Certain Liquid Coolers for Electronic Components in Computers, Components Thereof, Devices for Controlling Same, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Institution

Issuing agencies

Abstract

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on February 14, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Cooler Master Co., Ltd. of Taiwan; CMI USA, Inc. of Claremont, California; and CMC Great USA, Inc. of San Jose, California. A supplement to the complaint was filed on March 6, 2024. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain liquid coolers for electronic components in computers, components thereof, devices for controlling same, and products containing same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,509,446 ("the '446 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,061,450 ("the `450 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. D856,941 ("the `941 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.