[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 23 (Friday, February 3, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5568-5569]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-2447]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-777]


Certain Muzzle-Loading Firearms and Components Thereof 
Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the 
Investigation

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

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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. 29) issued by the presiding administrative law 
judge (``ALJ'') on January 10, 2012, granting a joint motion to 
terminate the investigation as to the last remaining respondents.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jean H. Jackson, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3104. 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: The Commission instituted this investigation 
on June 17, 2011, based on a complaint filed by Thompson/Center Arms 
Company, Inc. and Smith & Wesson Corp. (``complainants''). 76 FR 35469 
(Jun. 17, 2011). The Commission's Notice of Investigation names seven 
respondents, including Blackpowder Products Inc., Connecticut Valley 
Arms, and Bergara Barrels North America, all of Duluth Georgia, and 
Dikar Sociedad Cooperativa Limitada and Bergara Barrels Europe, both of 
Bergara, Spain (collectively ``the BPI respondents''). The complaint 
alleges violations of section 337 by reason of infringement of U.S. 
Patent Nos. 7,908,781 (``the `781 patent''); 7,814,694; 7,140,138 
(``the `138 patent''); 6,604,311; 5,782,030; and 5,639,981. On July 8, 
2011, the ALJ granted complainants' motion to terminate the 
investigation as to the `781 and `138 patents. Order No. 7 (July 8, 
2011). The Commission did not review this determination. Notice of 
Determination Not to Review (July 22, 2011).
    The complainants also filed a motion for temporary relief directed 
to only respondents Ardesa Firearms (Ardesa) of Zamudio-Vizcaya, Spain 
and Traditional Sporting Goods, Inc., d/b/a Traditions Sporting 
Firearms of Old Saybrook, Connecticut (``Traditions''). On August 31, 
2011, the ALJ issued an ID denying temporary relief. On November 10, 
2011, the Commission determined to review the denial of temporary 
relief. 76 FR 71354 (November 17, 2011). On review the Commission 
affirmed the denial of temporary relief based on the ALJ's finding of 
no irreparable harm and took no position on the other temporary relief 
factors. Id.
    On November 29, 2011, complainants and respondents Ardesa and 
Traditions filed a joint motion to terminate the investigation based on 
a settlement agreement. On December 12, 2011, the ALJ granted the 
motion in Order 26, and the Commission did not review. Notice of 
Commission Determination Not To Review (January 9, 2012).
    On December 23, 2011, complainants and the BPI respondents jointly 
filed a motion to terminate the investigation with respect to the BPI 
respondents based on a settlement agreement based on licensing. The 
Commission investigative attorney supported the motion. The ALJ granted 
the joint motion on January 10, 2012, finding that the motion met all 
the requirements of Commission rule 210.21(b) and that termination of 
the investigation with respect to the BPI respondents did not impose 
any burdens on the public interest. No petitions for review of the ID 
were received. There being no other respondents remaining in the 
investigation, this ID terminates the investigation in its entirety.
    No petitions for review of this ID were received, and the 
Commission has determined not to review the ID.
    The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in 
Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, (19 U.S.C. 1337), 
and in section 210.42 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and 
Procedure (19 CFR 210.42).

    Issued: January 31, 2012.

    By order of the Commission.
James R. Holbein,
Secretary to the Commission.
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