Notice2023-12101
Certain Fitness Devices, Streaming Components Thereof, and Systems Containing Same; Institution of Rescission Proceeding; Issuance of Order Rescinding Remedial Orders as to a Respondent; Termination of Rescission Proceeding
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June 7, 2023
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International Trade Commission
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined to institute a rescission proceeding, issue an order rescinding the remedial orders directed to one respondent, and then terminate the rescission proceeding.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37274-37275]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12101]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1265 (Rescission)]
Certain Fitness Devices, Streaming Components Thereof, and
Systems Containing Same; Institution of Rescission Proceeding; Issuance
of Order Rescinding Remedial Orders as to a Respondent; Termination of
Rescission Proceeding
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 to institute a rescission
proceeding, issue an order rescinding the remedial orders directed to
one respondent, and then terminate the rescission proceeding.
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 <a href="https://edis.usitc.gov">https://edis.usitc.gov</a>. For help accessing EDIS, please email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#fabfbeb3a9c9b29f968aba8f89938e99d49d958c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="387d7c716b0b705d5448784d4b514c5b165f574e">[email protected]</span></a>. General information concerning the Commission may
also be obtained by accessing its internet server at <a href="https://www.usitc.gov">https://www.usitc.gov</a>. 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 May 19, 2021, the Commission instituted
the underlying investigation based on a complaint filed on behalf of
complainants DISH DBS Corporation of Englewood, Colorado; DISH
Technologies L.L.C. of Englewood, Colorado; and Sling TV L.L.C. of
Englewood, Colorado (collectively, ``DISH''). 86 FR 27106, 27106-07
(May 19, 2021). The complaint alleged violations of section 337 of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, in the importation into
the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the
United States after importation of certain fitness devices, streaming
components thereof, and systems containing the same by reason of
infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 9,407,564 (``the
'564 patent''); 10,469,554 (``the '554 patent''); 10,469,555 (``the
'555 patent''); 10,757,156 (``the '156 patent''); and 10,951,680 (``the
'680 patent''). Id. The complaint further alleged that a domestic
industry exists. Id. The Commission's notice of investigation named as
respondents Peloton Interactive, Inc. of New York, New York
(``Peloton''); iFIT Inc., f/k/a ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. of Logan,
Utah; FreeMotion Fitness, Inc. of Logan, Utah; NordicTrack, Inc. of
Logan, Utah (together with iFIT Inc. and FreeMotion Fitness, Inc.,
``iFIT''); lululemon athletica inc. of Vancouver, Canada; and Curiouser
Products Inc. d/b/a MIRROR of New York, New York (together with
lululemon athletica inc., ``MIRROR;'' and together with the other
respondents, ``Respondents''). Id.; Order No. 14 (Nov. 4, 2021),
unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Dec. 6, 2021), 86 FR 70532 (Dec. 10,
2021). The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'')
participated in the investigation. 86 FR at 27106-07.
Prior to the issuance of the final initial determination (``Final
ID'') by the Chief Administrative Law Judge (``CALJ''), the
investigation was terminated in part as to claims 6, 11, and 12 of the
'156 patent, claim 22 of the '554 patent, and claim 17 of the '555
patent. See Order No. 15 (Nov. 19, 2021), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice
(Dec. 20, 2021). In addition, DISH withdrew its allegations that iFIT
and Peloton infringe claims 9 and 12 of the '156 patent, claim 19 of
the '554 patent, claims 12 and 13 of the '555 patent, and claim 6 of
the '564 patent. The investigation was further terminated as to claims
6-8, 10, and 13-15 of the '564 patent, claims 3 and 6-12 of the '156
patent, claims 18, 19, 21-25, and 30 of the '554 patent, claims 12, 13,
16, 17, 26, and 27 of the '555 patent, and all asserted claims of the
'680 patent. Order No. 21 (Mar. 3, 2022), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice
(Mar. 23, 2022).
On September 9, 2022, the CALJ issued the Final ID, which found
that Respondents violated section 337.
On November 18, 2022, after considering the parties' petitions and
the responses thereto, the Commission determined to review the Final ID
in part. 87 FR 72510, 72510-12 (Nov. 25, 2022).
On February 13, 2023, MIRROR and DISH filed a joint, unopposed
motion to partially terminate the investigation as to MIRROR based on a
settlement agreement between DISH and MIRROR.
On March 8, 2023, the Commission issued its final determination,
finding respondents Peloton and iFIT in violation of section 337 as to
the asserted claims of the '156, '554, and '555 patents, but not as to
the asserted claims of the '564 patent. 88 FR 15736-38 (Mar. 14, 2023).
As a remedy for that violation, the Commission issued an LEO and CDOs
directed to Peloton and iFIT. Id. The Commission's final determination
also terminated MIRROR from the investigation. Id.
On May 5, 2023, the Commission modified the remedial orders in
certain respects. 88 FR 30158 (May 10, 2023).
On May 3, 2023, DISH filed a petition requesting that the
Commission rescind the LEO and the CDO issued against Peloton based on
settlement. DISH also filed confidential and public supplements to the
petition that included confidential and public versions of the
settlement agreement between DISH and Peloton. The petition asserts
that recission is warranted based on changed conditions of fact and law
stemming from DISH and Peloton reaching a settlement agreement that
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fully resolves the dispute between DISH and Peloton concerning the
subject matter of the underlying investigation. The petition does not
request rescission as to Respondents other than Peloton. The petition
states that Respondents do not oppose the motion.
DISH also filed a motion to terminate Peloton based on settlement;
a motion to stay the proceedings and suspend the Commission's remedial
orders as to Peloton; and a Notice acknowledging that the two motions
will become moot upon grant of the Petition for Rescission. See
Complainants' Motion to Terminate the Investigation as to Respondent
Peloton Interactive, Inc. Based on a Settlement Agreement (May 3,
2023); Complainants' Motion to Stay Proceedings and Suspend Remedial
Orders as to Respondent Peloton Interactive, Inc., Based on a
Settlement Agreement, and for Expedited Consideration of Same (May 2,
2023); Complainants' Notice to the Comm'n (May 5, 2023).
On May 8, 2023, OUII filed a response supporting DISH's petition.
No other responses were received in response to the petition.
In consideration of the petition and the response thereto, the
Commission has determined to institute a rescission proceeding in this
investigation. Consistent with an order issued concurrently herewith,
the Commission has determined to rescind the modified remedial orders
issued in this investigation to the extent they apply to Peloton. The
settlement agreement fully resolves the dispute between DISH and
Peloton concerning the subject matter of this investigation, the
settlement agreement constitutes changed circumstances warranting
rescission under section 337(k), (19 U.S.C. 1337(k)), and the petition
complies with the procedural requirements of Commission Rule 210.76 (19
CFR 210.76). The Commission has further determined to find the motion
to terminate respondent Peloton and the motion to stay the proceedings
moot. The Commission has further determined to terminate this
rescission proceeding.
The Commission vote for these determinations took place on June 1,
2023.
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: June 1, 2023.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2023-12101 Filed 6-6-23; 8:45 am]
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