In the Matter of Certain Sucralose, Sweeteners Containing Sucralose, and Related Intermediate Compounds Thereof. Investigation No. 337-TA-604. Volume 1 of 2

摘要

This investigation was instituted on May 10, 2007, based upon a complaint filed on behalf of Tate & Lyle Technology Ltd. of London, United Kingdom and Tate & Lyle Sucralose, Inc. of Decatur, Illinois (collectively, 'Tate & Lyle') on April 6, 2007, and supplemented on April 13, 18, 23, and 25, 2007. 72 Fed. Reg. 26,645 (May 10, 2007). The complaint alleged violations of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. Sec. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain sucralose, sweeteners containing sucralose, and related intermediate compounds thereof by reason of infringement of various claims of United States Patent Nos. 5,470,969 (the 969 patent); 5,034,551 (the 551 patent); 4,980,463 (the 463 patent); 5,498,709 (the 709 patent); and 7,049,435 (the 435 patent). The notice of investigation named twenty-five firms as respondents.