Summary Investigation Information
Investigation Number: 337-TA-1228
Investigation Type: Violation
Docket Number: 3498
Investigation Status: Pending before the ALJ
Title (In the Matter of Certain):
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Robots, and Components Thereof
Procedural History
Complaint Filed 10/01/2020
Date of Institution 11/06/2020
Markman Hearing Dates
Start
End
Evidentiary Hearing Dates
Scheduled Start 08/02/2021
Scheduled End 08/06/2021
Actual Start
Actual End
Target Date 03/07/2022
Final ID On Violation
Due Date 11/05/2021
Issue Date
Non Final (Terminating) ID Issued
Final Determination of No Violation
Final Determination of Violation
Termination Date
Unfair Act Alleged
| Type | Active - Inactive |
|---|---|
| Patent Infringement | 10/01/2020 - |
Patent Number(s)
| Number | Active - Inactive |
|---|---|
| 10,093,525 | 11/02/2020 - |
| 10,294,025 | 11/02/2020 - |
| 10,474,140 | 11/02/2020 - |
| 10,494,239 | 11/02/2020 - |
| 10,696,478 | 11/02/2020 - |
HTS Number(s)
| Number | Category Basket |
|---|---|
| 72015030 | Automotive/Manufacturing/Transportation |
| 72015060 | Automotive/Manufacturing/Transportation |
| 72071900 | Automotive/Manufacturing/Transportation |
| 72161000 | Automotive/Manufacturing/Transportation |
| 72221100 | Automotive/Manufacturing/Transportation |
| 84289002 | Automotive/Manufacturing/Transportation |
| 84819030 | Automotive/Manufacturing/Transportation |
| 85030095 | Automotive/Manufacturing/Transportation |
| 85044095 | Automotive/Manufacturing/Transportation |
| 85076000 | Automotive/Manufacturing/Transportation |
| 87039000 | Automotive/Manufacturing/Transportation |
Participant Information
☑ - Active
☒ - Inactive
Complainant Information
| Name - City/State/Country | Lead Counsel for Service | Active Inactive Date |
|---|---|---|
|
☑
AutoStore AS - , , Norway
|
Kirkland and Ellis LLP | 11/02/2020 - |
|
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AutoStore System Inc. - Derry , NH , USA
|
Kirkland and Ellis LLP | 11/02/2020 - |
|
☑
AutoStore Technology AS - , , Norway
|
Kirkland and Ellis LLP | 11/02/2020 - |
☑ - Active
☒ - Inactive
Respondent Information
| + | Name - City/State/Country | Lead Counsel for Service | Active Inactive Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☑ Ocado Central Services Ltd. - Hatfield , , United Kingdom
|
Foster Murphy Altman & Nickel, PC | 11/02/2020 - | |
| ☑ Ocado Group Plc - Hatfield , , United Kingdom
|
Foster Murphy Altman & Nickel, PC | 11/02/2020 - | |
| ☑ Ocado Innovation Ltd. - Hatfield , , United Kingdom
|
Foster Murphy Altman & Nickel, PC | 11/02/2020 - | |
| ☑ Ocado Operating Ltd. - Hatfield , , United Kingdom
|
Foster Murphy Altman & Nickel, PC | 11/02/2020 - | |
| ☑ Ocado Solutions USA Inc. - Tysons Corner , VA , USA
|
Foster Murphy Altman & Nickel, PC | 11/02/2020 - | |
| ☑ Ocado Solutions, Ltd. - Hatfield , , United Kingdom
|
Foster Murphy Altman & Nickel, PC | 11/02/2020 - | |
| ☑ Printed Motor Works Ltd. - Alton , , United Kingdom
|
Foster Murphy Altman & Nickel, PC | 11/02/2020 - | |
| ☑ Tharsus Group Ltd. - Blyth , , United Kingdom
|
Foster Murphy Altman & Nickel, PC | 11/02/2020 - |
Agency Participant Information
Office of Unfair Import Investigations (OUII)
Level of Participation: None
General Counsel (GC)
| Name |
|---|
|
☑
Michelle Klancnik
|
|
☑
Cathy Chen
|
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
| Name |
|---|
|
☑ Sandra Lord
|