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News Release 16-142
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1028
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile device holders and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are various sized holders that allow a user to position their mobile devices in a variety of ways, via magnetism.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Nite Ize, Inc., of Boulder, CO, on October 6, 2016. Supplements to the Complaint were filed on October 21, 2016 and October 26, 2016. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain mobile device holders and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
Shenzhen Youtai Trade Company Limited, d/b/a NoChoice, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
REXS LLC of Lewes, DE;
Spinido, Inc., of Brighton, CO;
Luo, Qiben, d/b/a Lita International Shop, of Shenzhen, China;
Guangzhou Kuaguoyi E-commerce Co., Ltd., d/b/a Kagu Culture, of Guangzhou, China;
Shenzhen New Dream Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a Newdreams, of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Gold South Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a Baidatong, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Sunpauto Co., Ltd., of Kowloon, Hong Kong;
Wang Zhi Gang d/b/a IceFox, of Shenzhen, China;
Dang Yuya d/b/a Sminiker, of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Topworld Technology Co. d/b/a IdeaPro, of Hong Kong;
Lin Zhen Mei d/b/a Anson, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Wu Xuying d/b/a/ Novoland of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen New Dream Sailing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a MegaDream, of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Zhongshan Feiyu Hardware Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a YouFo, of ZhongShan City, Guangdong, China;
Ninghuaxian Wangfulong Chaojishichang Youxian Gongsi, Ltd., d/b/a EasybuyUS, of Shanghai, China;
Chang Lee d/b/a Frentaly of Duluth, GA;
Trendbox USA LLC d/b/a Trendbox of Scottsdale, AZ;
Tontek d/b/a Shenzhen Hetongtai Electronics Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Scotabc d/b/a ShenChuang Opto-electronics Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Tenswall d/b/a Shenzhen Tenswall International Trading Co., Ltd., of La Puente, CA;
Luo Jieqiong d/b/a Wekin of Chang Sha, China;
Pecham d/b/a Baichen Technology Ltd. of Hong Kong;
Cyrift d/b/a Guangzhou Sunway E-Commerce LLC of Guangzhou,China;
Rymemo d/b/a Global Box, LLC, of Dunbar, PA;
Wang Guoxiang d/b/a Minse of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China;
Yuan I d/b/a Bestrix of Hubei, China;
Zhiping Zhou d/b/a Runshion of Guangdong, China;
Huijukon d/b/a Shenzhen Hui Ju Kang Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Barsone d/b/a Shenzhen Senweite Electronic Commerce Ltd. of Shenzhen City, China;
Oumeiou d/b/a Shenzhen Oumeiou Technology Co. Ltd. of Shenzhen, China;
Grando d/b/a Shenzhen Dashentai Network Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Yingxue Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen, China;
Shenzhen Longwang Technology Co., Ltd., d/b/a LWANG of Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; and
Hu Peng d/b/a AtomBud of Shenzhen, China.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1028), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.