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ITC Section 337 Investigations

Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. § 1337) lets the U.S. International Trade Commission exclude imported articles that infringe a U.S. patent when a domestic industry relating to the patent exists or is being established. These posts cover new complaints, notices of investigation and Commission determinations.

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  1. ITC · Oct. 27, 2026Certain Wearable Activity and Health Monitoring Devices and Systems Containing Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-3937 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by UnaliWear, Inc., supplements its September 18, 2026 complaint concerning the '193 Patent by adding assignment exhibits, priority application prosecution histories, corrected counterpart information, a…
  2. ITC · Oct. 26, 2026Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1514The Commission determined not to review ALJ Order No. 15, an initial determination granting Ergobaby's motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation in Inv. No. 337-TA-1514, and added Xiamen Danke Health Technology Co., Ltd.…
  3. ITC · Oct. 16, 2026Certain Storage Containers and Toolboxes, Organizers, Component Boxes, Coolers, and Accessories Used Therewith; Inv. No. 337-TA-1409 (Violation)The Commission found a section 337 violation by Klein Tools as to the '026 and '952 patents, affirming the FID in part, and determined to issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. It has not reached a final…
  4. ITC · Oct. 13, 2026Certain Extrusion-Coated Magnet Wire; Inv. No. 337-TA-3940 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by Essex Solutions Inc. and Essex Solutions USA LLC in Investigation 337-TA-3940 concerning certain extrusion-coated magnet wire, adds name-change language to paragraphs 30 and 36, replaces paragraph 59,…
  5. ITC · Oct. 12, 2026Certain Foundry Coke; Inv. No. 337-TA-1512 (Violation)This amended complaint, filed by SunCoke Technology and Development LLC and Jewell Coke Company L.P., asks the Commission to investigate imports of foundry coke from seven proposed respondents (five Czech-group entities and two Italiana…
  6. ITC · Oct. 9, 2026Certain Vertical Power Delivery Systems, Components Thereof, and Computing Systems Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1526The USITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1526 on October 9, 2026, based on Vicor Corporation's complaint, as supplemented, alleging Section 337 violations through infringement of claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,903,734. The accused…
  7. ITC · Oct. 9, 2026Certain Ink Cartridges and Components Thereof I; Inv. No. 337-TA-1451 (Violation)The Commission affirmed, with modified reasoning and supplemental findings, the ID's summary determination of a section 337 violation by the defaulting respondents for infringement of the asserted claims of the '347, '508, '037, '150 and…
  8. ITC · Oct. 8, 2026Certain Spectral Flow Cytometry Systems and Components ThereofCytek Biosciences, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint on October 8, 2026 against Beckman Coulter, Inc. and Beckman Coulter Biotechnology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. over certain spectral flow cytometry systems and components thereof, seeking a…
  9. ITC · Oct. 6, 2026Certain Mobile Electronic Devices and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1525The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1525 based on a complaint by trinamiX Sensing LLC and trinamiX GmbH against Apple Inc. The investigation targets iPhones and iPads and related components, including processors and…
  10. ITC · Sept. 30, 2026Certain Vehicle Space Guards; Inv. No. 337-TA-1509 (Violation)The ALJ granted summary determination of no violation of section 337 because the Drop Stop product does not infringe any asserted claim of the '314 patent, the only patent in the investigation. He construed the term 'a contoured vehicle…
  11. ITC · Sept. 30, 2026Certain Display Devices, Streaming Players, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1496 (Violation)This amended complaint by InnoTV Labs, LLC asks the Commission to find a Section 337 violation by Hisense and Roku entities over six asserted patents (the '918, '066, '863, RE50,251, '306 and '636 patents), accusing smart TVs, LED TVs,…
