According to the International Trade Commission, a Section 337 patent complaint on certain consumer electronics, including mobile phones and tablets, was filed on behalf of Anthony Grillo on February 17, 2012. Proposed respondents are:
The International Trade Administration is publishing notices in the February 21, 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 is amending the final results for its recently published antidumping duty administrative review of citric acid and certain citrate salts from China (A-570-937) in order to correct an error in the AD cash deposit rate for Yixing Union Biochemical Co., Ltd. The amended rate, which is officially effective February 21, 2012, is expected to be implemented by U.S. Customs and Border Protection soon.
The International Trade Commission is publishing notices in the February 17, 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 American Conference Institute has announced that it will hold an expert forum on litigation and enforcement before the International Trade Commission on February 27-28, 2012 in Washington, DC. ACI states that as the ITC braces for what is expected to be another year of record patent filings, this forum will enable practitioners to garner insights and practical guidance from an industry-leading faculty of judges, senior ITC officials and expert litigators in the field. A special two-session Focus on Customs Enforcement will address the enforcement of ITC exclusion orders. For a $200 discount off the standard price, enter discount code "BP 200" in the "Special Offer or Discount Code" box on the registration form.
According to the International Trade Commission, a Section 337 patent complaint on certain radio frequency integrated circuits and devices was filed on behalf of Peregrine Semiconductor Corporation on February 15, 2012. Proposed respondents are:
The International Trade Administration is publishing notices in the February 17, 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 Commission has voted to institute an investigation of certain video displays and products using and containing same (337-TA-828).
The International Trade Administration is publishing notices in the February 16, 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 has made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that large power transformers from Korea are being, or are likely to be, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value (A-580-867). The ITA found preliminary AD rates of 21.79% to 38.07%, which are officially effective as of February 16, 2012. U.S. Customs is expected to implement these AD cash deposit/bond requirements soon.