# Certain Urine Splash Guards and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Decision To Review in Part an Initial Determination Granting in Part Complainant's Motion for Summary Determination of a Violation of Section 337; Request for Written Submissions on Remedy, the Public Interest, and Bonding
**AGENCY:**
U.S. International Trade Commission.
**ACTION:**
Notice.
**SUMMARY:**
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission (“Commission”) has determined to review in part an initial determination (“ID”) issued by the presiding Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”), granting in part complainant's motion for summary determination of a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties, interested government agencies, and other interested persons on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth below.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Houda Morad, Esq., Office of the General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 708-4716. Copies of non-confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at *https://edis.usitc.gov.* For help accessing EDIS, please email *[email protected].* General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its internet server at *https://www.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 January 13, 2025, based on a complaint filed by Kids By Parents, Inc. (“Complainant”) of Potomac, Maryland. 90 FR 2745-46 (Jan. 13, 2025). The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337) (“section 337”), in the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain urine splash guards and components thereof by reason of the infringement of claims 1 and 2 of U.S. Patent No. 7,870,619 (“the '619 patent”) and claims 1-3 of U.S. Patent No. 11,812,901 (“the '901 patent”) (collectively, “the Asserted Patents”). *Id.* at 2745. The complaint further alleges that a domestic industry exists. *Id.* The notice of investigation names the following as respondents: (1) Hezeyunjiangjixieshebeiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Maomaohouse) (“Maomaohouse”) of Shenzhen, China; Guangzhou Lesenyu Dianzishangwu Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Le Sengyu) (“Le Sengyu”) of Guangzhou, China; Hefeiweifengshidaishidaimaoyiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a HealthSTEC) (“HealthSTEC”) of Hefei City, China; ShenzhenShi Julonghui Trading Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Edermurs) (“Edermurs”) of Shenzhen, China; and Shenzhenshi Lishian Keji Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Lishian) (“Lishian”) of Shenzhen, China (collectively, “the Defaulting Respondents”); and (2) Shenzhenshi Dijiaaotuman Trading Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Tigaman) (“Tigaman”) of Shenzhen, China; Junyaxincaiwuzixunyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Junyxin) (“Junyxin”) of Xiamen City, China; Shenzhenshiranbodianziyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Eurbus) (“Eurbus”) of Shenzhen, China; Shenzhen Paisi Industrial Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Sunyoka123) (“Sunyoka123”) of Shenzhen, China; and Shenzhen Sibaite Industrial Co., Ltd. (d/b/a SeLucky) (“SeLucky”) of Shenzhen, China (collectively, “the Settling Respondents”). *Id.* at 2746. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (“OUII”) is also a party to the investigation. *Id.*
The Commission previously terminated the Settling Respondents based on settlement. *See* Order No. 5 (Mar. 11, 2025), *unreviewed by* Comm'n Notice (Apr. 1, 2025) (Sunyoka123); Order No. 6 (Mar. 11, 2025), *unreviewed by* Comm'n Notice (Apr. 1, 2025) (SeLucky); Order No. 7 (Mar. 11, 2025), *unreviewed by* Comm'n Notice (Apr. 1, 2025) (Eurbus); Order No. 10 (Apr. 1, 2025), *unreviewed by* Comm'n Notice (Apr. 22, 2025) (Tigaman); Order No. 11 (Apr. 1, 2025), *unreviewed by* Comm'n Notice (Apr. 22, 2025) (Junyxin).
On May 6, 2025, the ALJ issued an ID finding the Defaulting Respondents in default for failure to respond to the complaint, notice of investigation, and order to show cause. *See* Order No. 13 (May 6, 2025), *unreviewed by* Comm'n Notice (May 28, 2025).
On June 30, 2025, Complainant filed a motion for summary determination of a violation of section 337 against the Defaulting Respondents. Complainant also requested entry of a general exclusion order (“GEO”), cease and desist orders (“CDOs”), and a bond of one hundred percent (100%) of the entered value of infringing articles imported during the period of Presidential review. On July 10, 2025, OUII filed a response in support of the motion. No other responses were filed.
On September 17, 2025, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 16) granting in part Complainant's motion for summary determination of violation of section 337 by the Defaulting Respondents. Specifically, the ALJ granted Complainant's motion with respect to claims 1 and 2 of the '619 patent and claims 1 and 2 of the '901 patent, but not with respect to claim 3 of the '901 patent. The ALJ also issued a recommended determination (“RD”) recommending that the Commission issue a GEO and CDOs against Maomaohouse, Le Sengyu, HealthSTEC, and Lishian, but not Edermurs. The ALJ further recommended that the Commission set a bond of one hundred percent (100%) of the entered value of infringing articles during the period of Presidential review. No petition for review of the subject ID was filed.
Also on September 17, 2025, the ALJ issued Order No. 17 requesting that the parties file a joint submission by September 30, 2025, as to whether further proceedings are warranted with respect to claim 3 of the '901 patent. *See* Order No. 17 (Sept. 17, 2025). On September 25, 2025, Complainant and OUII filed a response indicating that Complainant would seek to partially terminate the investigation as to claim 3 of the '901 patent.
