[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 93 (Friday, May 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22964-22965]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-11367]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-659]


In the Matter of Certain Prepregs, Laminates, and Finished 
Circuit Boards; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an 
Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion To Withdraw the 
Complaint as To Guangdong Shengyi Sci. Tech Co., Ltd. and To Terminate 
the Investigation

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 not to review an initial determination 
(``ID'') (Order No. 11) granting complainant's motion to withdraw the 
complaint as to Guangdong Shengyi Sci. Tech Co., Ltd (``Shengyi'') and 
to terminate the investigation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James A. Worth, Office of the General 
Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3065. Copies of non-
confidential 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, SW., Washington, DC 
20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. General information concerning the 
Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server 
(http://www.usitc.gov). The public record for this investigation may be 
viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information 
on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD 
terminal on (202) 205-1810.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This investigation was instituted on 
November 12, 2008, based upon a complaint filed on behalf of Isola USA 
Corp. of Chandler, Arizona (``Isola'') on October 6, 2008, and 
supplemented on October 28, 2008. 73 FR 66919 (November 12, 2008). The 
complaint alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 
(19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale 
for importation, and the sale within the United States after 
importation of certain prepregs, laminates, and finished circuit boards 
that infringe certain claims of United States Patent Nos. 6,187,852; 
6,322,885; and 6,509,414 (``the `414 patent''). The notice of 
investigation named seven firms as respondents.
    On December 22, 2008, the Commission issued notice of its 
determinations not to review IDs terminating the investigation with 
respect to respondents Sanmina-SCI Corp. and ITEQ Corp. based on 
settlement agreements. On January 9, 2009, the Commission issued notice 
of its determination not to review an ID terminating the investigation 
with respect to the `414 patent. On May 19, 2009, the Commission issued 
notice of its determination not to review an ID terminating the 
investigation as to respondents VENTEC Electronics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., 
VENTEC Electronics (HK) Co., Ltd., and VENTEC-Global Laminates USA LLC 
based on a consent order. On April 10, 2009, the Commission issued 
notice of its determination not to review an ID granting a joint motion 
to terminate the investigation as to Taiwan Union

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Technology Corp. based on a consent order.
    On March 12, 2009, Isola filed a motion pursuant to 19 CFR 
210.21(a)(1) to terminate the investigation as to Shengyi on the basis 
of withdrawal of the complaint. On March 16, 2009, Shengyi filed 
objections to Isola's motion to withdraw. On March 18, 2009, Isola 
filed an opposition to the objections. On March 19, 2009, Shengyi filed 
a reply. Also on March 19, 2009, the Commission investigative attorney 
filed a response in support of Isola's motion to withdraw the 
complaint. On April 16, 2009, the ALJ issued the subject ID, granting 
Isola's motion to withdraw the complaint.
    The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID.
    This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the 
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and of section 
210.42(h) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 
210.42(h)).

    Issued: May 11, 2009.

    By order of the Commission.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. E9-11367 Filed 5-14-09; 8:45 am]
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