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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
`Washington, DC.
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`In the Matter of
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`Inv. N0. 337-TA-1094
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`WEB BROWSER
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`CERTAIN IOT DEVICES AND
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`COMPONENTS THEREOF (IOT, THE
`INTERNET OF THINGS) — WEB
`APPLICATIONS DISPLAYED ON A
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`NOTICE OF INSTITUTION OF INVESTIGATION
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`Institution of Investigation pursuant to 19 U.S.C.1337
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`AGENCY: US. International Trade Commission
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`ACTION: Notice
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`SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the US. International
`Trade Commission on October 3, 2017, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended,
`on behalf of Lakshmi Arunachalam, PhD. of Menlo Park, California. Supplements were filed
`on October 24, October 30, and November 3, 2017. On November 7, 2017, an amended
`complaint was filed with the US. International Trade Commission under section 337 of the
`Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Lakshmi Arunachalam, Ph.D. and Wechhange,
`Inc., both of Menlo Park, California. Supplements were filed on November 7, l3, and December
`21, 2017. On December 6, 2017, the Commission postponed the vote on whether to institute an
`investigation based on the amended complaint to January 9, 2017. The amended complaint
`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 IOT devices and
`components thereof (IOT, the internet of things) — web applications displayed on a web browser
`by reason of infringement of certain claims of US. Patent No. 7,930,340 (“the ’340 patent”), and
`that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The
`amended complaint further alleges unfair methods of competition and unfair acts (criminal and
`civil RICO Violations, breach of contract, theft of intellectual property, antitrust Violations, and
`trade secret misappropriation), the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an
`industry in the United States.
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`The ‘complainaiit‘rEquests'that the Commissiori 'i‘ri‘stifiitezfnifiVe‘stigatior—i'afid, after—the‘ ‘ T 7 A T" 7 T 7 A T
`investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
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`ADDRESSES: The amended complaint, except for any confidential information contained
`therein, is available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 am. to 5:15 pm.) in the
`Office of the Secretary, US. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, S.W., Room 112,
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`Washington, DC. 20436, telephone (202) 205-2000. Hearing impaired individuals are advised
`that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal
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`‘ on‘(202) 205-1810; ‘Persons‘ with mobility impairments who‘will'n‘ee'd Special'ass'istance'in ‘
`gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 205-2000.
`General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet
`server at https://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be viewed on the
`Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov.
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`FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pathenia M. Proctor, The Office of Unfair
`Import Investigations, US. International Trade Commission, telephone (202) 205-2560.
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`SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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`AUTHORITY: The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in section 337 of
`the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 and in section 210.10 of the Commission’s
`Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 C.F.R. 210.10 (2018).
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`SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION: Having considered the complaint, the US. International
`Trade Commission, on January 12, 2018, ORDERED THAT —
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`Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended,
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`an investigation be instituted to determine whether there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of
`section 337 in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within
`the United States after importation of certain IoT devices and components thereof (IoT, the
`internet of things) — web applications displayed on a web browser by reason of infringement of
`one or more of claims 1-40 of the ’340 patent; and whether an industry in the United States exists
`as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337;
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`Pursuant to Commission Rule 210.50(b)(1), 19 C.F.R. 210.50(b)(1), the presiding
`(2)
`Administrative Law Judge shall take evidence or other information and hear arguments from the
`parties or other interested persons with respect to the public interest in his investigation, as
`appropriate, and provide the Commission with findings of fact and a recommended
`determination on this issue, which shall be limited to the statutory public interest factors set forth
`in 19 U.S.C..sections 1337(d)(1), (f)(1), (g)(1);
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`Notwithstanding any Commission Rules that would otherwise apply, the presiding
`(3)
`Administrative Law Judge shall hold an early evidentiary hearing, find facts, and issue an early _
`decision, as to whether the complainant has satisfied the domestic industry requirement. Any
`such decision shall be in the form of an initial determination (ID). Petitions for review of such
`an ID shall be due five calendar days after service of the ID; any replies shall be due three
`businessdays .afterservic.e_.of_apetition. _.The_ID,willrbec.ome. theCommissionf s_ final _ _ _ _ _ . Hr, _ w - _ _. ._ - _.
