Certain Heavy Machinery and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1507

The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1507 based on Caterpillar Inc.'s complaint alleging that Doosan Bobcat entities violate Section 337 through importation and sale of infringing heavy machinery and components. The accused products are telehandlers, excavators, loaders, and components thereof, asserted to infringe claims of four Caterpillar patents. This investigation targets major categories of construction and earthmoving equipment in a highly competitive heavy machinery market. If Caterpillar proves infringement, domestic industry, and importation, the ITC could issue exclusion and cease-and-desist orders affecting Doosan Bobcat's ability to import and sell accused machines and components in the United States. Complainant Caterpillar Inc. asserts U.S. Patent Nos. 8,515,637, 9,133,837, 9,347,554, and 10,059,341 against Doosan Bobcat respondents located in Korea, the United States, Mexico, the Czech Republic, France, and India. The scope of the investigation is defined as telehandlers, excavators, and loaders, and components thereof. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations will not participate, and respondents must answer within 20 days of service or risk default and potential exclusionary relief.