In the Matter of Certain Devices for Connecting Computers via Telephone Lines.Investigation No. 337-TA-360

摘要

It already has been found in Order No. 20 that there is a domestic industry.Based on the information in the present motion, these additional findings are made: (1) It is found that U.S. Letters Patent No. 5,003,579 is valid and that it was assigned to complainant Farallon Computing, Inc.; (2) It is found that Tri-Tech manufactured the product in issue and exported it to the United States after the '579 patent was issued (March 26, 1992.); (3) It is found that Tri-Tech's product infringed claims 10 and 20 of the '579 patent; (4) It is found that Technology Works sold a product imported into the United States after the '579 patent was issued; (5) It is found that the product sold by Technology Works infringed claims 18 and 20 of the '579 patent. It is concluded that Tri-Tech and Technology Works violated Section 337 of the Tariff Act, as amended. Motion 360-31 is granted with respect to Technology Works and Tri-Tech Instruments Co., Ltd.