`determination 30 days after the date of service of the ID unless the Commission determines to
`review the ID. Any such review will be conducted in accordance with Commission Rules
`210.43, 210.44, and 210.45, 19 C.F.R. §§ 210.43, 210.44, and 210.45. The Commission expects
`the issuance of an early ID relating to the domestic industry requirement within 100 days of
`institution, except that the presiding ALJ may grant a limited extension of the ID for good cause
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`shown. The issuance of an early; ID finding that complainants do not satisfy the domestic
`industry requirement shall stay the investigation unless the Commission orders otherwise; any
`" ’“ otherdecision‘shall'not stay 'the‘investigaticn or delay the issuance of a final ID coveringthe‘ ‘
`other issues of the investigation.
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`(4) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as
`parties upon which this notice of investigation shall be served:
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`(a) The complainants are:
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`Lakshmi-Arunachalam, Ph.D.
`222 Stanford Avenue
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`Menlo Park, CA 94025
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`Wechhange, Inc.
`222 Stanford Avenue
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`Menlo Park, CA 94025
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`(b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section
`337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be served:
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`' Apple Inc.
`1 Infinite Loop,
`Cupertino, California 95014
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`Facebook, Inc.
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`l Hacker Way
`Menlo Park, CA 94025
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`Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
`85 Challenger Road -
`Ridgefield Park, NJ
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`Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
`129, Samsung-r0, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon—si,
`Gyeonggi-do, Korea;
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`Headquarters: 40th floor Samsung Electronics
`Building, 11, Seocho-daero 74-gil,
`Seocho District, Seoul, South Korea
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`(c) The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U. S. International Trade
`Commission, 500E Street, S.W., Suite 401, Washington, D.C. 20436; and
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`(5) For the investigation so instituted, the Chief Administrative Law Judge, US
`International Trade Commission, shall designate the presiding Administrative Law Judge.
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`' Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be submitted by the ‘
`named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and
`sProc‘edUre; 19 C.F:R. 210513.“ Pursuant t'0‘19’C.'F:R. 201.’16(e)' and'2'10."13(a'),‘such responses “-
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`will be considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after the date of service
`by the Commission of the complaint and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for
`submitting responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless
`good cause therefor is shown.
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`Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each allegation in the complaint and in
`this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations
`of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative law judge and the
`Commission, without further notice to the respondent, to find the facts to be as alleged in the
`complaint and this notice and to enter an initial determination and a final determination
`containing such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or a cease and
`desist order or both directed against the respondent.
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`By order of the Commission.
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`Issued: January 17, 2018
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`Lisa R. Barton
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`Secretary to the Commission
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`- UNITED;STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
`Washington, D.C.
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`In the Matter of
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`WEB BROWSER
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`CERTAIN IOT DEVICES AND COMPONENTS
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`THEREOF (IOT, THE INTERNET OF THINGS)
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`DESIGNATION OF OUII ATTORNEY
`FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS
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`The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (OUII) hereby designates Jeffrey Hsu, Esq.
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`(202) 205-2516, JeffiHsu@usitc.gov as OUII‘s lead attorney for service of process.
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`Therefore, it
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`is requeSte'd that all documents served by the Commission or filed by the parties in the
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`above—referenced investigation be served upon this investigative attorney.
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`Respectfially submitted,
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`OFFICE OF UNFAIR IMPORT INVESTIGATIONS
`U.-_S'. International Trade Commission
`.500 E Street, S.W., Suite 401
`Washington, DC. 20436
`(202) 20542560
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`(202) 20542158 (facsimile)
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`January 16; 2018
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`CERTAIN IoT DEVICES AND COMPONENTS THEREEOF
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`Inv. N0. 337-TA-1094
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`(IoT, THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT) — WEB
`_ APPLICATIONS DISPLAYED ON A WEB BROWSER)
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`PUBLIC CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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`1, Lisa R. Barton, hereby certify that the attached NOTICE OF INSTITUTION OF
`INVESTIGATION has been served by hand upon the Commission Investigative Attorney,
`Jeffrey Hsu, Esq., and the following parties as indicated, on 1/17/2018
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`Lisa R. Barton, Secretary
`US International Trade Commission
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`500 E Street, SW, Room 112
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`Washington, DC 20436
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`Complainants:
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`Lakshmi-Arunachalam, Ph.D.
`222 Stanford Avenue
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`Menlo Park, CA 94025
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`Wechhange, Inc.
`222 Stanford Avenue
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`Menlo Park, CA 94025
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`On Behalf of Complainants:
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`Dr. Lakshmi Arunachalam
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`222 Stanford Ave. '
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`Menlo Park, CA 94025
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`Respondents:
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`Apple Inc.
`1 Infinite Loop
`Cupertino, CA 95014
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`(IOT, THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IoT) — WEB
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`Certificate of Service — Page 2
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`Facebook, Inc.