  12. ITC · Sept. 29, 2026Certain Extrusion-Coated Magnet WireEssex Solutions Inc. and Essex Solutions USA LLC filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain extrusion-coated magnet wire imported, sold for importation, or sold after importation by Wellascent Electronic (Ganzhou) Co., Ltd. and…
  13. ITC · Sept. 29, 2026Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1514 (Violation)This amended complaint, filed under Order No. 15 granting leave to amend, has The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. (Ergobaby) accusing twelve respondents of importing and selling adjustable child carriers that infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 10,426,275…
  14. ITC · Sept. 28, 2026Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (IV)Netlist, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patents. Netlist…
  15. ITC · Sept. 25, 2026Certain Boiler Protection for Absorption Refrigeration Systems and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1453 (Violation)The Commission found a violation of section 337 as to claims 1, 4, 6, and 10 of U.S. Patent No. 8,056,360, affirming the summary determination on a modified economic-prong rationale. It issued a general exclusion order and cease and…
  16. ITC · Sept. 23, 2026Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (III); Inv. No. 337-TA-1523The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1523 based on Netlist, Inc.'s complaint alleging Section 337 violations through importation and sale of certain DDR5 DRAM DIMM devices, products containing them, and components thereof. Named…
  17. ITC · Sept. 23, 2026Certain Wearable Breast Pumps, Associated Milk Storage Containers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1522 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by Willow Innovations, Inc. and Willow Blossom HoldCo Ltd., modifies a single paragraph (paragraph 167) of the Section 337 complaint originally filed August 20, 2026, and adds new Exhibit 88, a proposed…
  18. ITC · Sept. 23, 2026Certain Powered Rocker-Recliner and Glider-Recliner Mechanisms and Seating Units Containing Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1524The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1524 based on a complaint by Ultra-Mek, Incorporated, Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, and L&P Property Management Company alleging infringement of four patents by imported powered rocker-recliner…
  19. ITC · Sept. 22, 2026Certain Wearable Breast Pumps, Associated Milk Storage Containers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1522The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1522 based on a complaint by Willow Innovations, Inc. and Willow Blossom HoldCo Ltd. alleging infringement of utility and design patents by imported wearable breast pumps, associated milk…
  20. ITC · Sept. 21, 2026Certain Wearable Activity and Health Monitoring Devices and Systems Containing SameUnaliWear, Inc. filed a pre-institution Section 337 complaint targeting certain wearable activity and health monitoring devices and systems imported or sold by Samsung, Google, and Garmin entities. The Federal Register notice does not…
  21. ITC · Sept. 17, 2026Certain Semiconductor Devices, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1500 (Violation)This amended complaint, filed under Order No. 8, has GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc. asking the Commission to find a Section 337 violation by Tower Semiconductor Ltd. and seven affiliated entities. It asserts six patents (the '235, '983, '425,…
  22. ITC · Sept. 17, 2026Certain Mobile Electronic Devices and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-3934 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by trinamiX Sensing LLC and trinamiX GmbH, replaces Paragraph 5 of their September 3, 2026 complaint to identify exemplary accused components of Respondent's iPhones and iPads, adds Appendices G-K…
  23. ITC · Sept. 16, 2026Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio Technologies; Inv. No. 337-TA-1521The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1521 based on BoomCloud 360 Inc.'s complaint alleging that Apple, Samsung, and Google import or sell electronic devices with audio technologies that infringe claims of U.S. Patent Nos.…
  24. ITC · Sept. 14, 2026Certain Pre-Stretched Synthetic Braiding Hair and Packaging Therefor II; Inv. No. 337-TA-1457 (Violation)The Commission found no violation of section 337 as to all four asserted patents (the '026, '301, '478 and '616 patents) and terminated the investigation. No exclusion order issued.
