Import investigations: Extruded rubber thread from Hardware logic emulation systems and components,
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Federal Register: May 6, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 87)NoticesPage 25070-25071From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
Inv. No. 337-TA-383 (Bond Forfeiture/Return ProceedingIn the Matter of Certain Hardware Logic Emulation Systems and Components Thereof; Notice of Referral to Administrative Law Judge of Complainant's Motion for Forfeiture of Respondents' Bonds and Respondents' Motion for Return of Their Bonds
AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Commission has referred to the presiding administrative law judge complainant's motion for forfeiture of respondents' bonds posted during the temporary relief and Presidential review periods, and respondents' motion for return of those bonds in the above-captioned investigation.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter L. Sultan, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone 202- 205-3152. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing the Commission's Internet server (http:// www.usitc.gov)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, 19 U.S.C. 1337, and Commission rule 210.50,
This patent-based section 337 investigation was instituted on March 8, 1996, based upon a complaint and motion for temporary relief filed on January 26, 1996, by Quickturn Design Systems, Inc. (``Quickturn''). 61 FR 9486. The respondents are Mentor Graphics Corporation (``Mentor'') and Meta Systems (``Meta'') (collectively ``respondents''). On July 8, 1996, the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') issued an initial determination (``ID'') granting Quickturn's motion for temporary relief. On August 5, 1996, the Commission determined not to modify or vacate the ID, issued a temporary limited exclusion order against respondents and a temporary cease and desist order against Mentor, and determined that the amount of respondents' bond during the pendency of temporary relief should be 43 percent of the entered value of imported hardware logic emulation systems and components thereof. On September 24, 1997, the Commission determined to modify respondents' temporary relief bond. Respondents' temporary relief bond remained at 43 percent of the entered value of the subject imported articles when the articles are appraised at transaction value (as defined in applicable U.S. Customs Service regulations), but increased to 180 percent of the entered value of the subject imported articles when the articles are appraised at other than transaction value.
On July 31, 1997, the ALJ issued a final ID finding that respondents have violated section 337 by infringing claims of all five of Quickturn's asserted patents. On that same date, the ALJ issued a recommended determination (``RD'') recommending the issuance of a permanent exclusion order and a cease and desist order. On October 2, 1997, the Commission issued its notice of the decision not to review the ALJ's final ID, thereby finding that respondents are in violation of section 337. On December 3, 1997, the Commission issued a permanent limited exclusion order directed to Meta and a permanent cease and desist order against domestic respondent Mentor.
On February 26, 1998, Quickturn fileda motion for forfeiture of respondents' temporary relief bonds. On March 13, 1998, respondents filedan opposition to Quickturn's motion and a motion for the return of their bonds. On that same date, the Commission investigative attorneys fileda response in support of Quickturn's motion. The Commission has referred these motions to Administrative Law Judge Paul Luckern for adjudication in an initial determination to be issued within nine months. Pursuant to rule 210.50(d) (
Copies of all nonconfidential documents filedin connection with this investigation are available for inspection during official business hours (8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.) in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW., Washington, D.C. 20436, telephone 202-205-2000. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD terminal on 202-205-1810. General information
[Page 25071]concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (http://www.usitc.gov).
Issued April 28, 1998.
By order of the Commission. Donna R. Koehnke, Secretary.
FR Doc. 98-12011Filed5-5-98; 8:45 amBILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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