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[FR Doc No: 94-30724]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-366]

 

In the Matter of Certain Microsphere Adhesives, Process for 
Making Same, and Products Containing Same, Including Self-Stick 
Repositionable Notes; Notice of Decision To Review and Remand an 
Initial Determination Granting a Motion for Summary Determination of 
Non-Infringement Filed by Respondent Print-Inform GmbH & Co. and 
Terminating the Investigation as to That Respondent

AGENCY: U.S. 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 remand an initial determination 
(ID) (Order No. 15) issued on November 2, 1994, by the presiding 
administrative law judge (ALJ) in the above-captioned investigation. 
The ID granted a motion of respondent Print-Inform GmbH & Co. (Print-
Inform) for summary determination of non-infringement of the patent 
claims in controversy, and terminated the investigation as to Print-
Inform.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Yaworski, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, 
S.W., Washington, D.C. 20436, telephone 202-205-3096.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation 
which concerns allegations of section 337 violations in the 
importation, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United 
States after importation of certain microsphere adhesives, and products 
containing same, including self-stick repositionable notes, said to 
infringe eight claims of U.S. Letters Patent 4,166,152 (the '152 
patent), on June 8, 1994 (59 F.R. 29620). The complaint was filed by 
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co. (3M). Print-Inform is one of 
eight respondents in the investigation.
    On August 18, 1994, respondent Print-Inform filed a submission with 
the presiding ALJ which she treated as a motion (Motion No. 366-1) for 
summary determination that Print-Inform was not infringing the claims 
in issue of the '152 patent. The motion was opposed by complainant 3M 
and by the Commission investigative attorney (IA).
    On November 5, 1994, the ALJ issued an ID (Order No. 15) granting 
Print-Inform's motion for summary determination of non-infringement, 
and terminating the investigation as to that firm. A petition for 
review of the ID was filed by the IA. Complainant 3M filed a response 
in support of the IA's petition. No agency comments were received.
    This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the 
Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. Sec. 1337, and Commission interim rule 
210.53, 19 CFR 210.53.
    Copies of the ID and all other nonconfidential documents filed in 
connection with this investigation are or will be 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, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20436, telephone 202-205-2000. Hearing-
impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be 
obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810.

    Issued: December 5, 1994.

    By order of the Commission.
Donna R. Koehnke,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 94-30724 Filed 12-13-94; 8:45 am]
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