  25. ITC · Sept. 10, 2026Certain Powered Rocker-Recliner and Glider-Recliner Mechanisms and Seating Units Containing Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1524 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, a redline incorporating a second supplement, restates the Section 337 complaint of Ultra-Mek, Inc., Leggett & Platt, Inc., and L&P Property Management Company against Living Style, the Henglin Respondents, and…
  26. ITC · Sept. 10, 2026Certain Wearable Devices; Inv. No. 337-TA-1478 (Violation)This supplemental filing by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. supplements its Verified First Amended Complaint by substituting certified copies of U.S. Patent No. 10,978,789 (Exhibit 1) and its…
  27. ITC · Sept. 10, 2026Certain Vertical Power Delivery Systems, Components Thereof, and Computing Systems Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-3936 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by Vicor Corporation, supplements two paragraphs of its original Section 337 complaint: it adds a newly signed license of the '734 Patent to Complaint paragraph 61 and lists related Texas district court…
  28. ITC · Sept. 9, 2026Certain Vertical Power Delivery Systems, Components Thereof, and Computing Systems Containing the SameVicor Corporation filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain vertical power delivery systems, components thereof, and computing systems containing the same. The Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patents, and…
  29. ITC · Sept. 9, 2026Certain Powered Rocker-Recliner and Glider-Recliner Mechanisms and Seating Units Containing Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1524 (Violation)This supplemental complaint (titled First Public Supplement to Complaint) is filed by Ultra-Mek, Inc., Leggett & Platt, Inc. and L&P Property Management Company against Living Style, Henglin and Carya Smart entities. It alleges that…
  30. ITC · Sept. 9, 2026Certain Ink Cartridges and Components Thereof II; Inv. No. 337-TA-1452 (Violation)The Commission affirmed, with modified analysis, the ALJ's summary determination that Epson satisfied the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement, and so affirmed a section 337 violation as to claims 1 and 7 of the '172, '934,…
  31. ITC · Sept. 4, 2026Certain Mobile Electronic Devices and Components ThereoftrinamiX Sensing LLC and trinamiX GmbH filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain mobile electronic devices and components thereof imported or sold by Apple Inc.; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patents.…
  32. ITC · Aug. 31, 2026Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio Technologies; Inv. No. 337-TA-1521 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by BoomCloud 360 Inc., supplements its August 14, 2026 Section 337 complaint on certain electronic devices with audio technologies by adding counsel, prosecution history appendices, foreign counterpart…
  33. ITC · Aug. 28, 2026Certain Mobile Devices with Hardware and Software for Exchanging Electronic Content; Inv. No. 337-TA-1520The Commission instituted a Section 337 investigation based on GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch's complaint against Apple Inc. concerning alleged infringement of claims 1-3 and 13-17 of U.S. Patent No. 12,022,369. The accused…
  34. ITC · Aug. 26, 2026Certain Polyvinylidene Fluoride Resins; Inv. No. 337-TA-1439 (Violation)The ALJ found a violation of Section 337 as to U.S. Patent No. 8,337,725, concluding that claims 1, 3, 6, 8, and 9 are infringed, that Respondents did not prove invalidity, and that a domestic industry is in the process of being…
  35. ITC · Aug. 25, 2026Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (III); Inv. No. 337-TA-1523 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by Netlist, Inc. in Inv. No. 337-TA-1523, revises the accused product definition to DDR5 generation DIMM DRAM devices and products containing them, adds domestic industry subheadings, and discloses…
  36. ITC · Aug. 25, 2026Certain Systems, Devices, Software, Compositions, Chemicals, and Laboratory Supplies for Studying Proteins; Inv. No. 337-TA-1508 (Violation)This supplemental complaint filing in Inv. No. 337-TA-1508, brought by Seer, Inc. and The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., consists only of appendix exhibits: a protein corona patent specification and USPTO records for U.S. Patent No.…
  37. ITC · Aug. 25, 2026Certain Melanoma Predictive and Prognostic Tests and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1519The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1519 based on Castle Biosciences, Inc.'s complaint alleging Section 337 violations through false and misleading advertising involving imported melanoma predictive and prognostic CP-GEP…
  38. ITC · Aug. 24, 2026Certain Powered Rocker-Recliner and Glider-Recliner Mechanisms and Seating Units Containing SameUltra-Mek, Incorporated, Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, and L&P Property Management Company filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imported powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units containing those…
  39. ITC · Aug. 21, 2026Certain Powered Rocker-Recliner and Glider-Recliner Mechanisms and Seating Units Containing Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1524 (Violation)This is a transmittal letter filing the appendices (prosecution histories) to the verified complaint in which Ultra-Mek, Leggett & Platt and L&P Property Management Company ask the ITC to institute a Section 337 investigation of powered…
