[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 249 (Monday, December 30, 2019)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-28043]



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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1177]


Certain Semiconductor Devices, Products Containing the Same, and 
Components Thereof (II); Commission Determination Not To Review an 
Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation in its Entirety 
Based on a Settlement Agreement; Termination of 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. 5) of the presiding administrative law judge 
(``ALJ'') terminating the investigation as to all respondents, Taiwan 
Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. of Hsinchu, Taiwan; TSMC North 
America and TSMC Technology, Inc. of San Jose, California 
(collectively, ``TSMC''); Broadcom Inc., Broadcom Corporation, and 
Cisco Systems, Inc., all of San Jose, California; NVIDIA Corporation 
and Arista Networks, Inc., both of Santa Clara, California; Apple Inc. 
of Cupertino, California; ASUSTeK Computer Inc. of Taipei, Taiwan; and 
Lenovo Group Ltd. of Beijing, China (collectively, ``Respondents''), 
based on a settlement agreement. The investigation is terminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint Gerdine, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-2310. 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 at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed 
on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://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 October 2, 2019, based on a complaint filed on behalf of 
Globalfoundries U.S. Inc. (``Globalfoundries'') of Santa Clara, 
California. 84 FR 52535-36 (Oct. 2, 2019). The complaint alleges 
violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 
U.S.C. 1337, based upon the importation into the United States, the 
sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after 
importation of certain semiconductor devices, products containing the 
same, and components thereof by reason of infringement of certain 
claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,823,178; 9,105,643; 7,378,357; and 
9,082,877. The Commission's notice of investigation names all 
Respondents. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'') is 
participating in the investigation.
    On November 12, 2019, Globalfoundries and Respondents jointly moved 
to terminate the investigation based on a settlement agreement between 
Globalfoundries and TSMC that resolves all issues as to all Respondents 
in the investigation. On November 18, 2019, OUII filed a response in 
support of the motion.
    On November 25, 2019, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 5), 
granting the joint motion to terminate the investigation in its 
entirety based on the settlement agreement. The ID finds that the 
motion for termination satisfied Commission Rules 210.21(a)(2) and 
(b)(1) (19 CFR 210.21(a)(2), (b)(1)) and that termination of the 
investigation is not contrary to the public interest. No party 
petitioned for review.
    The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The 
investigation is terminated.
    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 Part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 
part 210.

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: December 20, 2019.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2019-28043 Filed 12-27-19; 8:45 am]
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