The International Trade Commission decided to review part of an administrative law judge’s January 12 final initial determination finding a violation of section 337 in its investigation of certain liquid crystal display devices, including monitors, televisions, modules, and components thereof (337-TA-741 / 749). The ALJ found a violation by Chimei InnoLux Corporation of Taiwan and InnoLux Corporation of Texas with respect to a claim of a patent held by Thomson Licensing SAS of France and Thomson Licensing LLC of New Jersey. With regard to Thomson’s other patent claims, no violations were found.

The International Trade Administration is publishing notices in the April 9, 2012, Federal Register on the following AD/CV proceedings (any notices that announce changes to AD/CV duty rates, the scope, affected firms, or effective dates will be detailed in another ITT article):

The International Trade Administration issued the final results of the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on lightweight thermal paper from Germany (A-428-840) which sets an AD cash deposit rate for one manufacturer/exporter. This rate, which is effective April 9, 2012, is expected to be implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection soon.

The ITC is publishing notices in the April 6, 2012 Federal Register on meetings that are open to the public pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act with the following AD/CV and patent related items on the agenda (unless otherwise indicated, these meetings are held at the ITC Building):

The International Trade Commission is publishing notices in the April 6, 2012, 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 decided to review part of an administrative law judge’s February 2012 final initial determination finding no violation of certain claims of patents held by Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. in its investigation of certain reduced ignition proclivity cigarette paper wrappers and products containing same (337-TA-756). The remaining respondent¹ is Julius Glatz GmbH / LIPtec GmbH / KneX Worldwide LLC.

The International Trade Administration is publishing notices in the April 6, 2012, Federal Register on the following AD/CV proceedings (any notices that announce changes to AD/CV duty rates, the scope, affected firms, or effective dates will be detailed in another ITT article):

The International Trade Administration issued the preliminary results of its administrative review of the antidumping duty order on circular welded carbon steel pipes and tubes¹ from Thailand (A-549-502) for two manufacturer/exporters. These preliminary results are not in effect. The ITA may modify them in the final results of this review and change the estimated AD cash deposit rates for these companies.

The U.S. Trade Representative is seeking public comments on Vietnam’s request for consultations with the U.S. about certain antidumping administrative reviews and a sunset review conducted by the International Trade Administration on imports of frozen warmwater shrimp from Vietnam (A-552-802), referring in particular to “zeroing” (DS 429). Vietnam’s request also indicated that it would like to consult regarding various U.S. laws, regulations, administrative procedures, practices, and methodologies. Comments are due by April 13, 2012.

The International Trade Commission is publishing notices in the April 5, 2012, 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):