  40. ITC · Aug. 20, 2026Certain Secondary Cylindrical Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1518The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1518 based on a complaint by LG Energy Solution Ltd. and LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. against EVE Energy, Bosch, Koki Holdings, and Chervon entities. The investigation concerns secondary…
  41. ITC · Aug. 20, 2026Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof II; Inv. No. 337-TA-1460 (Violation)The Commission vacated the ALJ's construction of "nicotine concentration" and the resulting grant of summary determination of invalidity and no violation, and remanded to the ALJ for further proceedings. No violation finding was made on…
  42. ITC · Aug. 20, 2026Certain Wearable Breast Pumps, Associated Milk Storage Containers, and Components ThereofWillow Innovations, Inc. and Willow Blossom HoldCo Ltd. filed a pre-institution Section 337 complaint targeting imported wearable breast pumps, associated milk storage containers, and components thereof. The Federal Register notice does…
  43. ITC · Aug. 20, 2026Certain Secondary Cylindrical Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1518 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, titled a second public supplement, is filed by LG Energy Solution Ltd. and LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. in Inv. No. 337-TA-1518 to replace non-certified patent assignment records for U.S. Patent No.…
  44. ITC · Aug. 19, 2026Certain Wearable Breast Pumps, Associated Milk Storage Containers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1522 (Violation)Willow Innovations, Inc. and Willow Blossom HoldCo Ltd. file a Section 337 complaint against twelve proposed respondents, mostly Chinese and other foreign companies plus several U.S. entities, alleging that imported Momcozy and Eufy…
  45. ITC · Aug. 18, 2026Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio TechnologiesBoomCloud 360 Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imported electronic devices with certain audio technologies sold by Apple, Samsung, and Google; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patent numbers.…
  46. ITC · Aug. 18, 2026Certain Glass Substrates for Liquid Crystal Displays, Products Containing the Same, and Methods for Manufacturing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1433 (Violation)The ALJ recommends remedy after the Final ID found a section 337 violation by all remaining Respondents through misappropriation of trade secrets (TS 15.1, 16.1, 17.1, 22.1, 24.1, 30.1, 35.1, 35.2, 41.1, 51 and 68). She recommends a…
  47. ITC · Aug. 17, 2026Certain Glass Substrates for Liquid Crystal Displays, Products Containing the Same, and Methods for Manufacturing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1433 (Violation)The ALJ found a violation of section 337(a)(1)(A) based on trade secret misappropriation. The evidence showed misappropriation by Caihong of Design Trade Secrets TS 15.1, 16.1, 17.1, 22.1, 24.1, 30.1, 35.1, 35.2, 41.1 and 51, and of…
  48. ITC · Aug. 17, 2026Certain Transformers and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1517The Commission instituted a Section 337 investigation based on Ayr Energy, Inc.’s complaint against Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Private Limited, Zetwerk Manufacturing USA Inc., KRYFS Power Components Ltd., and Unimacts Global, LLC.…
  49. ITC · Aug. 14, 2026Certain Mobile Devices with Hardware and Software for Exchanging Electronic Content; Inv. No. 337-TA-1520 (Violation)This amended complaint, filed by GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch against Apple Inc., asks the Commission to investigate importation of iPhones and Apple Watches with the NameDrop feature that allegedly infringe U.S. Patent No.…
  50. ITC · Aug. 14, 2026Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio Technologies; Inv. No. 337-TA-1521 (Violation)BoomCloud 360 Inc. files a Section 337 complaint against Apple, Samsung (Electronics Co., Ltd. and Electronics America, Inc.) and Google LLC, alleging that their imported smartphones, tablets and other devices with audio features infringe…
  51. ITC · Aug. 13, 2026Certain Glass Substrates for Liquid Crystal Displays, Products Containing the Same, and Methods for Manufacturing the Same II; Inv. No. 337-TA-1441 (Violation)The Commission found a violation of section 337 by Caihong, CHOT, CSOT and TCL as to claims 3, 6, 8 and 12 of the '491 patent and claims 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9 of the '498 patent. It issued a limited exclusion order covering the 615 Accused…
  52. ITC · Aug. 13, 2026Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (III)Netlist, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain DRAM devices, products containing them, and components thereof; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patent numbers. Netlist seeks a limited exclusion…
  53. ITC · Aug. 12, 2026Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Inv. No. 337-TA-1516The Commission instituted a Section 337 investigation based on Maxell, Ltd.'s complaint alleging that Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. import and sell Samsung-branded smartphones and tablets that…
  54. Fed. Cir. · Aug. 11, 2026Lenovo (United States) Inc. v. International Trade CommissionThe Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal by agreement of the parties under Rule 42(b). Each side will bear its own costs.
