Federal Register #2026-22730

USITC foundry coke investigation notice on patent claims and partial termination

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) issued an investigative notice in a foundry coke patent case; it is not a procurement opportunity or contract award. - Government body: U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). - Case: Investigation No. 337-TA-1512 concerning allegations involving imported and sold foundry coke. - Parties named: Complainants SunCoke Technology and Development LLC and Jewell Coke Company L.P.; respondents MTX Group a.s., OKK Koksovny, a.s., METALIMEX a.s., METALIMEX Deutschland GmbH, and AMEX Coal Sp. z o.o. - Commission action: The USITC declined to review an administrative law judge’s decision allowing the complainants to add claims 1–5 and 7–13 of U.S. Patent No. 12,600,915 against the respondents. - Partial termination: The investigation was terminated for all asserted claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,331,367 as to all respondents. - Procurement relevance: No products or services are requested, and the notice provides no quantities, part numbers, vendors supplying products, or performance period.

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination in Investigation No. 337-TA-1512. The determination grants Complainants’ motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation to assert claims 1–5 and 7–13 of U.S. Patent No. 12,600,915 against MTX Group respondents. It also terminates the investigation as to all asserted claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,331,367 with respect to all respondents. The investigation concerns allegations involving the importation and sale of certain foundry coke.

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