| Investigation No. | 337-TA-604 |
| In the Matter of Certain | Sucralose, Sweeteners Containing Sucralose, and Related Intermediate Compounds Thereof |
| Unfair Acts in Notice: | Patent Infringement |
| Patent, Copyright, Trademark Nos. | U.S. Patent Nos. 5,470,969, 5,034,551, 4,980,463, 5,498,709, and 7,049,435 |
| Country of Origin (Resp./Products): | China |
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| PARTICIPANTS |
| Complainant(s): | Tate & Lyle Technology Limited of London, United Kingdom; Tate & Lyle Sucralose, Inc. of Decatur, IL |
| Respondent(s): | AIDP, Inc. of City of Industry, CA; Beijing Forbest Chemical Co., Ltd. of China; Beijing Forbest Trade Co., Ltd. of China; Forbest International USA, LLC of Edison, NJ; Changzhou Niutang Chemical Plant Co., Ltd. of China; U.S. Niutang Chemical, Inc. of Brea, CA; CJ America, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA; Fortune Bridge Co. Inc. of Elmont, NY; Garuda International, Inc. of Exeter, CA; Gremount International Co., Ltd. of China; Guangdong Food Industry Institute of China; Hebei Province Chemical Industry Academe of China; Hebei Research Institute of Chemical Industry of China; Hebei Sukerui Science and Technology Co., Ltd. of China; Heartland Packaging Corporation of Carmel, IN; L&P Food Ingredient Co., Ltd. of China; Lianyungang Natiprol (Intl’l) Co., Ltd. of China; MTC Industries, Inc. of Edgewood, NY; Nantong Molecular Technology Co., Ltd. of China; Nu-Scaan Nutraceuticals, Ltd. of United Kingdom; ProFood International, Inc. of Naperville, IL; Ruland Chemistry Co., Ltd. of China; Shanghai Aurisco International Trading Co. Ltd. of China; Vivion, Inc. of San Carlos, CA; and Zhongjin Pharmaceutical (Hong Kong) Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong. |
| ALJ: | Bullock |
| OUII Attorney: | Goalwin; Paulraj |
| GC Attorney: | Worth |
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| PROCEDURAL HISTORY |
| Status before Commission: | Pending |
| Notice of Investigation: | 72 Fed. Reg. 26645-46 (May 10, 2007) |
| Type(s) of Proceeding(s) | Violation |
| Current Phase of Proceeding: | awaiting FD |
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| SCHEDULE | |
| Target Date: | February 23, 2009 (21.5 months); extended from January 21, 2009 ((20.5 months), extended from January 12, 2009 (20 months), extended from October 10, 2008 (17 months), extended from; August 11, 2008 (15 months) |
| Violation Final ID Due Date: | September 22, 2008, extended from September 12, 2008, extended from June 10, 2008 |
Beginning & Ending
Dates of Evidentary Hearing: | Tutorial held February 20, 2008; Trial held February 21-29, 2008 |