[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 191 (Monday, October 4, 2010)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-24776]



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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION

 [Investigation No. 337-TA-708]


In the Matter of Certain Stringed Musical Instruments and 
Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination Not to Review an 
Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion to Terminate The 
Proceeding as to the Remaining Three Respondents; Termination of 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 an initial determination 
(``ID'') (Order No. 15) granting a joint motion to terminate the 
investigation as to the three remaining respondents; the investigation 
is terminated.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James A. Worth, Office of the General 
Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3065. 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 
(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: This investigation was instituted on April 
2, 2010, based upon a complaint filed on behalf of Geoffrey Lee McCabe 
of Hollywood, Florida (``McCabe'') on February 26, 2010, and 
supplemented on March 18, 2010. 75 FR 16838 (April 2, 2010). The 
complaint alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 
(19 U.S.C. 1337) in the importation into the United States, the sale 
for importation, and the sale within the United States after 
importation of certain stringed musical instruments and components 
thereof by reason of infringement of certain claims of United States 
Patent Nos. 5,986,191; 6,175,066; 7,470,841; 5,965,831 (``the `831 
patent'') and 6,891,094 (``the `094 patent''). The notice of 
investigation named as respondents Floyd Rose Guitars of Redmond, WA 
(``Floyd Rose Guitars''); Floyd Rose Marketing, Inc. of Neptune, NJ 
(``Floyd Rose Marketing''); Davitt & Hanser Music Co. d/b/a HHI of 
Hebron, KY; (``Davitt''); Ping Well Indus. Co., Ltd. of Taichung, 
Taiwan (``Ping Well''); Ibanez, Inc. (Hoshino) US of Bensalem, PA; 
Ibanez, Inc. (Hoshino) Japan; and Fuji Gakki Co., Ltd., of Nagoya, 
Japan.
    On June 11, 2010, the Commission issued notice of its determination 
to terminate the `831 patent and the `094 patent from this 
investigation.
    On June 29, 2010, the Commission issued notice of its determination 
not to review an ID terminating the investigation as to Floyd Rose 
Guitars, Floyd Rose Marketing, Davitt and Ping Well on the basis of a 
consent order.
    On September 7, 2010, the ALJ issued Order No. 15, granting a 
motion to terminate the three remaining respondents. No petitions for 
review were filed.
    The Commission has determined not to review the subject 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 of section 
210.42(h) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 
210.42(h)).

    By order of the Commission.

     Issued: September 28, 2010.
Marilyn R. Abbott,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2010-24776 Filed 10-1-10; 8:45 am]
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