`1 Hacker Way
`M61110 Park, CA 94025
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`Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
`85. Challenger Road,
`Ridgefield Park, NJ 07760
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`129, Samsung-r0, Yeongtong-gu, SUWOH'SL
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`2450 Massachusetts Avenue
`NW Washington, DC 20008
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`Washington, DC 20229-1177
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`APPLICATIONS DISPLAYED ON A WEB BROWSER)
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`Inv. N0. 337-TA-1094h
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`Elizabeth Kraus, Deputy Director
`International Antitrust, Office of
`International Affairs
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`Federal Trade Commiss1on
`600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Room 498
`Washington, DC 20580
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`National Institutes of Health
`31 Center Drive
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COB/[MISSION
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`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
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`January 17, 2018
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`Dr. Lakshmi Arunachalam
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`222 Stanford Ave
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`Menlo Park, CA 94025
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`Re:
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`Certain IoT Devices and Components Thereof (IoT, The Internet of Things
`(IoT)—Web Applications Displayed on a Web Browser
`Inv. No. 337-TA-1094
`I
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`Dear Lakshmi Arunachalam:
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`This letter18 to advise you that the U. S. International Trade Commission has instituted an
`investigation pursuant to section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U. S. C. 1337). A copy
`of the Commission's notice of investigation is enclosed. Also enclosed1s the Section
`337 Mediation Program brochure. After reviewing the brochure, please 51gn and return
`the enclosed certification of receipt.
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`Sincerely-,--
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`Lisa R. Barton
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`Secretary
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`Enclosures:
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`1. Notice of Investigation
`2. Publication Regarding the Section 337 Mediation Program
`3. Certification of Receipt of Mediation Materials
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMIVIISSION
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`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
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`January 17, 2018
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`Wechhange, Inc.
`222 Stanford Ave
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`Menlo Park, CA 94025
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`Re:
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`Certain IoT Devices and Components Thereof (RT, The Internet of Things
`- (IoT)-Web Applications Displayed on a Web Browser .
`Inv. No. 337-TA-1094
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`Dear Lakshmi Arunachalam:
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`This letter is to advise you that the US. International Trade Commission has instituted an
`investigation pursuant to section 337 of the Tariff Act of 193.0 (19 U.S.C.. 1337). A copy
`of the Commission' 5 notice of investigation is enclosed. Also enclosed is the Section
`337 Mediation Program brochure. After reviewing the brochure, please 31gn and return
`the enclosed certification of receipt.
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`Sineerely;—=~
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`isa R. Barton
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`Secretary
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`Enclosures:
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`1. Notice of Investigation
`2. Publication Regarding the Section 337 Mediation Program
`3. Cettification of Receipt of Mediation Materials
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMIVIISSION
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`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
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`January 17, 2018
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`Apple Inc.
`1 Infinite Loop
`Cupertino, CA 95014
`Re:
`Certain IoT Devices and Components Thereof (IoT, The Internet of Things (TOT)-
`Web Applications Displayed on a Web'Browser
`Inv. No. 337-TA-1094
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`Dear Sir/Madam:
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`This letter is to advise you that the United States International Trade Commission has instituted
`an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). Apple Inc.
`is a named respondent in this investigation.
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`We are hereby serving you with a copy of the Complaint and the Notice of Investigation issued
`in this matter. Enclosed is a copy of the Code of Federal Regulations. Also enclosed is a the
`Section 337 Mediation Program brochure. After reviewing this brochure, please sign and return
`the enclosed certification of receipt.
`'
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`Please note that the Notice requires a response to the allegations in the Complaint and the
`response must be received not later than twenty (20) days after the date of service of the
`Complaint. Failure to file a response may result in inferences being drawn against your interests.
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`Sincerely,
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`W3
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`Lisa R. Barton
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`Secretary
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`Enclosures:
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`' 1. Complaint
`Notice of Investigation
`Code of Federal Regulation
`Publication Regarding the Section 337 Mediation Program
`Certification of Receipt of Mediation Materials
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COIVHVIISSION
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`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
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`January 17, 2018
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`Facebook Inc.
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`1 Hacker Way
`Menlo Park, CA 94025
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`Re:
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`Certain IoT Devices and Components Thereof (IoT, The Internet of Things (IoT)-
`Web Applications Displayed on a Web Browser
`Inv. No. 337-TA-1094
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`Dear Sir/Madam:
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`This letter is to advise you that the United States International Trade Commission has instituted
`an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). Facebook
`Inc. is a named respondent in this investigation.
