[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 170 (Thursday, September 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 54496]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-22359]


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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Investigation No. 337-TA-774]


 In the Matter of Certain Electronic Devices Having a Digital 
Television Receiver and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission 
Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Terminating the 
Investigation; 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 has determined not to review an initial determination 
(``ID'') (Order No. 5) of the presiding administrative law judge 
(``ALJ'') terminating the above-captioned investigation based on a 
settlement agreement.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clint Gerdine, Esq., Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-2310. Copies of non-
confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation are 
or will be available for inspection during official business hours 
(8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. 
International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. General information concerning the 
Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at 
http://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be 
viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.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: The Commission instituted this investigation 
on June 6, 2011, based on a complaint filed by Zenith Electronics LLC 
of Lincolnshire, Illinois. 76 FR. 32373-74. The complaint alleges 
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, and the sale within the United States after importation of 
certain electronic devices having a digital television receiver and 
components thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of U.S. 
Patent Nos. 5,598,220; 5,629,958; and 5,636,251. The complaint further 
alleges the existence of a domestic industry. The Commission's notice 
of investigation named the following respondents: Sony Corporation of 
Japan; Sony Corporation of America of New York, New York; and Sony 
Electronics, Inc. of San Diego, California.
    On August 10, 2011, complainant and respondents jointly moved to 
terminate the investigation on the basis of a settlement agreement. The 
Office of Unfair Import Investigations did not participate in this 
investigation.
    The ALJ issued the subject ID on August 11, 2011, granting the 
motion for termination. He found that the motion for termination 
satisfies Commission rule 210.21(b). He further found, pursuant to 
Commission rule 210.50(b)(2), that termination of this investigation by 
settlement agreement is in the public interest. No party petitioned for 
review of the ID. The Commission has determined not to review the ID, 
and the investigation is terminated.
    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 sections 210.21 and 210.42(h) of the Commission's Rules of Practice 
and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.21, 210.42(h).

    By order of the Commission.

    Issued: August 26, 2011.
James R. Holbein,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2011-22359 Filed 8-31-11; 8:45 am]
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