[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 148 (Thursday, August 5, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 42882]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16761]



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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-1245]


Certain Electronic Devices With Wireless Connectivity, Components 
Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission 
Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating an 
Investigation Based on a Settlement Agreement; 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 has determined not to review an initial determination 
(``ID'') (Order No. 6) of the presiding administrative law judge 
(``ALJ'') granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation based 
on a settlement agreement. The investigation is terminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynde Herzbach, Office of the General 
Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3228. 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 February 8, 2021, the Commission 
instituted this investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 
1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (``section 337''), based on a 
complaint filed by Ericsson Inc. of Plano, Texas, and 
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson and Ericsson AB both of Stockholm, 
Sweden (all collectively, ``Ericsson''). 86 FR 8653-54 (Feb. 8, 2021). 
The complaint, as supplemented, alleges a violation of section 337 
based upon the importation into the United States, sale for 
importation, or sale after importation into the United States of 
certain electronic devices with wireless connectivity, components 
thereof, and products containing same by reason of infringement of 
certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,151,430; 6,879,849; 7,286,823; and 
9,313,178. Id. The complaint further alleges that a domestic industry 
exists. Id. The notice of investigation names five respondents: Samsung 
Electronics Co., Ltd. of Suwon, South Korea; Samsung Electronics 
America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey; Samsung Electronics Thai 
Nguyen Co., Ltd. of Pho Yen, Vietnam; Samsung Electronics Vietnam Co., 
Ltd. of Yen Phong, Vietnam; and Samsung Electronics HCMC CE Complex, 
Co., Ltd. of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (collectively, ``Samsung''). See 
id.
    On July 2, 2021, Ericsson and Samsung filed a joint motion to 
terminate this investigation in its entirety based on a settlement 
agreement.
    On July 7, 2021 the presiding ALJ issued the subject ID granting 
the joint motion to terminate the investigation. See Order No. 6. The 
subject ID finds that the joint motion complies with Commission Rule 
210.21(b)(1) (19 CFR 210.21(b)(1)) and that there are no extraordinary 
circumstances that would warrant denying the motion. The ID also finds 
that termination of the investigation based on settlement would not be 
contrary to the public interest.
    No party petitioned for review of the subject ID.
    The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID (Order 
No. 6). The investigation is terminated.
    The Commission vote for this determination took place on August 2, 
2021.
    While temporary remote operating procedures are in place in 
response to COVID-19, the Office of the Secretary is not able to serve 
parties that have not retained counsel or otherwise provided a point of 
contact for electronic service. Accordingly, pursuant to Commission 
Rules 201.16(a) and 210.7(a)(1) (19 CFR 201.16(a), 210.7(a)(1)), the 
Commission orders that the complainant complete service for any party/
parties without a method of electronic service noted on the attached 
Certificate of Service and shall file proof of service on the 
Electronic Document Information System (EDIS).
    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: August 2, 2021.
Katherine Hiner,
Supervisory Attorney.
[FR Doc. 2021-16761 Filed 8-4-21; 8:45 am]
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