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The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to partially review a decision by an administrative law judge that found no violation of trade laws by Samsung Display Co., Ltd. in a dispute over certain OLED display panels. The case involves allegations of patent infringement related to products imported and sold in the U.S. The Commission is asking for written opinions on certain issues related to the case, such as whether Samsung Display had the rights to bring the case and the economic impact of the alleged violations. The Commission is also interested in understanding the impact of any potential trade remedies on public interest factors like health, competition, and consumer welfare.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced a request for public and governmental comments on an Initial Determination concerning a potential violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. This investigation involves certain liquid coolers for computer components potentially imported or sold by various companies. The Commission is considering remedies that might include exclusion orders if a violation is confirmed. Public input is sought on how such orders could affect public health, safety, competitive conditions, and consumers in the U.S. Public submissions are invited by April 23, 2025, and must be no longer than five pages.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced that it will review a decision related to Viking Therapeutics, which claims that certain companies, including Ascletis, misused trade secrets for making thyroid hormone drugs. The Commission's review may recommend excluding certain products from the U.S. market and impose sanctions if a section 337 violation is found. They are seeking public input on the potential effects of such actions and how they might impact health, the economy, and consumers. The public and involved parties have until February 28, 2025, to file written submissions addressing these issues.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from SkyBell Technologies, SB IP Holdings, and Eyetalk365, alleging that various companies violated trade rules by selling certain IP camera systems and video doorbells that infringe on several U.S. patents. They claim this is happening both through imports into the U.S. and sales inside the country. The complaint asks for an investigation and aims for an exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the companies involved. An investigation has been ordered to determine if these allegations are true, with responses from the accused companies needed within 20 days of being served the complaint.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Spanx, LLC regarding certain shapewear garments. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by several companies, including infringements related to the importation and sale of these garments in the U.S. It requests the Commission to consider exclusion orders and penalties. The Commission is asking for public comments on how these potential orders could impact public health, the U.S. economy, and consumers.

The U.S. International Trade Commission found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 related to certain liquid transfer devices and issued a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. The original complaint, filed by West Pharmaceutical Services, claimed infringement of a U.S. patent by products imported into the U.S. from three companies. After a thorough investigation, the Commission confirmed the infringement of the patent and ruled that no bond was necessary because the public interest would not be harmed by the orders. Commissioner Kearns disagreed with the final decision and provided a separate opinion.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced an investigation into certain video-capable electronic devices, including computers and streaming devices, to determine if they violate trade laws under Section 337. The investigation might result in orders to stop the importation and sale of these devices by Amazon if a violation is found. The Commission is seeking public comments on how potential orders might affect public health, the economy, and consumers in the U.S. Comments must be submitted by January 30, 2025.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has started an advisory opinion proceeding at the request of Nortek, a group of companies including Nortek Security & Control, LLC and others. The proceeding aims to determine if certain garage door openers from Nortek infringe specific claims of a U.S. patent in a case filed by The Chamberlain Group, Inc. The ITC has set a target date of six months for completing this proceeding and has assigned it to an administrative law judge for further proceedings and a recommendation. The Commission's review is focused on whether these products, which operate obstacle detectors at a constant energy level, are covered by the previously issued remedial orders.

The U.S. International Trade Commission found that certain icemaking machines and components from Bluenix Co., Ltd. infringe on specific U.S. patents held by Hoshizaki America, Inc. As a result, the Commission issued orders to stop these products from being imported into the U.S. and imposed a bond of 49% of the product's value during a review period. This decision follows a series of investigations and reviews confirming the patent violation.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is seeking public comments on potential public interest issues related to a possible violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The investigation involves certain bone cements and bone cement accessories imported by Heraeus Medical GmbH and Heraeus Medical LLC. If a violation is found, the Commission may issue exclusion and cease and desist orders against these imports. The public is invited to submit comments by March 9, 2021, focusing on how such remedial actions might impact public health, the economy, and consumers in the United States.