Import investigations: LOGIC chips, microprocessors, microcontrollers, processes for manufacturing same, and products containing same,

[Federal Register: April 13, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 70)]

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

[Inv. No. 337-TA-404]

In the Matter of Certain SDRAMs, DRAMs, ASICs, Ram-and-Logic Chips, Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, Processes for Manufacturing Same, and Products Containing Same; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion To Delete Certain Patent Claims From the Investigation

AGENCY: International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's (``ALJ's'') initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 13) in the above-captioned investigation granting complainant's motion to delete certain patent claims from the investigation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John A. Wasleff, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, telephone 202- 205-3094.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 14, 1997 the Commission instituted this investigation based on a complaint filedby Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Austin Semiconductor, L.L.C. (collectively ``Samsung'') alleging that the importation and sale of certain semiconductor products violates section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, by infringing certain claims of U.S. Letters Patent 5,444,026 (the ``026 patent'') and U.S. Letters Patent 4,972,373. The respondents in the investigation are

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Fujitsu Ltd. and Fujitsu Microelectronics, Inc.

On February 25, 1998, Samsung moved to amend the complaint and notice of investigation by deleting from the investigation all claims of the ``026 patent that were at issue. Samsung stated that it sought to withdraw its allegations regarding these claims in order to ensure prompt resolution of the investigation and, specifically, to ensure that the target and hearing dates will be met. Samsung further stated that withdrawal of these claims would significantly narrow the issues presented in the investigation and substantially lessen the amount of discovery to be taken. Thus, Samsung asserted that good cause existed for the ALJ to grant its motion. Samsung's motion was unopposed by the respondents and the Commission investigative attorneys.

On March 17,1998, the ALJ issued an ID granting Samsung's motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation. No party petitioned for review of the ALJ's ID.

This action is taken under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, and Commission rule 210.42, 19 CFR 210.42. Copies of the ALJ's ID and all other nonconfidential documents filedin connection with this investigation are or will be 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, DC 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 concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server (http://www.usitc.gov).

Issued: April 6, 1998.

By order of the Commission. Donna R. Koehnke, Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-9624Filed4-10-98; 8:45 am]

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