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):
The International Trade Commission voted to institute an investigation of certain consumer electronics and display devices and products containing same (337-TA-836). The products at issue in this investigation include cellular telephones, personal computers, home theater audio and video components, televisions and gaming and media devices.
The International Trade Commission is publishing notices in the April 4, 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 is asking for comments by about April 12, 2012, on a patent complaint filed on behalf of HumanEyes Technologies, Ltd., which alleges violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the U.S., the sale for importation, and the sale within the U.S. after importation of certain cameras and mobile devices, related software and firmware, and components thereof and products containing the same (D/N 2891). ITC is asking for comments on any public interest issues that might affect ITC consideration, including whether the issuance of an exclusion order and/or cease and desist order would impact the public interest.