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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-363]

 

Certain Multibrand Infrared Remote Control Transmitters; 
Commission Determination Reviewing and Modifying an Initial 
Determination Terminating the Investigation

AGENCY: International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade 
Commission has determined to review and modify in part, and affirm in 
part, an initial determination (ID) in the above-captioned 
investigation terminating the investigation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith M. Czako, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3093.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 21, 1993, Zenith Electronics 
Corporation (Zenith) filed a complaint with the Commission alleging 
violations of section 337 in the importation and sale of certain 
multibrand infrared remote control transmitters. Zenith alleged that 
the unauthorized use of such transmitters to operate a Zenith 
television infringed the claims of U.S. Letters Patent 4,425,647 (the 
'647 patent), and that the importation and sale of such transmitters 
induced infringement of the '647 patent, and contributed to 
infringement of the '647 patent. An amended complaint was filed on 
January 10, 1994. The Commission's notice of investigation based on the 
amended complaint was published in the Federal Register on January 28, 
1994, naming 16 respondents. 59 FR 4100 (1994).
    On March 17, 1994, the presiding administrative law judge (ALJ) 
issued an ID granting Zenith's motion to terminate the investigation on 
the basis of withdrawal of the complaint. Several respondents opposed 
the motion. A petition for review was filed on behalf of respondent 
U.S. Electronics Components Corporation. No government agency comments 
were received.
    Having considered the ID, the petition for review [and responses 
thereto], and the record in this investigation, the Commission has 
determined to review and modify the ID in part, and affirm it in part.
    Copies of the Commission's Order, the nonconfidential version of 
the ID, and all other nonconfidential documents filed in connection 
with this investigation are available for inspection during official 
business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, 
U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 
20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. Hearing-impaired persons are advised 
that information on the matter can be obtained by contacting the 
Commission's TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810.
    This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the 
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and Secs. 210.54 and 
210.56 of the Commission's Interim Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 
CFR 210.54 and 210.56).

    Issued: April 18, 1994.

    By order of the Commission.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-9790 Filed 4-21-94; 8:45 am]
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