The International Trade Commission is publishing notices in the June 20 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 voted June 18 to begin a Section 337 patent investigation on opaque polymers (337-TA-883) produced by a Turkish company and imported into the U.S. Rohm and Haas and its parent company Dow Chemical requested the investigation on May 21, alleging Organik Kimya, a company headquartered in Turkey with a Dutch subsidiary, manufactures opaque polymers that infringe its patents (see [Ref:13052115}). These infringing products are then imported by Turk International and Aalborz Chemical, the petition said. Rohm and Haas is requesting cease and desist orders and limited exclusion orders blocking import and sale in the U.S. of infringing opaque polymers. The ITC named the following companies as respondents:

The International Trade Commission is asking for comments by July 15 on public interest factors related to a possible limited exclusion order banning imports of patent-infringing products from Roku, Inc. containing program guide and parental control technology (337-TA-845). An administrative law judge found no violation of Section 337 in the ITC investigation, which was requested by Rovi, Starsight Telecast, United Video Properties, and Index Systems. But the ALJ recommended that if the commission reverses that finding, it should issue a limited exclusion order.

The Commerce Department published notices in the June 20 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 issued a general exclusion order banning imports of kinesiotherapy devices and components that infringe patents held by Standard Innovation. The commission also issued cease and desist orders prohibiting the following seven respondents to its Section 337 investigation from importing or selling infringing merchandise: LELO, PHE (dba Adam & Eve), Nalpac Enterprises, E.T.C. (dba Eldorado Trading Company), Williams Trading, Honey’s Place, and Lover’s Lane & Co. Although an administrative law judge had originally found no violation of Section 337 because Standard Innovation didn’t satisfy the domestic industry requirement, the commission reversed on review. The orders will now undergo a 60-day presidential review period, during which the administration may veto the bans. The ITC set bond at zero percent during the 60-day review period.

The International Trade Commission is publishing notices in the June 19 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 June 26 on public interest factors arising from Manitowoc Cranes’ request for a Section 337 investigation on patent and trade secret infringement by Sany’s imports of crawler cranes. The “variable position counterweight” technology at issue allows the cranes to lift over 2,500 pounds, which lends them to applications like power plant construction where large loads need to be lifted, the complaint said (see 13061722). According to Manitowoc, Sany hired away one of its high-level engineers, who proceeded to share his knowledge with the Chinese company. Manitowoc is requesting the ITC issue limited exclusion and cease and desist orders against Sany’s import and sale of infringing crawler cranes.

The Commerce Department published notices in the June 19 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 bond option for merchandise produced and exported by Hubei Nature Agricultural Industry Co., Ltd. will end, as the Commerce Department rescinded its new shipper review of freshwater crawfish tail meat from China (A-570-848) for the company. According to Commerce, Hubei Nature had a sale to a U.S. company during the period of review, but the entry associated with that sale fell far outside of the review period. While Commerce can extend the review period, the entry was so far beyond the end of the review period that the agency determined such a long extension would imperil its ability to finish the review on time. Commerce said the deadline still hasn’t passed for requesting a new shipper review related to the sale, so Hubei Nature can request another one with a different period of review.

The Commerce Department made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that silica bricks and shapes from China (A-570-988) is being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The agency found preliminary AD rates of 84.89 to 91.16 percent. Suspension of liquidation and cash deposit requirements are effective June 20.