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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7412
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The International Trade Commission is looking into a complaint by some companies that others are selling special cameras and doorbells in the U.S. that might be copying their ideas. The commission wants to see if these claims are true and might stop the bad companies from selling those products.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8938
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that NJOY, a company involved in the importation and sale of vaporizer devices, has violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act by infringing on several JUUL Labs patents. As a result, the Commission issued a limited exclusion order prohibiting the import of NJOY's infringing products and cease and desist orders against NJOY. No bond will be required for the importation of excluded articles during the period of Presidential review. This decision was made after a thorough investigation, and the Commission's findings were communicated to the President and the U.S. Trade Representative.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a rule that says you can't copy someone's toys. NJOY was found to be selling toys that copied someone else's design, so they're not allowed to bring those toys into the country anymore.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 104205
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Optimum Communications Services, Inc. regarding the alleged illegal importation of certain passive optical network equipment from several Chinese companies. The complaint claims that these imports violate section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission is asking for public comments on whether the requested actions, such as exclusion and cease and desist orders, would impact public health, the U.S. economy, or consumers. Interested parties must submit their written comments electronically within eight calendar days of the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission got a complaint saying some companies from China brought things into the country without following the rules. They're asking people to share thoughts on how stopping these imports might affect health, the economy, or people in the U.S., but you have to tell them really fast, in just over a week.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9975
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has found a violation of section 337 concerning the importation and sale of certain power converter modules and computing systems. It has issued two types of orders: a limited exclusion order to prevent unlicensed products from entering the U.S. and cease and desist orders against specific companies. This decision followed an investigation initiated due to a complaint from Vicor Corporation, with the Commission determining a breach regarding the '481 and '761 patents, while finding no violation for the '950 patent. The public interest factors did not stop these orders, and the investigation has now ended.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission found that some companies were making or selling certain gadgets without permission, which wasn't allowed. So, they made rules to stop these companies from bringing these gadgets into the U.S. and told them to stop selling them here.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 6009
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Syensqo SA, Solvay Specialty Polymers USA LLC, and Solvay Specialty Polymers Italy S.P.A., alleging violations related to the importation and sale of certain polyvinylidene fluoride resins. The complaint names several Chinese companies as respondents and requests various legal actions including exclusion orders and cease and desist orders. The Commission is asking for public comments on how these requested actions might affect public health and welfare, U.S. economy conditions, and consumers. The public has until eight days after the notice's publication in the Federal Register to submit their comments.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is asking people what they think about a complaint from some companies about a type of plastic from China, and they want to know if stopping these plastics from coming into the U.S. would be good or bad for everyone. People have a little more than a week to share their thoughts.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2696
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The International Trade Commission (ITC) has received a complaint from Samsung Electronics alleging violations in the importation and sale of certain wireless communications equipment. The complaint names Ericsson's Swedish and American entities as respondents and requests exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against them. The ITC is seeking public comments on whether the requested actions could impact public health, safety, or the U.S. economy. Comments must be submitted within eight days of the notice's publication in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The government got a letter from Samsung saying that Ericsson is doing something wrong with their phone gadgets, and they want to stop them from bringing and selling those gadgets here. They are asking people to quickly say if stopping Ericsson could affect things like health or money in the country.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11552
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission received a complaint from Wilson Electronics LLC, alleging violations of the Tariff Act related to the importation and sale of certain cellular signal boosters and related components due to patent infringements. The Commission is investigating whether these products infringe on several patents and if a U.S. industry is affected. The investigation will involve specific companies, including Cellphone-Mate, Inc. and Shenzhen SureCall Communication Technology Co., Ltd. If the allegations are confirmed, the Commission may impose a limited exclusion order and issue cease and desist orders against the respondents.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States is checking if a company brought and sold gadgets like cell phone signal boosters from other countries without permission, and if so, they might ask them to stop and not bring in any more.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10641
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Aardvark Medical Inc. alleging that several companies are importing and selling nasal devices that violate section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complaint requests actions like exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against these companies. The Commission is inviting public comments on the impact these actions could have on American public health, welfare, competitive conditions, and consumers. Comments must be submitted electronically within eight days of this notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission got a complaint from a company saying that other companies are selling nose gadgets improperly, and they want to know what people think about this issue. They are asking people to share their thoughts online in the next few days.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95233
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission is reviewing a case involving alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act, which concerns icemaking machines and the infringement of certain patents owned by Hoshizaki America, Inc. The Commission is seeking written input from involved parties and interested stakeholders on specific legal and technical questions regarding patent equivalence and remedies like exclusion orders or cease and desist orders. This investigation began based on complaints that specific models infringed issued patents and has been extended with a new target completion date of February 13, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission is checking if some ice-making machines have broken rules about inventions and wants people to send in their ideas about what should be done. They've given more time to figure it all out by February 2025.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9973
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission decided that a company who made ice machines used someone else's ideas without permission, so they can't sell those ice machines in the U.S. anymore, and if they do, they have to pay a big fee while a special review is happening.

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