Federal Register #337-TA-1500

ITC Amends Semiconductor Patent Investigation to Add Claims

This U.S. International Trade Commission notice updates a semiconductor patent investigation, not a procurement opportunity. - Agency: U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). - Investigation: No. 337-TA-1500 concerns allegations involving imported or domestically sold semiconductor devices, products containing them, and components. - Patent claims: The amendment adds dependent claims 8–12 and 19 of U.S. Patent No. 8,507,983 to the complaint and investigation. - Companies named: GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc. is the complainant. Respondents are Tower Semiconductor Ltd., Tower Partners Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Tower Semiconductor Italy S.R.L., Tower US Holdings, Inc., Tower Semiconductor San Antonio, Inc., Tower NPB Holdings, Inc., Tower Semiconductor Newport Beach, Inc., and Newport Fab LLC. - Procurement status: No products or services are being requested; there are no procurement quantities, part numbers, or contract value stated.

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination granting GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc.'s motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation. The amendment adds dependent claims 8–12 and 19 of U.S. Patent No. 8,507,983. The investigation concerns alleged section 337 violations involving the importation and sale of certain semiconductor devices, products containing them, and components, based on alleged infringement of several patents.

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