Certain Self-Extinguishing Cigarette Papers: 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 cease and desist orders in its Section 3371 investigation of certain reduced ignition proclivity cigarette paper wrappers and products containing same (337-TA-756) would have upon the public health and welfare, competitive conditions in the U.S., and U.S. consumers, in light of a February 1, 2012 Administrative Law Judge recommended determination on remedy and bonding.
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Written submissions are due by close of business on March 2, 2012.
(See ITT's Online Archives 11011403 on the initiation of this patent investigation, which was brought by Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., of Alpharetta, GA, against - initially - (1) Astra Tobacco Corporation of Chapel Hill, NC; (2) delfortgroup AG of Austria; (3) Julius Glatz of GmbH of Germany; and (4) LIPtec GmbH of Germany. See ITT's Online Archives 11041917 for summary of an amendment to the investigation to add seven more respondents.)
1According 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.)
ITC contact -- James Holbein (202) 205-2000
(FR Pub 02/09/12, 337-TA-756)