  55. ITC · Aug. 5, 2026Certain Secondary Cylindrical Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1518 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed at OUII's request, makes limited corrective changes to LG Energy Solution Ltd. and LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc.'s July 21, 2026 Section 337 complaint over secondary cylindrical batteries, including a…
  56. ITC · Aug. 3, 2026Certain Nanolaminate Alloy Coated Metal Parts and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1431 (Violation)The Commission reviewed the final ID in its entirety and found no violation of section 337 because Modumetal failed to prove infringement of the asserted claims of the '419 and '613 patents. The investigation was terminated and no…
  57. ITC · July 31, 2026Certain Energy Drinks and Labeling and Packaging Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1502 (Violation)This supplemental complaint filing by Monster Energy Company in Inv. No. 337-TA-1502 (Certain Energy Drinks and Labeling and Packaging Thereof) supplies a certified USPTO file history for trademark Reg. No. 3,434,821, the claw-shaped…
  58. ITC · July 30, 2026Certain Photovoltaic Trunk Bus Cable Assemblies and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1438 (Violation)The Commission affirmed, with modified reasoning, the finding that Shoals satisfied the economic prong of the domestic industry requirement, and found that the Voltage respondents violated section 337 as to claims 1, 8, 12, and 20 of the…
  59. ITC · July 30, 2026Certain Anode Materials for Use in Battery Cells and Batteries; Inv. No. 337-TA-1513 (Violation)This supplemental filing, made by Sila Nanotechnologies and Georgia Tech Research Corporation in Inv. No. 337-TA-1513, adds certified assignment copies and re-examination prosecution histories to the complaint filed June 18, 2026, and…
  60. ITC · July 28, 2026Certain Mobile Devices with Hardware and Software for Exchanging Electronic Content and Components ThereofGG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch filed a Section 337 complaint targeting Apple Inc. over certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content and components thereof. The Federal Register notice does not…
  61. ITC · July 24, 2026Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Inv. No. 337-TA-1516 (Violation)This amended complaint, filed by Maxell, Ltd. under 19 C.F.R. § 210.14(a), makes minor corrections to its July 10, 2026 Section 337 complaint concerning certain mobile electronic devices, adding Exhibit 50, purchase references, exhibit…
  62. Fed. Cir. · July 23, 2026CARTESSA AESTHETICS, LLC v. ITCThe Federal Circuit held that the appeals were moot because the asserted patent had expired and the ITC can provide only prospective relief. Potential indirect effects of the ITC determination in PTO proceedings did not preserve a live…
  63. ITC · July 22, 2026Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1514The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1514 based on The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc.’s complaint alleging Section 337 violations through imported adjustable child carriers and components. The investigation names multiple U.S., Chinese,…
  64. ITC · July 22, 2026Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof II; Inv. No. 337-TA-1515The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1515 based on Serendia, LLC's complaint alleging Section 337 violations through infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 9,320,536, 9,775,774, 10,869,812, and 12,220,549. The accused products are…
  65. ITC · July 21, 2026Certain Secondary Cylindrical Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1518 (Violation)LG Energy Solution Ltd. and LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. file a Section 337 complaint against EVE, Bosch, Koki and Chervon entities, alleging that imported secondary cylindrical batteries, components and products containing them…
  66. ITC · July 17, 2026Certain Transformers and Components ThereofAyr Energy, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain transformers and components thereof imported or sold by Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Private Limited, Zetwerk Manufacturing USA Inc., KRYFS Power Components Ltd., and…
  67. ITC · July 17, 2026Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Inv. No. 337-TA-1432 (Violation)The ALJ found a § 337 violation only as to U.S. Patent No. 11,490,004, concluding that Samsung infringed claims 1 and 10, Maxell proved technical and economic domestic industry, and Samsung failed to prove invalidity. No violation was…
  68. ITC · July 16, 2026Certain Crafting Machines and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1426 (Violation)The Commission affirmed, as supplemented, the finding that Cricut established the economic prong of the domestic industry for the D563 patent and found a violation of section 337 as to that patent. It issued a general exclusion order for…
