The International Trade Commission published notices in the Aug. 28 Federal Register on the following AD/CV injury, Section 337 patent, and other trade proceedings (any notices that warrant a more detailed summary will appear in another ITT article):

The International Trade Commission published notices in the Aug. 27 Federal Register on the following AD/CV injury, Section 337 patent, and other trade proceedings (any notices that warrant a more detailed summary will appear in another ITT article):

The International Trade Commission is asking for comments by Sept. 4 on A&J Manufacturing’s patent complaint against imports of “multiple mode” outdoor grills that allegedly infringe its patents. A&J filed its complaint Aug. 21, alleging infringement by Chinese manufacturers, U.S. importers, and U.S. distributors (see 13082301). The patented technology involves grills that have two cooking units to allow simultaneous cooking with gas and solid fuels like charcoal. A&J is asking for a general exclusion order, but also asked for limited exclusion orders if the commission rules against the broader ban. A&J also wants cease and desist orders against each respondent.

The International Trade Commission began an investigation Aug. 23 on whether to ban imports of laundry and household cleaning products from Mexican company Alen for trademark infringement. Clorox requested the Section 337 investigation on July 25, alleging Alen makes products that bear the names “Cloralex” and “Pinol” in Mexico, including liquid bleach, color safe bleach, laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaners, bathroom cleaning products, disinfecting cleaners, and disinfecting wipes (see 13073017). The merchandise is imported by Alen’s U.S. affiliate, and is then sold to retailers, Clorox said. According to Clorox, the products infringe its Clorox and Pine-Sol trademarks. Clorox is requesting a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against the following respondents:

The Commerce Department published notices in the Aug. 27 Federal Register on the following AD/CV duty proceedings (any notices that announce changes to AD/CV duty rates, scope, affected firms, or effective dates will be detailed in another ITT article):

The Commerce Department began administrative reviews for certain firms subject to antidumping and countervailing duty orders with July anniversary dates. The agency said it intends to issue the final results of these reviews by July 30, 2014.

The International Trade Commission published notices in the Aug. 26 Federal Register on the following AD/CV injury, Section 337 patent, and other trade proceedings (any notices that warrant a more detailed summary will appear in another ITT article):

The Commerce Department published notices in the Aug. 26 Federal Register on the following AD/CV duty proceedings (any notices that announce changes to AD/CV duty rates, scope, affected firms, or effective dates will be detailed in another ITT article):

The International Trade Commission published a notice in the Aug. 23 Federal Register on the following AD/CV injury, Section 337 patent, and other trade proceedings (any notices that warrant a more detailed summary will appear in another ITT article):

A&J Manufacturing filed a petition Aug. 21 asking the International Trade Commission to put in place a Section 337 import ban on imports of “multiple mode” outdoor grills that infringe its patents. The grills have two cooking units, which allow simultaneous cooking with gas and solid fuels like charcoal. According to A&J, companies are importing and selling grills that infringe its patents on the grill’s dual design. Accused companies include U.S. importers and distributors like Brinkmann, W.C. Bradley, GDP Group, Kamado Joe Company, Outdoor Leisure Products, and Rankam Group; U.S. direct-import retailers like HEB Grocery, Kmart, Sears, and Tractor Supply; and seven Chinese manufacturers, including: Guangdong Canbo Electrical, Chant Kitchen Equipment, Dongguan Kingsun Enterprises, Zhejiang Fudeer Electric, Ningbo Spring Communication, and Wuxi Joyray International. A&J is asking for a general exclusion order banning all imports of multiple mode grills that infringe its patents, or alternatively limited exclusion orders against each company. It also wants cease and desist orders against each allegedly infringing company.