[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 248 (Tuesday, December 28, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 81643-81644]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-32515]


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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

 [Investigation No. 337-TA-729]


 In the Matter of Certain Semiconductor Products Made by Advanced 
Lithography Techniques and Products Containing Same; Notice of 
Commission Decision Not to Review an Initial Determination Terminating 
The Investigation

AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade 
Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative 
law judge's initial determination (``ID'') (Order No. 11) granting a 
joint motion to terminate the investigation as to one respondent on the 
basis of a settlement agreement, and terminating the investigation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sidney A. Rosenzweig, Office of the 
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-2532. Copies of non-
confidential documents filed in 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. General information concerning the 
Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server at 
http://www.usitc.gov. The public record for this investigation may be 
viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at http://edis.usitc.gov. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information 
on this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD 
terminal on (202) 205-1810.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation 
on July 27, 2010, based on a complaint filed by STC.UNM (Albuquerque, 
New Mexico) (``STC''), alleging a violation of section 337 in the 
importation, sale for

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importation, and sale within the United States after importation of 
certain semiconductor products made by advanced lithography techniques 
and products containing same, by reason of infringement of certain 
claims of U.S. Patent No. 6,042,998. 75 FR. 44,015 (July 27, 2010). The 
complaint named two respondents: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, 
Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) (``TSMC''); and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South 
Korea) (``Samsung''). On December 8, 2010, the Commission determined 
not to review Order No. 10, an ID that terminated the investigation as 
against Samsung on the basis of a settlement agreement.
    On November 15, 2010, STC and TSMC filed a joint motion to 
terminate the investigation as against TSMC on the basis of a 
settlement agreement. On November 24, 2010, the Commission 
investigative attorney filed a response supporting the motion. On 
December 6, 2010, the ALJ granted the motion. Order No. 11. Because 
TSMC is the last respondent, termination against TSMC results in 
termination of the investigation.
    No petitions for review of the ID were filed. The Commission has 
determined not to review the ID.
    The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in 
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and 
in sections 210.21 and 210.42 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and 
Procedure (19 CFR 210.21, 210.42).

    By order of the Commission.

     Issued: December 21, 2010.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2010-32515 Filed 12-27-10; 8:45 am]
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