  69. ITC · July 16, 2026Certain Foundry Coke; Inv. No. 337-TA-1512The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1512 based on a complaint by SunCoke Technology and Development LLC and Jewell Coke Company L.P. alleging Section 337 violations through importation and post-importation sale of certain…
  70. ITC · July 15, 2026Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (II); Inv. No. 337-TA-1511The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1511 based on Netlist, Inc.'s complaint alleging Section 337 violations through importation and sale of DRAM devices, products containing them, and components thereof that allegedly…
  71. ITC · July 14, 2026Certain Convertible Child Highchairs; Inv. No. 337-TA-1510The USITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1510 based on Kids2, LLC's complaint alleging Section 337 violations through infringement of five patents covering convertible child highchairs. The investigation targets Graco, Newell…
  72. ITC · July 14, 2026Certain TOPCon Solar Cells, Modules, Panels, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1494 (Violation)This supplemental complaint submission replaces Exhibit No. 4 with a USPTO-certified recorded Patent Security Agreement concerning U.S. Patent No. 9,130,074, apparently to support First Solar, Inc.’s standing/ownership record in the…
  73. ITC · July 13, 2026Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof II; Inv. No. 337-TA-1515 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by Serendia, LLC in Inv. No. 337-TA-1515, replaces four sections of the original complaint (V.A.3, V.B.3, V.C.3, V.D.3) that list foreign and domestic counterparts to the '536, '774, '812 and '549 Patents.
  74. ITC · July 13, 2026Certain Smart Wearable Devices, Systems, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1468 (Violation)This supplement to the verified first amended complaint, filed by Ouraring Inc. (Oura) in Inv. No. 337-TA-1468, substitutes certified exhibits for the non-certified versions originally filed: a certified copy of U.S. Patent No. 12,222,759…
  75. ITC · July 10, 2026Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Inv. No. 337-TA-3922 (Violation)Maxell, Ltd. filed a Section 337 complaint against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., alleging that Samsung smartphones and tablets infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 10,812,646; 12,513,408; 12,061,760;…
  76. ITC · July 10, 2026Certain Balloon Dilation Devices, Systems, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1449 (Violation)ALJ Hines found a violation of section 337 as to all three asserted patents (the 878, 472 and 847 patents). She found asserted claims 1, 14, 20, 22 and 23 of the 878 patent, claim 1 of the 472 patent and claims 1 and 11 of the 847 patent…
  77. ITC · July 10, 2026Certain Melanoma Predictive and Prognostic Tests and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-3921 (Violation)Castle Biosciences filed a non-patent Section 337 complaint against SkylineDx Holding B.V., SkylineDx USA, Qiagen GmbH, and Qiagen LLC alleging Lanham Act false advertising and unfair competition involving SkylineDx’s imported Merlin…
  78. ITC · July 7, 2026Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1514 (Violation)This supplemental filing by complainant The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. amends its June 18, 2026 Section 337 complaint on adjustable child carriers, correcting respondent addresses and names and adding clarifying paragraphs and exhibits at…
  79. ITC · July 6, 2026Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof II; Inv. No. 337-TA-1515 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by Serendia, LLC in Inv. No. 337-TA-1515, supplements the original complaint by replacing the respondent-description paragraphs for InMode and BTL entities, restating the accused product category as RF…
  80. ITC · July 1, 2026Certain Vehicle Space Guards; Inv. No. 337-TA-1509The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1509 based on allegations that imported vehicle space guards infringe claims 1-4, 6, 8-12, 14-16, and 18-19 of U.S. Patent No. 7,527,314. The investigation names complainant Jonathan…
  81. ITC · July 1, 2026Certain Flash-Spun Nonwoven Materials and Products Containing Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1424 (Violation)The ALJ found a violation of section 337 based on trade secret misappropriation by the Kingwills respondents, conversion, and trademark infringement by defaulting downstream respondents. Trade Secrets 15, 18, 19 and 22 were held…
  82. Fed. Cir. · July 1, 2026BLUE AIR FSE LLC v. ITCThe Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b) based on the parties’ agreement. Each side will bear its own costs.
