[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 51 (Thursday, March 18, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14765-14766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-05638]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1193]


Certain Capacitive Touch-Controlled Mobile Devices, Computers, 
and Components Thereof; Commission Determination Not To Review an 
Initial Determination Terminating the Investigation as to Respondents 
Amazon, Apple, LG, Microsoft, Motorola, Samsung, and Sony Based on 
Settlement; Termination of 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 (``Commission'') has determined not to review an initial 
determination (``ID'') (Order No. 22) of the presiding administrative 
law judge (``ALJ'') terminating the investigation with respect to the 
remaining respondents (Amazon, Apple, LG, Microsoft, Motorola, Samsung, 
and Sony) based on settlements. This investigation is terminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ronald A. Traud, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3427. Copies of non-
confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may 
be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email 
[email protected]. General information concerning the Commission may 
also be obtained by accessing its internet server at https://www.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: On March 20, 2020, the Commission instituted 
this investigation based on a complaint filed by Neodron Ltd. of 
Dublin, Ireland (``Neodron''). 85 FR 16130 (Mar. 20, 2020). 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, or the sale within the United States 
after importation of certain capacitive touch-controlled mobile 
devices, computers, and components thereof by reason of infringement of 
certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,821,425; 7,903,092; 8,749,251; and 
9,411,472. Id. The Commission's notice of investigation named as 
respondents Amazon.com, Inc. of Seattle, Washington (``Amazon''); Apple 
Inc. of Cupertino, California (``Apple''); LG Electronics Inc. of 
Seoul, Republic of Korea; LG Electronics USA, Inc. of Englewood Cliffs, 
New Jersey (collectively, ``LG''); Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, 
Washington (``Microsoft''); Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, Illinois 
(``Motorola''); Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of Suwon, Republic of 
Korea; Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey 
(collectively, ``Samsung''); Sony Corporation of Tokyo, Japan; Sony 
Mobile Communications Inc. of Tokyo, Japan (collectively, ``Sony''); 
and ASUSTeK Computer Inc. of Taiwan; ASUS Computer International of 
Fremont, California (collectively, ``ASUS''). Id. at 16131. The Office 
of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'') is participating in the 
investigation. Id.
    On November 24, 2020, this investigation was terminated as to ASUS. 
Order No. 19 (Nov. 12, 2020), unreviewed, Notice (Nov. 24, 2020).
    On January 27, 2021, Neodron and the remaining respondents (Amazon, 
Apple, LG, Microsoft, Motorola, Samsung, and Sony) filed a joint motion 
to terminate this investigation as to the remaining respondents based 
on settlements between Neodron and each remaining respondent. On 
February 8, 2021, OUII filed a statement in support of the motion.
    On February 19, 2021, the ALJ issued Order No. 22, the subject ID, 
which granted Neodron's motion. The ID found that the motion complies 
with 19 CFR 210.21(b) and that no extraordinary circumstances prevent 
denying the motion. The ID also finds that there is no evidence 
indicating that terminating this investigation based on the various 
settlement agreements would be contrary to the public interest. No 
petitions for review of the ID were filed.
    The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The 
investigation is hereby terminated in its entirety.
    The Commission vote for this determination took place on March 15, 
2021.
    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: March 15, 2021.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2021-05638 Filed 3-17-21; 8:45 am]
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