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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10515
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint filed by Longitude Licensing Ltd. and Marlin Semiconductor Limited, alleging violations involving certain semiconductor devices and their components. The complaint mentions violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by various companies, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Apple Inc. The Commission is seeking public comments on the potential impact of the requested actions, such as an exclusion order and cease and desist orders, on public health, competitive conditions, and U.S. consumers. Written submissions must be filed electronically within eight days of the notice's publication in the Federal Register.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission got a complaint about some computer chips made in other countries, and they want people to share their thoughts on how solving this complaint might affect people, businesses, and the health of everyone.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 1544
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from InOvate Acquisition Company about certain dryer wall exhaust vent assemblies imported from Xiamen Dirongte Trading Co., Ltd. of China. They claim these imports violate U.S. trade laws and are seeking a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The Commission is inviting comments from the public on whether these actions would impact public health, welfare, and the U.S. economy. Comments are due eight days after the notice is published in the Federal Register, and must be submitted electronically.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government is looking into a complaint about a company in China making dryer parts that might break trade rules, and they want to know if stopping these parts from coming into the country would be good or bad for people and the economy. They are asking people to share their thoughts by a specific deadline by sending them online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9085
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is requesting public comments on a case concerning certain wearable monitoring devices. An administrative law judge has found a potential violation of Section 337 regarding the import and sale of these devices by various companies, including Fitbit and Garmin. The ITC is considering issuing exclusion orders and cease and desist orders, but they want feedback on how these actions might impact public health, competition, and consumers in the U.S. Public comments are due by March 8, 2021, and should address specific issues like the availability and production of alternative products and potential impacts on consumers.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government is asking people to share their thoughts about a problem with certain health gadgets like smartwatches that count your steps, made by companies like Fitbit and Garmin. They want to know if making it harder to buy these gadgets in America will help or hurt people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2745
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced a notice following a complaint from For Kids By Parents, Inc., regarding accusations of patent infringement. The complaint alleges that certain companies from China have been importing and selling urine splash guards that infringe on two U.S. patents. As a result, the Commission has initiated an investigation to determine if there is a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complainant is seeking exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against the accused companies.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission is looking into a complaint from a company that says some people are copying their special bathroom splash guards. They want to see if they need to stop these products from coming into the country.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9370
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission announced that a complaint was filed by Samsung Electronics against Ericsson for allegedly infringing on several of Samsung's U.S. patents related to wireless communications equipment. The complaint claims that Ericsson has imported and sold products into the United States that infringe on Samsung's patents for 4G and 5G technologies. Samsung has asked the Commission to investigate these claims and consider issuing orders to exclude Ericsson's products from the U.S. market and to stop further sales. The investigation will determine whether these violations have occurred and if an industry related to these technologies exists or is being established in the U.S.

    Simple Explanation

    Samsung has told a special group in the U.S. that they believe Ericsson is selling gadgets that use Samsung’s technology without permission. Samsung wants the group to look into it and possibly stop Ericsson from bringing and selling those gadgets in the U.S. if they are found to be using Samsung’s ideas unfairly.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7305
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has started an investigation following a complaint from Koninklijke Philips N.V. and Philips RS North America LLC. They claim that certain UMTS and LTE cellular communication modules infringe on their patents, including patents '271, '711, '943, and '935. The complaint includes allegations against several companies, including Thales, Telit, Quectel, CalAmp Corp., Xirgo Technologies, and Laird Connectivity, for violating section 337 by importing and selling these products in the U.S. Philips requests that the Commission investigate and potentially issue orders to block the importation and sale of these products.

    Simple Explanation

    Philips, a company, says that some gadgets are being sold in America without permission because they copy Philips' ideas from certain special papers called patents. Now, a big group called the U.S. International Trade Commission is looking into it to see if these gadgets should be stopped from being sold.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13779
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission received a complaint from Longitude Licensing Ltd. and Marlin Semiconductor Limited, both based in Ireland, alleging that certain foreign-made semiconductor devices and products are infringing on several U.S. patents. The complaint claims that these products, which are imported into, sold in, or sold for importation into the United States, violate section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission has decided to investigate these claims and will consider evidence and arguments from involved parties about the impact of these allegations on the public interest. If the allegations are proven, the Commission may issue orders to prevent the products from being imported or sold in the U.S.

    Simple Explanation

    Longitude Licensing and Marlin Semiconductor from Ireland are asking the U.S. to stop some foreign-made computer chip products from being sold in America because they believe those products are using their special technology without permission. The government will look into this to decide what to do next.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8140
    Reading Time:about 7 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced that an investigation has been launched following a complaint by Corning Incorporated. The complaint alleges that certain companies are illegally importing glass substrates for liquid crystal displays, infringing on Corning’s patents, and misappropriating trade secrets. The investigation aims to determine if there has been a violation of laws protecting U.S. industries. If a violation is found, the Commission may issue orders to stop these imports.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission is checking if some glass products that help make screens for devices like TVs and phones are being brought to the U.S. without permission. A company called Corning says these products might be using their ideas and secrets without asking, and they want the Commission to stop this from happening if it's true.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10596
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced that it received a complaint filed by Ericsson Inc. and Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson regarding alleged patent infringements related to certain cellular communications systems. The complaint targets several patents and claims that some companies, including Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., have been importing or selling products that violate these patents. The Commission has agreed to investigate these allegations and will determine if any U.S. industries have been affected. If the allegations are proven true, the Commission may issue orders that limit the importation and sale of the offending products.

    Simple Explanation

    Ericsson is saying some companies are using their cool tech without permission, and they want the people in charge (the government) to look into it and maybe stop those companies from selling those products.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8299
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has decided not to review a decision by an administrative law judge regarding violations of section 337, involving products containing tirzepatide. These violations included trademark infringement, false designation of origin, and false advertising by certain companies. The ITC is now asking for written submissions from different parties on potential remedies, public interests, and bonding issues. If a remedy is ordered, it might include stopping these products from entering the U.S. or cease and desist orders against the companies involved.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) found some companies breaking rules with their tirzepatide products by doing things like fake advertising, and now they are asking people for ideas on how to fix it, like stopping these products from coming to the U.S.