Federal Register #337-TA-1432

ITC Review of Patent Infringement and Trade Injury for Mobile Devices and Stainless Steel Pipe Imports

This notice from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) addresses a review of patent infringement allegations and trade injury findings: - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Maxell, Ltd. (patent holder) - Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (respondents) - Products/Services Requested: - Mobile electronic devices alleged to infringe U.S. Patents Nos. 8,130,280; 11,490,004; 11,750,915; 11,509,953; 12,108,103; 11,445,241 - Imports of welded stainless steel line and pressure pipe from India, Turkey, and UAE (HTS subheadings 7305.31.60, 7306.11.00, 7306.40.50) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The Commission is seeking written submissions on remedies, public interest, and bonding related to patent infringement and trade injury - Potential remedies include exclusion orders and cease-and-desist orders for infringing products - The Commission found material injury to the U.S. industry from certain imports, subject to antidumping and countervailing duty investigations - No specific product quantities or part numbers are listed; focus is on categories and patent coverage - Period of Performance: - Investigation ongoing through at least September 2026, with deadlines for written submissions - Key Technical and Business Details: - Highlighted patents and product categories - Potential impact on importers and manufacturers of mobile devices and stainless steel pipe - Opportunity for stakeholders to provide input on remedies and public interest

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided to review in part a final initial determination issued by the presiding Administrative Law Judge regarding a violation of section 337 related to certain asserted patents on mobile electronic devices. The Commission found a violation concerning one patent and no violation concerning others. It is requesting written submissions from involved parties, interested government agencies, and other persons on the issues under review, remedies, public interest, and bonding. The investigation involves patents held by Maxell, Ltd. and respondents Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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