Notice2025-07323
Certain Video Capable Electronic Devices, Including Computers, Streaming Devices, Televisions, and Components and Modules Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Grant a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation in Its Entirety Based on Settlement; Termination of the Investigation
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April 29, 2025
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International Trade Commission
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Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined to grant a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on settlement. The investigation is hereby terminated.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 81 (Tuesday, April 29, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17833-17834]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-07323]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1380]
Certain Video Capable Electronic Devices, Including Computers,
Streaming Devices, Televisions, and Components and Modules Thereof;
Notice of a Commission Determination To Grant a Joint Motion To
Terminate the Investigation in Its Entirety Based on Settlement;
Termination of the 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 to grant a joint motion to
terminate the investigation in its entirety based on settlement. The
investigation is hereby terminated.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert J. Needham, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-5468. 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#0643424f55354e636a764673756f726528616970"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0e4b4a475d3d466b627e4e7b7d677a6d20696178">[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: The Commission instituted the above-
captioned investigation on December 6, 2023, based on a complaint filed
by complainants Nokia Technologies Oy and Nokia Corporation, both of
Espoo, Finland (``Nokia''). 88 FR 84830-31 (Dec. 6, 2023). The
complaint, as supplemented, alleges a violation 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
video capable electronic devices, including computers, streaming
devices, televisions, and components and modules thereof by reason of
the infringement of claims 6-9, 11, 15, 21, and 23 of U.S. Patent No.
7,724,818 (``the '818 patent''); claims 1-30 of U.S. Patent Nos.
10,536,714 (``the '714 patent''); claims 1-36 of U.S. Patent No.
11,805,267 (``the '267 patent''); claims 1, 5, 6, 8-13, 17, 18, 20-24,
26, 29-33, 35, and 38 of U.S. Patent No. 8,077,991 (``the '991
patent''); and claims 8-11 of U.S. Patent No. 8,050,321 (``the '321
patent''). Id. at 84830. The complaint further alleges that an industry
in the United States exists. Id. The notice of investigation names as
respondents HP, Inc. of Palo Alto, California (``HP''), and <a href="http://Amazon.com">Amazon.com</a>,
Inc. and <a href="http://Amazon.com">Amazon.com</a> Services LLC, both of Seattle, Washington
(``Amazon''). Id. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'')
is participating in the investigation for the purposes of the public
interest only. Id. at 84831.
The Commission terminated the investigation based on a partial
withdrawal of the complaint with respect to claims 7, 11, 21, and 23 of
the '818 patent; claims 1-22, and 24-30 of the '714 patent; claims 1-
24, and 28-36 of the '267 patent; claims 1, 5-6, 8-9, 10-13, 17, 18,
20-21, 23-24, 26, 30, 32, 33, and 35 of the '991 patent; and claims 9
and 11 of the '321 patent. Order No. 19 (Feb. 14, 2024), unreviewed by
Comm'n Notice (Mar. 8, 2024) (terminating the investigation with
respect to claim 23 of the '818 patent); Order No. 42 (Sept. 3, 2024),
unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Sept. 17, 2024) (terminating the
investigation with respect to claims 11 and 21 of the '818 patent;
claims 1-14, 16-22, and 24-30 of the '714 patent; claims 1-6, 10-24,
and 28-36 of the '267 patent; claims 1, 5-6, 8-9, 10-13, 17, 18, 20-21,
23-24, 26, 30, 32, 33, and 35 of the '991 patent and claims 9 and 11 of
the '321 patent); Order No. 46 (Sept. 17, 2024), unreviewed by Comm'n
Notice (Oct. 1, 2024) (terminating the investigation with respect to
claim 7 of the '818 patent); Order No. 48 (Nov. 25, 2024), unreviewed
by Comm'n Notice (Dec. 10, 2024) (terminating the investigation with
respect to claim 15 of the '714 patent and claims 7-9 of the '267
patent). Accordingly, at the time of the Final ID, the asserted claims
consisted of: claims 6, 8, 9 and 15 of the '818 patent; claims 8 and 10
of the '321 patent; claims 22, 29, 31, and 38 of the '991 patent;
claims 15 and 23 of the '714 patent; and claims 7-9 and 25-27 of the
'267 patent. Final ID at 6.
On August 12, 2024, the ALJ granted summary determination that
Nokia failed to establish the economic prong of the domestic industry
requirement under subsection 337(a)(3)(C) by failing to present
evidence of a nexus between its investments and the domestic industry
articles. Order No. 41 (Aug. 12, 2024). The Commission declined to
review that ID. Comm'n Notice (Sept. 10, 2024).
The ALJ held an evidentiary hearing from September 9-13, 2024.
Subsequently, the Commission terminated the investigation with respect
to HP based on a settlement agreement. Order No. 49 (Nov. 27, 2024),
unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Dec. 10, 2024). Accordingly, at the time
of the Final ID, only Amazon remained in the investigation as a
respondent.
On December 20, 2024, the ALJ issued the Final ID finding a
violation of section 337 by Amazon with respect to four patents--the
'818, '321, '714, and '267 patents--and no violation with respect to
the '991 patent. Final ID at 175. The Commission determined to review
the Final ID in its entirety. 90 FR 11183-86 (Mar. 4, 2025).
On April 8, 2025, Nokia and Amazon moved, pursuant to 19 CFR
210.21(b), to terminate the investigation based on settlement. The
motion contains attached settlement agreements (including a public
version) and indicates that there are no other agreements between the
parties regarding the subject matter of the investigation. On April 11,
2025, OUII responded to the motion by arguing that the public version
of the settlement agreements are over-redacted, but that the motion
should be granted if Nokia and Amazon provide a version of the
settlement agreements with fewer redactions. On April 16, 2025, the
Nokia and Amazon provided a new public version with fewer redactions.
Upon review of the parties' submission, the Commission has
determined to grant the joint motion and terminate Amazon from the
investigation. As Amazon is the last remaining respondent group, the
investigation is hereby terminated in its entirety.
The Commission vote for this determination took place on April 23,
2025.
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.
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Issued: April 23, 2025.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2025-07323 Filed 4-28-25; 8:45 am]
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