ITC Seeks Comments on Possible Section 337 Exclusion Order on Optical Fiber Coatings

The International Trade Commission seeks public comments by March 22 on a potential limited exclusion order banning importation of UV-curable coatings for optical fibers and coated optical fibers by Momentive UV Coatings (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. The ITC began the Section 337 investigation in December 2016, based on a complaint filed by DSM alleging Momentive and OFS Fitel are manufacturing and importing infringing coatings, including the Momentive’s KlearShield line (see 1612020017). The ITC is also accepting comments on a potential limited exclusion order and cease and desist order against OFS, although the administrative law judge in the case did not find the U.S.-based company violated Section 337.