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`Weare hereby serving you with a copy of the Complaint and the Notice of Investigation issued
`in this matter. Enclosed is a copy of the Code of Federal Regulations. Also enclosed is a the
`Section 337 Mediation Program brochure. After reviewing this brochure, please sign and return
`the enclosed certification of receipt.
`'
`'
`'
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`Please note that the Notice requires a response to the allegations in the Complaint and the
`response must be received not later than twenty (20) days after the date of service of the
`Complaint. Failure to file a response may result in inferences being drawn against your interests.
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`Enclosures:
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`Sincerely,
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`LisaiR. Barton
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`Secretary
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`1. Complaint
`2. Notice of Investigation
`3. Code of Federal Regulation
`4. Publication Regarding the Section 337 Mediation Program
`5. Certification of Receipt of Mediation Materials
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMIVIISSION
`
`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
`January 17, 2018
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`Samsung Electronics America Inc.
`85 Challenger Road
`Ridgefield Park, NJ 7760
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`» Re:
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`Certain IoT Devices and Components Thereof (IoT, The Internet of Things (IoT)—
`Web Applications Displayed on a Web Browser
`Inv. No]. 337-TA—1094
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`Dear Sir/Madam:
`
`This letter is to advise you that the United States International Trade Commission has instituted
`an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tar1ff Act of 1930 (19 U. S. C. 1337). Samsung
`Electronics America Inc. is a named respondent1n this investigation.
`
`We are hereby serving you with a copy of the Complaint and the Notice of Investigation issued
`in this matter. Enclosed is a copy of the Code of Federal Regulations. Also enclosed is a the
`Section 337 Mediation Program brochure. After reviewing this brochure, please sign and return
`the enclosed certification of receipt.
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`Please note that the Notice requires a response to the allegations in the Complaint and the
`response must be received not later than twenty (20) days after the date of service of the
`Complaint. Failure to file a response may result in'inferences being drawn against your interests.
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`Sincerely,
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`Lisa R. Barton
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`Secretary
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`Enclosures:
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`1. Complaint
`Notice of Investigation
`Code of Federal Regulation
`Publication Regarding the Section 337 Mediation Program
`Certification of Receipt of Mediation Materials
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE CONTMISSION
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`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
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`January 17, 2018
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`Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
`129, Sansung-ro, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon-si Gyeonggi—do, Korea
`40th Floor Samsung Electronics Building 11 Seocho-daero 74-gil
`Seocho District, Seoul
`South Korea
`
`Re:
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`Certain IoT Devices and Components Thereof (IoT, The Internet of Things (IoT)-
`Web Applications Displayed on a Web Browser
`Inv. No. 337-TA-1094
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`Dear Sir/Madam:
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`This letter is to advise you that the United States International Trade Commission has instituted
`an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). Samsung
`Electronics Co. Ltd. is a named respondent in this investigation.
`
`We are hereby serving you with a copy of the Complaint and the Notice of Investigation issued
`in this matter. Enclosed is a copy of the Code of Federal Regulations. Also enclosed is a the
`Section 337 Mediation Program brochure. After reviewing this brochure, please sign and return
`the enclosed certification of receipt.
`‘
`Please note that the Notice requires a response to the allegations in the Complaint and the
`response must be received not later than twenty (20) days after the date of service of the
`Complaint. Failure to file a response may result in inferences being drawn against your interests.
`
`Sincerely,
`
`Lisa R. Barton
`
`Secretary
`
`Enclosures:
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`1. Complaint
`. Notice of Investigation
`. Code of Federal Regulation
`. Publication Regarding the Section 337 Mediation Program
`Certification of Receipt of Mediation Materials
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
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`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
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`January 17, 2018
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`Embassy of the Republic of Korea
`2450 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
`Washington, DC 20008
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`Re:
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`Certain IoT Devices and Components Thereof (IoT, The Internet of Things
`(IoT)-Web Applications Displayed on a Web Browser
`Inv. No. 337-TA-1094
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`~
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`Dear Sir/Madam:
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`This letter is to advise you that the United States International Trade Commission has
`instituted an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
`1337). One or more of the parties named in the investigation is located in Korea.
`'
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`Pursuant to Commission Rule 210.11(a) (3), we are hereby serving you with a copy of
`the Complaint filed in this investigation together with a copy of the Commission’s Notice
`of Investigation.
