
On May 28, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued the public version of Order No. 20 (dated May 22, 2015) and Order No. 21 in Certain Windshield Wipers and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA/928/937).  Please note that Oblon represents Complainants in this matter.

By way of background, the investigation is based on July 25, 2014 and October 15, 2014 complaints filed by Valeo North America, Inc. of Troy, Michigan and Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V. of Mexico alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain windshield wipers and components thereof.  See our August 1, 2014, August 28, 2014, October 16, 2014, and November 19, 2014posts for more details on the complaints and Notices of Investigation in the 928 and 937 investigations.  On December 9, 2014, ALJ Pender consolidated the 928 and 937 investigations.  See our December 15, 2014 post for more details.

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ALJ Pender Rules On Summary Determination Motion In Certain Windshield Wipers (337-TA-928/937)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jun
05
On May 27, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued the public version of Order No. 19 (dated May 19, 2015) in Certain Windshield Wipers and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-928/937).  Please note that Oblon represents Complainants in this matter.

By way of background, the investigation is based on July 25, 2014 and October 15, 2014 complaints filed by Valeo North America, Inc. of Troy, Michigan and Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V. of Mexico alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain windshield wipers and components thereof.  See our August 1, 2014, August 28, 2014, October 16, 2014, and November 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaints and Notices of Investigation in the 928 and 937 investigations.  On December 9, 2014, ALJ Pender consolidated the 928 and 937 investigations.  See our December 15, 2014 post for more details.

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ALJ Pender Denies Motion To Strike In Certain Wireless Headsets (337-TA-943)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jun
10
On May 22, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 11 in Certain Wireless Headsets (Inv. No. 337-TA-943).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a December 8, 2014 complaint filed by One-E-Way, Inc. ("OEW") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain wireless headsets that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,865,258 and 8,131,391.  See our January 8, 2015 and January 14, 2015posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Pender Rules On Motion In Certain Windshield Wipers (337-TA-928/937)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jul
06
On June 11, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued the public version of Order No. 23 (dated June 3, 2015) in Certain Windshield Wipers and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA/928/937).  Please note that Oblon represents Complainants in this matter.

By way of background, the investigation is based on July 25, 2014 and October 15, 2014 complaints filed by Valeo North America, Inc. of Troy, Michigan and Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V. of Mexico alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain windshield wipers and components thereof.  See our August 1, 2014, August 28, 2014, October 16, 2014, and November 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaints and Notices of Investigation in the 928 and 937 investigations.  On December 9, 2014, ALJ Pender consolidated the 928 and 937 investigations.  See our December 15, 2014 post for more details.

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ALJ Pender Terminates Investigation As To Federal-Mogul In Certain Windshield Wipers (337-TA-928/937)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jul
07
On June 5, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued the public version of Order No. 24 in Certain Windshield Wipers and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-928/937).  Please note that Oblon represents Complainants in this matter.

By way of background, the investigation is based on July 25, 2014 and October 15, 2014 complaints filed by Valeo North America, Inc. of Troy, Michigan and Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V. of Mexico alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain windshield wipers and components thereof.  See our August 1, 2014, August 28, 2014, October 16, 2014, and November 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaints and Notices of Investigation in the 928 and 937 investigations.  On December 9, 2014, ALJ Pender consolidated the 928 and 937 investigations.  See our December 15, 2014 post for more details.

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ALJ Pender Rules On Summary Determination Motion In Certain Windshield Wipers (337-TA-928/937)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jul
09
On June 19, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued the public version of Order No. 25 (dated June 11, 2015) in Certain Windshield Wipers and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-928/937).  Please note that Oblon represents Complainants in this matter.

By way of background, the investigation is based on July 25, 2014 and October 15, 2014 complaints filed by Valeo North America, Inc. of Troy, Michigan and Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V. of Mexico alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain windshield wipers and components thereof.  See our August 1, 2014, August 28, 2014, October 16, 2014, and November 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaints and Notices of Investigation in the 928 and 937 investigations.  On December 9, 2014, ALJ Pender consolidated the 928 and 937 investigations.  See our December 15, 2014 post for more details.

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ALJ Pender Rules On Summary Determination Motions In Certain Windshield Wipers (337-TA-928/937)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jul
15
ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 27 (dated June 23, 2015), Order No. 29 (dated June 24, 2015), Order No. 30 (dated June 25, 2015), Order No. 31 (dated June 30, 2015), and Order No. 32 (dated June 30, 2015) in Certain Windshield Wipers and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-928/937).  Please note that Oblon represents Complainants in this matter.