On September 29, 2025, Complainant filed a motion for partial termination of the investigation as to claim 3 of the '901 patent based on withdrawal of the complaint as to that claim. On the same day, the ALJ issued an ID granting the motion thereby terminating the investigation before the ALJ. *See* Order No. 18 (Sept. 29, 2025).
Having reviewed the record of the investigation, the Commission has determined to review in part the subject ID (Order No. 16). Specifically, the Commission has determined to review the ID's findings relating to the domestic industry requirement. The Commission has determined not to review the remainder of the subject ID.
In connection with the final disposition of this investigation, the statute authorizes issuance of, *inter alia,* (1) an exclusion order that could result in the exclusion of the subject articles from entry into the United States; and/or (2) cease and desist orders that could result in the respondents being required to cease and desist from engaging in unfair acts in the importation and sale of such articles. Accordingly, the Commission is interested in receiving written submissions that address the form of remedy, if any, that should be ordered. If a party seeks exclusion of an article from entry into the United States for purposes other than entry for consumption, the party should so indicate and provide information establishing that activities involving other types of entry either are adversely affecting it or likely to do so. For background, see *Certain Devices for Connecting Computers via Telephone Lines,* Inv. No. 337-TA-360, USITC Pub. No. 2843, Comm'n Op. at 7-10 (Dec. 1994).
The statute requires the Commission to consider the effects of that remedy upon the public interest. The public interest factors the Commission will consider include the effect that an exclusion order and cease and desist orders would have on: (1) the public health and welfare, (2) competitive conditions in the U.S. economy, (3) U.S. production of articles that are like or directly competitive with those that are subject to investigation, and (4) U.S. consumers. The Commission is therefore interested in receiving written submissions that address the aforementioned public interest factors in the context of this investigation.
If the Commission orders some form of remedy, the U.S. Trade Representative, as delegated by the President, has 60 days to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the Commission's determination. *See* Presidential Memorandum of July 21, 2005, 70 FR 43251 (July 26, 2005). During this period, the subject articles would be entitled to enter the United States under bond, in an amount determined by the Commission and prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Commission is therefore interested in receiving submissions concerning the amount of the bond that should be imposed if a remedy is ordered.
*Written Submissions:* Parties to the investigation, interested government agencies, and any other interested parties are encouraged to file written submissions on the issues of remedy, the public interest, and bonding. Such submissions should address the recommended determination by the ALJ on remedy and bonding.
In the initial submission, Complainant is also requested to identify the remedy sought and Complainant and OUII are requested to submit proposed remedial orders for the Commission's consideration. Complainant is further requested to state the dates that the Asserted Patents expire, to provide the HTSUS subheadings under which the accused products are imported, and to supply the identification information for all known importers of the products at issue in this investigation. All initial written submissions from the parties and/or third parties and interested government agencies, and proposed remedial orders from the parties must be filed no later than close of business on December 19, 2025. All reply submissions must be filed no later than the close of business on January 5, 2026. All submissions from third parties and/or interested government agencies are limited to 10 pages. No further submissions on any of these issues will be permitted unless otherwise ordered by the Commission.
Persons filing written submissions must file the original document electronically on or before the deadlines stated above pursuant to 19 CFR 210.4(f). Submissions should refer to the investigation number (“Inv. No. 337-TA-1430”) in a prominent place on the cover page and/or the first page. ( *See* Handbook for Electronic Filing Procedures, *https://www.usitc.gov/documents/handbook_on_filing_procedures.pdf* ). Persons with questions regarding filing should contact the Secretary, (202) 205-2000.
Any person desiring to submit a document to the Commission in confidence must request confidential treatment by marking each document with a header indicating that the document contains confidential information. This marking will be deemed to satisfy the request procedure set forth in Rules 201.6(b) and 210.5(e)(2) (19 CFR 201.6(b) & 210.5(e)(2)). Documents for which confidential treatment by the Commission is properly sought will be treated accordingly. Any non-party wishing to submit comments containing confidential information must serve those comments on the parties to the investigation pursuant to the applicable Administrative Protective Order. A redacted non-confidential version of the document must also be filed with the Commission and served on any parties to the investigation within two business days of any confidential filing. All information, including confidential business information and documents for which confidential treatment is properly sought, submitted to the Commission for purposes of this investigation may be disclosed to and used: (i) by the Commission, its employees and Offices, and contract personnel (a) for developing or maintaining the records of this or a related proceeding, or (b) in internal investigations, audits, reviews, and evaluations relating to the programs, personnel, and operations of the Commission including under 5 U.S.C. Appendix 3; or (ii) by U.S. government employees and contract personnel, solely for cybersecurity purposes. All contract personnel will sign appropriate nondisclosure agreements. All nonconfidential written submissions will be available for public inspection on EDIS.
The Commission vote for this determination took place on December 3, 2025.
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 Part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210).
By order of the Commission.
Issued: December 3, 2025.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.