USITC instites section 337 investigation of certain UV curable coatings for optical fibers, coated optical fibers, and products containing same

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12/06/2016
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain UV curable coatings for optical fibers, coated optical fibers, and products containing same.  The products at issue in the investigation are coated optical fibers with improved mechanical properties, allowing for reliable, efficient, long distance transmission of electronic information signals. The coated optical fibers are sold, for example, as cables that are used to connect homes and businesses for the distribution of electronic information signals.
 
The investigation is based on a complaint filed by DSM Desotech, Inc., of Elgin, IL, and DSM IP Assets B.V. of Heerlen, Netherlands, on October 31, 2016. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain UV curable coatings for optical fibers, coated optical fibers, and products containing same that allegedly infringe patents asserted by the complainants.  The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
 
The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:
 
Momentive UV Coatings (Shanghai) Co., of Pudong, Shanghai, China; and OFS Fitel, LLC, of Norcross, GA.
 
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1031), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
 
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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