By way of background, the investigation is based on July 25, 2014 and October 15, 2014 complaints filed by Valeo North America, Inc. of Troy, Michigan and Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V. of Mexico (collectively, "Valeo") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain windshield wipers and components thereof.  See our August 1, 2014, August 28, 2014, October 16, 2014, and November 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaints and Notices of Investigation in the 928 and 937 investigations.  On December 9, 2014, ALJ Pender consolidated the 928 and 937 investigations.  See our December 15, 2014 post for more details.

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ALJ Pender Sets 19-Month Target Date In Certain Audio Processing Hardware And Software (337-TA-949)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jul
21
On July 20, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 10 in Certain Audio Processing Hardware And Software and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-949).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a February 6, 2015 complaint filed by Andrea Electronics Corp. ("Andrea") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain audio processing hardware and software and products that infringe one or more claims of United States Patent Nos. 5,825,898; 6,483,923; 6,049,607; 6,363,345; and 6,377,637.  See our February 4, 2015 and March 23, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and notice of investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Pender Sets 16-Month Target Date In Certain Lip Balm Products (337-TA-961)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jul
27
On July 27, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 3 in Certain Lip Balm Products, Containers for Lip Balm, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-961).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a June 12, 2015 complaint filed by eos Products, LLC and The Kind Group LLC alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain lip balm products, containers for lip balm, and components thereof that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,888,391.  See our June 15, 2015 and July 14, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Pender Grants Motion To Terminate The Dollar Tree Respondents In Certain Lip Balm Products (337-TA-961)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Jul
30
On July 29, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 5 in Certain Lip Balm Products, Containers for Lip Balm, and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-961).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a June 12, 2015 complaint filed by eos Products, LLC and The Kind Group LLC alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain lip balm products, containers for lip balm, and components thereof that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,888,391.  See our June 15, 2015 and July 14, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Pender Denies Motions For Sanctions In Certain Windshield Wipers (337-TA-928/937)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Aug
04
On July 20, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 37 and Order No. 39 in Certain Windshield Wipers and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA-928/937).  Please note that Oblon represents Complainants in this matter.

By way of background, the investigation is based on July 25, 2014 and October 15, 2014 complaints filed by Valeo North America, Inc. of Troy, Michigan and Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V. of Mexico alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain windshield wipers and components thereof.  See our August 1, 2014, August 28, 2014, October 16, 2014, and November 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaints and Notices of Investigation in the 928 and 937 investigations.  On December 9, 2014, ALJ Pender consolidated the 928 and 937 investigations.  See our December 15, 2014 post for more details.

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ALJ Pender Sets Procedural Schedule In Certain Audio Processing Hardware And Software (337-TA-949)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Aug
10
On August 7, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued Order No. 16 in Certain Audio Processing Hardware And Software and Products Containing Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-949).

By way of background, this investigation is based on a February 6, 2015 complaint filed by Andrea Electronics Corp. ("Andrea") alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain audio processing hardware and software and products that infringe one or more claims of United States Patent Nos. 5,825,898; 6,483,923; 6,049,607; 6,363,345; and 6,377,637.  See our February 4, 2015 and March 23, 2015 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively.

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ALJ Pender Rules On Motions To Strike In Certain Windshield Wipers (337-TA-928/937)

By Eric Schweibenz
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Aug
24
On June 25, 2015, July 14, 2015, and July 17, 2015, ALJ Thomas B. Pender issued the public versions of Order Nos. 26, 33, and 34, respectively, in Certain Windshield Wipers and Components Thereof (Inv. No. 337-TA/928/937).  Please note that Oblon represents Complainants in this matter.

By way of background, the investigation is based on July 25, 2014 and October 15, 2014 complaints filed by Valeo North America, Inc. of Troy, Michigan and Delmex de Juarez S. de R.L. de C.V. of Mexico (collectively, "Valeo") alleging violation of Section 337 by Trico Products Corporation and Trico Componentes SA de CV (collectively, "Trico") in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain windshield wipers and components thereof.  See our August 1, 2014, August 28, 2014, October 16, 2014, and November 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaints and Notices of Investigation in the 928 and 937 investigations.  On December 9, 2014, ALJ Pender consolidated the 928 and 937 investigations. See our December 15, 2014 post for more details.

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