  83. Fed. Cir. · July 1, 2026RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc. v. ITCThe Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b) based on the parties’ agreement. Each side will bear its own costs.
  84. ITC · July 1, 2026Certain Foundry Coke; Inv. No. 337-TA-1512 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by SunCoke Technology and Development LLC and Jewell Coke Company L.P. in Investigation 337-TA-1512 (Certain Foundry Coke), makes a single correction: it substitutes the name "MTX Group a.s." for "MTX…
  85. ITC · June 30, 2026Certain Convertible Child Highchairs; Inv. No. 337-TA-1510 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by Kids2, LLC in Inv. No. 337-TA-1510 on convertible child highchairs, makes corrections to the Public Interest Statement and the Complaint, including counsel information, exhibit numbers, an…
  86. ITC · June 30, 2026Certain Foundry Coke; Inv. No. 337-TA-1512 (Violation)This supplemental complaint makes minor additions to the Section 337 complaint of SunCoke Technology and Development LLC and Jewell Coke Company L.P. concerning certain foundry coke, adding willful-awareness allegations against proposed…
  87. ITC · June 29, 2026Certain Pre-Stretched Synthetic Braiding Hair and Packaging Therefor II; Inv. No. 337-TA-1457 (Violation)The ALJ found no violation of Section 337 as to any of the four asserted patents (the 026, 301, 478 and 616 patents). Infringement was found for claim 1 of the 026 patent, claims 1 and 8 of the 301 patent and claim 11 of the 616 patent,…
  88. ITC · June 29, 2026Certain Systems, Devices, Software, Compositions, Chemicals, and Laboratory Supplies for Studying Proteins; Inv. No. 337-TA-1508The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1508 based on a complaint by Seer, Inc. and The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. against Nanomics Biotechnology Co., Ltd. The investigation concerns automated proteomics workstations…
  89. ITC · June 29, 2026Women's Flats with Colored Outsoles Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1428 (Violation)On review of a summary-determination ID against defaulting respondents, the Commission found a violation of section 337 as to eight asserted design patents and the asserted blue-sole trade dress, holding the economic prong of domestic…
  90. ITC · June 26, 2026Certain Heavy Machinery and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1507The 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…
  91. ITC · June 25, 2026Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (II); Inv. No. 337-TA-1511 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by Netlist, Inc. in Inv. No. 337-TA-1511, supplements the June 16, 2026 complaint on the '537 and '937 patents with certified assignment records, omitted exhibits, redacted public exhibits, and added…
  92. ITC · June 23, 2026Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof IISerendia, LLC filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imported dermatological treatment devices and components thereof, naming InMode and multiple BTL entities as proposed respondents. The Federal Register notice does not identify the…
  93. ITC · June 23, 2026Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1514 (Violation)This supplemental filing by complainant The Ergobaby Carrier, Inc. corrects the service address for respondent Mabe LLC, listed with a P.O. Box on the face of its June 18, 2026 Section 337 complaint on adjustable child carriers and…
  94. ITC · June 22, 2026Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components ThereofThe Ergobaby Carrier, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imports of certain adjustable child carriers and components thereof; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patents. Ergobaby seeks a limited exclusion…
  95. ITC · June 22, 2026Certain Vehicle Space Guards; Inv. No. 337-TA-1509 (Violation)This amended complaint, filed by Jonathan Black Kotyk, supersedes the original and asserts U.S. Patent No. 7,527,314 ("Vehicle Gap Guard") against proposed respondents in Certain Vehicle Space Guards, withdrawing the general exclusion…
  96. ITC · June 18, 2026Certain Anode Materials for Use in Battery Cells and BatteriesSila Nanotechnologies, Inc. and Georgia Tech Research Corporation filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imported anode materials for use in battery cells and batteries; the Federal Register notice provided does not identify the asserted…
  97. ITC · June 18, 2026Certain Glow Fish Tape Systems, Safety Helmet Systems, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1442 (Violation)The ALJ found a violation of section 337 limited to the safety helmet systems and components, based on infringement of U.S. Patent No. 12,268,265 (claims 1-4 of the '265 patent, via direct and induced infringement). The excerpt does not…
