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importation into the United States ofthe accused products by ASUSTeK. (Id at 9.) The
Commission determined not to review this order. (See Notice of Commission Determination Not
to Review an Initial Determination Granting In-Part a Motion for Summary Determination;
Summary Determination ofImportation (October 21,2009).)
The evidentiary hearing on the question of violation of Section 337 began on October 19,
2009, and ended on October 30,2009. Respondent Microsemi Corporation ("Micro semi");
Respondent Monolithic Power System, Inc. ("MPS"); Respondents ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
and ASUS Computer International (collectively, "ASUS"); Complainants 02 Micro International
Ltd. and 02 Micro Inc. ("02 Micro"); and Commission Investigative Staff ("Staff'), were
represented by counsel at the hearing.
B. The Parties.
1. Complainants 02 Micro International Ltd. and 02 Micro Inc.
02 Micro International Ltd. is a Cayman Islands Corporation with its principal place of
business in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. (Am. Complaint at 2; CBr. at 5;
SFF 11 (undisputed).) 02 Micro International Ltd. "designs, develops, and markets high
performance integrated circuits for power management and security operations, as well as
systems security solutions." (CBr. at 5; SFF 12 (undisputed).) 02 Micro Inc. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of 02 Micro International Ltd. and is located in Santa Clara, California. (Am.
Complaint at 2; CBr. at 5; SFF 14 (undisputed).) 02 Micro Inc. "designs, develops, tests, sells
and supports" CCFL inverter controllers for 02 Micro inverter circuit designs and other products.
(Am. Complaint at 2-3; CBr. at 5.)
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