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`NOTICE OF INSTITUTION OF INVESTIGATION
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`AGENCY: U.S. 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 U.S. International
`Trade Commission on September 1, 2023, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as
`amended, on behalf of InterDigital, Inc., InterDigital VC Holdings and InterDigital Patent
`Holdings, Inc., of Wilmington, Delaware; and InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings SAS of
`France. 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 electronic devices, including smartphones, computers, tablet
`computers, and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S.
`Patent No. 10,250,877 (“the ’877 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 8,674,859 (“the ’859
`patent”); U.S. Patent No. 9,674,556 (“the ’556 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 9,173,054 (“the ’054
`patent”); and U.S. Patent No. 8,737,933 (“the ’933 patent”). The complaint further alleges that an
`industry in the United States exists, or is in the process of being established, as required by the
`applicable Federal Statute.
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`The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the
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`investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
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`ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for any confidential information contained therein, may
`be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help
`accessing EDIS, please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. Hearing impaired individuals are advised
`that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal
`on (202) 205-1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance 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
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`FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pathenia M. Proctor, The Office of Unfair
`Import Investigations, U.S. 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 (2023).
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`SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION: Having considered the complaint, the U.S. International
`Trade Commission, on October 4, 2023, ORDERED THAT –
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`(1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, an
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`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 products identified in paragraph (2) by reason of
`infringement of one or more of claims 1, 4, 7, and 8 of the ’877 patent; claims 10 and 15 of the
`’859 patent; claims 1, 3-5, 7 and 8 of the ’566 patent; claims 1 and 23 of the ’933 patent; and
`claims 1 and 23 of the ’054 patent, and whether an industry in the United States exists or is in the
`process of being established as required by subsection (a)(2) of section 337;
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`(2) Pursuant to section 210.10(b)(1) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and
`Procedure, 19 C.F.R. 210.10(b)(1), the plain language description of the accused products or
`category of accused products, which defines the scope of the investigation, is “smartphones,
`computers, tablet computers, and components thereof”;
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`(3) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the following are hereby named as
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`InterDigital, Inc.
`200 Bellevue Parkway, Suite 300
`Wilmington, DE 19809
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`InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc.
`200 Bellevue Parkway, Suite 300
`Wilmington, DE 19809
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`InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.
`200 Bellevue Parkway, Suite 300
`Wilmington, DE 19809
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`InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings SAS
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`222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1800
`Chicago, Illinois 60654
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`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
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`named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and
`Procedure, 19 C.F.R. 210.13. Pursuant to 19 C.F.R. 201.16(e) and 210.13(a), as amended in 85
`Fed. Reg. 15798 (March 19, 2020), such responses will be considered by the Commission if
`received not later than 20 days after the date of service by the complainants of the complaint and
`the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint and the
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`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
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
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`Investigation No. 337-TA-1373
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`In the Matter of
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`CERTAIN ELECTRONIC DEVICES,
`INCLUDING SMARTPHONES,
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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 Jennifer Dienes,
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`Esq., (202) 708-5408, jennifer.dienes@usitc.gov, as OUII’s lead attorney for service of process.
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`Margaret Macdonald, Director
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`OFFICE OF UNFAIR IMPORT INVESTIGATIONS
`U.S. International Trade Commission
`500 E Street, S.W., Suite 401
`Washington, D.C. 20436
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`I, Lisa R. Barton, hereby certify that the attached INSTITUTION OF
`INVESTIGATION has been served via EDIS upon the Commission Investigative Attorney,
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`InterDigital, Inc.
`200 Bellevue Parkway, Suite 300
`Wilmington, DE 19809
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`InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc.
`200 Bellevue Parkway, Suite 300
`Wilmington, DE 19809
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`InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.
`200 Bellevue Parkway, Suite 300
`Wilmington, DE 19809
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`InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings SAS
`3 Rue Du Colonel Moll
`Paris, France 75017
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`Adam D. Swain, Esq.
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`Washington, DC 20436
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`CERTAIN ELECTRONIC DEVICES, INCLUDING
`SMARTPHONES, COMPUTERS, TABLET COMPUTERS,
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`Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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`Certificate of Service – Page 2
`ALSTON & BIRD LLP
`950 F Street, NW
`Washington, DC 20004
`Email: adam.swain@alston.com
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`Respondents:
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`Lenovo Group Limited
`23rd Floor, Lincoln House, Taikoo Place
`979 King’s Road
`Quarry Bay, Hong Kong SAR
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`Lenovo (United States) Inc.