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`Sincerely,
`
`Lisa R. Barton
`
`Seeretary
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`
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`Enclosures:
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`1. Complaint
`2. Notice of Investigation
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMIVIISSION
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`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
`
`January 17,2018
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`Edward T. Hand, Chief
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`Foreign Commerce Section
`Antitrust Division
`
`US. Dept of Justice
`450.5th Street NW, Room 11000
`Washington, DC 20530
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`Re:
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`Certain IoT Devices and Components Thereof (IoT, The Internet of Things ‘
`(IoT)—Web Applications Displayed on a Web Browser
`Inv. No. 337-TA-1094
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`Dear Mr. Hand:
`
`This letter is to advise you that the United States International Trade Commission has
`instituted an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
`1337). A copy of the Notice of InVestigation isencloSed. Non-confidential copies of the
`Complaint and any supplements filed in the investigation will be provided upon request.
`Requests should be directed to Docket Services at (202) 205-1802.
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`If:you have any questions concerning this investigation, please contact the Commission
`Investigative Attorney Whose name and telephone number appear in the enclosed Notice.
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`Sincerely,
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`.
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`Lisa R. Barton »
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`Secretary
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`
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`Enclosure:
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`1. Notice of Investigation
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMIVIISSION
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`I WASHINGTON, DC 20436
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`January 17, 2018
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`Intellectual Property Rights Branch
`Regulations and Rulings
`Office of International Trade
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`US. Customs and Border Protection
`
`90 K Street, NE, 10th floor
`Washington, DC 20229-1177
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`Re:
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`Certain IoT Devices and Components Thereof (IoT, The Internet of Things
`(IoT)-Web Applications Displayed on a Web Browser
`Inv. No. 337-TA-1094
`
`Dear Sir/Madam:
`
`This letter is to advise you that the United States International Trade Commission has
`instituted an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (l 9 U.S.C.
`133 7). A copy of the Notice of Investigation is enclOsed. Non-confidential copies of the
`Complaint and any supplements filed in the investigation will be provided upon request.
`Requests should be directed to Docket Services at (202) 205—1802.
`
`If you have any questions concerning this investigation, please contact the Commission
`Investigative Attorney whose name and telephone number appear in the enclosed Notice.
`
`Sincerely,
`
`Lisa R. Barton
`Secretary
`
`Enclosure:
`
`1. Notice of Investigation
`
`

`

`
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
`
`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
`
`January 17, 2018 ,
`
`Elizabeth Kraus, Deputy Director
`International Antitrust, Office of
`International Affairs
`
`Federal Trade Commission
`
`600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Room 498
`Washington, DC 20580
`
`Re:
`
`Certain IoT Devices and Components Thereof (IoT, The Internet of Things
`(IoT)—Web Applications Displayed on a Web Browser
`Inv. No. 337-TA-1094
`
`Dear Ms. Kraus:
`
`This letter is to advise you that the United States International Trade Commission has
`instituted an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
`1337). A copy of the Notice of Investigation is enclOsed. Non-confidential copies of the
`Complaint and any supplements filed in the investigation will be provided upon request.
`Requests should be directed to Docket Services at (202) 205-1802.
`
`If you have any questionsficonderningithis investigation, please contact the Commission
`Investigative Attorney whose name and telephone number appear in the enclosed Notice.
`
`Sincerely,
`
`Lisa R. Barton
`
`Secretary
`
`
`
`Enclosure:
`
`1. Notice of Investigation
`
`

`

`
`
`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COB/[MISSION .
`
`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
`
`January 17,2018
`
`Dale D. Berkley, Ph.D., J.D.
`Office of the General Counsel, PHD, NIH Branch
`National Institutes of Health
`31 Center Drive
`
`Bldg. 31, Rm. 47
`Bethesda, MD 20892
`
`Re:
`
`Certain IoT Devices and Components Thereof (IoT, The Internet of Things
`(IoT)-Web Applications Displayed on a Web Browser
`Inv. No. 337-TA-1094
`
`-
`
`Dear Mr. Berkley:
`
`This letter is to advise you that the United States International Trade Commission has
`instituted an investigation pursuant to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C.
`1337). A copy of the Notice of Investigation is enclosed. Non-confidential copies of the
`Complaint and any supplements filed in the investigation will be provided upon request.
`' Requests should be directed to Docket Services at (202) 205- 1802.
`
`,
`
`If you haveanyquestionsconcerningthis investigation, please contact the Commission
`Investigative Attorney whose name and telephone number appear in the enclosed Notice.
`
`Sincerely,
`
`Lisa R. Barton
`
`, Secretary
`
`Enclosure:
`1. Notice of Investigation
`
`