ALJ Bullock terminates investigation as to VF Corp. in Certain Laser Abraded Denim Garments (Inv. No. 337-TA-930)
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On March 10, 2015, Chief ALJ Charles E. Bullock issued Order No. 27 in Certain Laser Abraded Denim Garments (Inv. No. 337-TA-930).

By way of background, this investigation is based on an August 18, 2014 complaint filed by RevoLaze, LLC and TechnoLines, LL alleging violation of Section 337 in the importation into the U.S. and sale of certain laser abraded denim garments that infringe one or more claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 5,990,444; 6,140,602; 6,252,196; 6,664,505; 6,819,972; and 6,858,815.  See our August 19, 2014 and September 19, 2014 posts for more details on the complaint and Notice of Investigation, respectively. 

According to the Order, ALJ Bullock granted a joint motion filed by Complainants and Respondent VF Corp. to terminate the investigation as to VF Corp. based on a Confidential Settlement and License agreement.