`8001 Development Dr.,
`Morrisville, NC 27560
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`Motorola Mobility LLC
`222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1800
`Chicago, IL 60654
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`Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office:
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`Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office
`1520 18th Street, NW
`Washington, DC 20036
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`Government Agencies:
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`Lynda Marshall
`International Section, Antitrust Division
`U.S. Department of Justice
`450 5th Street NW, Room 11000
`Washington, DC 20530
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`Dax Terrill, Chief
`Exclusion Order Enforcement Branch
`U.S. Customs and Border Protection
`Regulations and Rulings
`90 K Street NE – 10th Floor
`Washington, DC 20229
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`International Antitrust, Office of International Affairs
`Federal Trade Commission
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`Alston & Bird LLP
`950 F Street, NW
`Washington, DC 20004
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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`Dear Adam D. Swain:
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`This letter is 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 enclosed is the Section
`337 Mediation Program brochure. After reviewing the brochure, please sign and return
`the enclosed certification of receipt.
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`Sincerely,
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`Enclosures:
`1. Notice of Investigation
`2. Publication Regarding the Section 337 Mediation Program
`3. Certification of Receipt of Mediation Materials
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`Secretary
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`InterDigital, Inc.
`200 Bellevue Parkway, Suite 300
`Wilmington, DE 19809
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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`Dear Sir/Madam:
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`This letter is 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 enclosed is the Section
`337 Mediation Program brochure. After reviewing the brochure, please sign and return
`the enclosed certification of receipt.
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`Sincerely,
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`Enclosures:
`1. Notice of Investigation
`2. Publication Regarding the Section 337 Mediation Program
`3. Certification of Receipt of Mediation Materials
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`Lisa R. Barton
`Secretary
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`October 5, 2023
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`InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc.
`200 Bellevue Parkway, Suite 300
`Wilmington, DE 19809
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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`Dear Sir/Madam:
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`This letter is 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 enclosed is the Section
`337 Mediation Program brochure. After reviewing the brochure, please sign and return
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`Enclosures:
`1. Notice of Investigation
`2. Publication Regarding the Section 337 Mediation Program
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`InterDigital Patent Holdings, Inc.
`200 Bellevue Parkway, Suite 300
`Wilmington, DE 19809
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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`Dear Sir/Madam:
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`This letter is 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 enclosed is the Section
`337 Mediation Program brochure. After reviewing the brochure, please sign and return
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`Sincerely,
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`Enclosures:
`1. Notice of Investigation
`2. Publication Regarding the Section 337 Mediation Program
`3. Certification of Receipt of Mediation Materials
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`Secretary
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`InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings SAS
`3 Rue Du Colonel Moll
`Paris, France 75017
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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`Dear Sir/Madam:
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`This letter is 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 enclosed is the Section
`337 Mediation Program brochure. After reviewing the brochure, please sign and return
`the enclosed certification of receipt.
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`Sincerely,
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`Lisa R. Barton
`Secretary
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`23rd Floor, Lincoln House, Taikoo Place
`979 King’s Road
`Quarry Bay, Hong Kong SAR
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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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 Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). Lenovo
`Group Limited 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.
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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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 Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). Lenovo
`(United States) Inc. 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.
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`October 5, 2023
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`222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1800
`Chicago, IL 60654
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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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 Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337). Motorola
`Mobility LLC 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.
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`1520 18th Street, NW
`Washington, DC 20036
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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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 Hong Kong.
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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,
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` Lisa R. Barton
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` Secretary
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`Enclosures:
` 1. Complaint
` 2. Notice of Investigation
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
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`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
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`October 5, 2023
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`Lynda Marshall
`International Section
`Antitrust Division
`U.S. Dept of Justice
`450 5th Street NW, Room 11000
`Washington, DC 20530
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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`Dear Lynda Marshall:
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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). 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.
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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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` Lisa R. Barton
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` Secretary
`Enclosure:
` 1. Notice of Investigation
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
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`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
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`October 5, 2023
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`Dax Terrill, Chief
`Exclusion Order Enforcement Branch
`U.S. Customs and Border Protection
`Regulations and Rulings
`90 K Street NE, 10th Floor
`Washington, DC 20229-1177
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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`Dear Dax Terrill:
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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). 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.
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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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` Lisa R. Barton
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` Secretary
`Enclosure:
` 1. Notice of Investigation
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
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`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
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`October 5, 2023
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`Andrew Heimert
`Office of International Affairs
`Federal Trade Commission
`600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Room 498
`Washington, DC 20580
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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`Dear Andrew Heimert:
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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). 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.
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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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` Lisa R. Barton
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` Secretary
`Enclosure:
` 1. Notice of Investigation
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`UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
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`WASHINGTON, DC 20436
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`October 5, 2023
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`Summer E. Young, Ph.D., J.D.
`HHS Office of the General Counsel, NIH Branch
`National Institutes of Health
`31 Center Drive
`Building 31, Room 2B-50
`Bethesda, MD 20892
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`Re: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Smartphones, Computers, Tablet
`Computers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1373
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`Dear Summer Young:
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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). 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.
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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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` Lisa R. Barton
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` Secretary
`Enclosure:
` 1. Notice of Investigation
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