Nintendo Wii Game Systems: ITC Considers 337 LEO & C/D Orders, Etc.
The International Trade Commission has announced that it is considering the effect a limited exclusion order and/or cease and desist orders against certain video game systems and controllers (Nintendo Wii Game Systems, 337-TA-743) would have upon the public welfare, competition conditions in the U.S., and U.S. consumers, in light of a November 2 Administrative Law Judge recommended determination on remedy and bonding.
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Comments are due by December 7, 2011.
(According to the ITC, the primary remedy available in Section 337 investigations is an exclusion order that directs Customs to stop infringing imports from entering the U.S. The exclusion from entry is limited to persons determined by ITC to be in violation, unless ITC determines that a general exclusion order is necessary to prevent circumvention, there is a pattern of violation, etc. In addition, the ITC may issue cease and desist orders against named importers and other persons engaged in unfair acts that violate Section 337.)
(See ITT's Online Archives 10100601 for summary of ITC's institution of investigation.)
(FR Pub 12/05/11, Inv. No. 337--TA--743)