The International Trade Commission is beginning a Section 337 investigation on allegations that imports of Asus electronic computing devices allegedly infringe patents held by Lenovo, the ITC said in a notice released Dec. 19. In a complaint filed in November (see 2311220039), Lenovo said Asus is importing tablets, laptops, computers, routers and other equipment that copy its patented technologies, including the Asus Zenbook, Vivobook and Chromebook. The ITC will consider whether to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against ASUSTeK Computer Inc. and ASUS Computer International.
The Commerce Department published notices in the Federal Register Dec. 19 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 has released the final results of the antidumping duty administrative review on finished carbon steel flanges from Spain (Commerce A-469-815; CBP A-470-815). These final results will be used to set final assessments of AD duties on importers for subject merchandise entered June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2022.
The Commerce Department has released the final results of the antidumping duty administrative review on glycine from Japan (A-588-878). These final results will be used to set final assessments of AD duties on importers for subject merchandise entered June 1, 2021, through May 31, 2022.
The International Trade Commission published notices in the Dec. 18 Federal Register on the following AD/CVD injury, Section 337 patent or other trade proceedings (any notices that warrant a more detailed summary will be in another ITT article):
The International Trade Commission seeks comments on a potential Section 337 investigation on allegations that Lenovo is importing electronic computing devices that infringe on Ericsson’s patents, the ITC said in a notice Dec. 18. In a recently filed complaint, Ericsson said Lenovo is importing laptop, desktop and chromebook computers and parts that include high efficiency video coding (HEVC or H.265) technology covered by several Ericsson patents. Ericsson seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders against Lenovo and several of its subsidiaries. Comments are due Dec. 26.
The Commerce Department published notices in the Federal Register Dec. 18 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 has released a correction to the final results of the antidumping duty administrative review on polyethylene film, sheet and strip from India (A-533-824) covering subject merchandise entered July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018, published in the March 16, 2020, Federal Register.
The Commerce Department is setting new countervailing duty cash deposit requirements for imports of pea protein from China (C-570-155) after finding illegal subsidization of Chinese producers in the preliminary determination of its CVD investigation. Suspension of liquidation and cash deposit requirements take retroactive effect as of Sept. 19, 2023, due to Commerce's finding of critical circumstances for all Chinese companies.
Apple will stop sales of two of its models of the Apple Watch in the coming days, in advance of a Section 337 exclusion order taking effect following the expiration of a 60-day presidential review period. Apple referred us to a statement, in which it said it will stop sales of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 from its website starting Dec. 21, and from Apple retail locations after Dec. 24. The presidential review period ends Dec. 25.