In the Matter of Certain Kinesiotherapy Devices and Components Thereof, 337-TA-823.

摘要

The Commission instituted this investigation on January 10,2012, based on a complaint filed by Standard Innovation Corporation of Ottawa, ON, Canada and Standard Innovation (US) Corp. of Wilmington, Delaware (collectively, "Standard Innovation"). 77 Fed. Reg. 1504-05 (Jan. 10, 2012). The complaint alleged violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. S 13 37, by reason of infringement of certain claims of United States Patent Nos. 7,931,605 ("the '605 patent") and D605,779 ("the D'779 patent"). The complaint named twenty-one business entities as respondents, several of which have since been.terminated from the investigation based upon consent orders or withdrawal of the complaint. On July 25,2012, the Commission determined not to review an ID (Order No. 25) granting Standard Innovation's motion to withdraw the D'779 patent from the investigation. An evidentiary hearing was held from August 21,2012, to August 24, 2012.