  98. ITC · June 17, 2026Certain Vehicle Space Guards; Inv. No. 337-TA-1509 (Violation)This amended complaint is filed by Jonathan Black Kotyk against Drop Stop, LLC, 232 Technologies Inc., The Container Store, Walmart and Sportman's Market (Sporty's), alleging induced infringement of claims of U.S. Patent No. 7,527,314…
  99. ITC · June 17, 2026Certain Pertuzumab Biosimilars, Including Those Made by Certain Methods of Manufacturing, the Active Ingredient Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-3890 (Violation)Genentech, Inc. gives notice under 19 C.F.R. § 210.10(a)(5)(i) that it is withdrawing its February 27, 2026 complaint concerning pertuzumab biosimilars, relying on representations by proposed respondents Biocon Ltd., Biocon Biologics…
  100. ITC · June 16, 2026Certain Foundry CokeSunCoke Technology and Development LLC and Jewell Coke Company L.P. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imports and post-importation sales of certain foundry coke by Czech, German, Polish, and Italian respondents. The Federal Register…
  101. ITC · June 16, 2026Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (II)Netlist, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain DRAM devices, products containing the same, and components thereof, naming Samsung, Google, Super Micro, NVIDIA, and Broadcom entities as proposed respondents. The Federal…
  102. ITC · June 15, 2026Certain Convertible Child HighchairsKids2, LLC filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imported convertible child highchairs sold by Graco/Newell entities and Baby Trend; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patent(s). Kids2 seeks a limited exclusion…
  103. ITC · June 12, 2026Certain Systems, Devices, Software, Compositions, Chemicals, and Laboratory Supplies for Studying Proteins; Inv. No. 337-TA-1508 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by Seer, Inc. and The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in response to an OUII request, replaces paragraphs 151-157 and 159 of the original complaint and adds contact information to the cover page,…
  104. ITC · June 11, 2026Certain Heavy Machinery and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1507 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by Caterpillar Inc., supplements its Section 337 complaint in Certain Heavy Machinery and Components Thereof by adding Exhibit 101 (ImportGenius import record excerpts) and inserting a sentence in…
  105. Fed. Cir. · June 11, 2026In re Ecto World LLCThe Federal Circuit denied mandamus because Ecto World did not show a clear and indisputable right to an order directing the ITC to terminate or stay its ongoing Section 337 investigation. Ecto World did not show that a jurisdictional…
  106. ITC · June 10, 2026Certain NAND and DRAM Memory Chips and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1506The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1506 based on MonolithIC 3D Inc.’s complaint alleging Section 337 violations by KIOXIA and SK hynix entities. The investigation covers 3D NAND memory chips, HBM DRAM memory chips, and…
  107. ITC · June 9, 2026Certain GPU Computing Systems, Data Processing Unit (DPU) Technologies, and Associated Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1505The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1505 based on Xockets, Inc.’s complaint against NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Amazon Web Services, and Annapurna Labs. The investigation concerns rack-scale GPU computing systems with network…
  108. ITC · June 5, 2026Certain Smart Devices; Inv. No. 337-TA-1504The USITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1504 based on Cerence Operating Company’s complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon.com Services, LLC. The investigation concerns alleged infringement of five patents by imported smart…
  109. ITC · June 4, 2026Certain Pickleball Paddles; Inv. No. 337-TA-1503The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1503 based on Sport Squad, Inc. d/b/a JOOLA's complaint alleging Section 337 violations involving imported pickleball paddles that infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 12,465,826 and 12,357,891. The…
  110. ITC · June 2, 2026Certain Energy Drinks and Labeling and Packaging Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1502The USITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1502 based on Monster Energy Company's complaint alleging Section 337 violations through importation and U.S. sale of gray market energy drinks bearing Monster's asserted trademarks. The…
  111. ITC · June 1, 2026Certain Nand and Dram Memory Chips and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1506 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by MonolithIC 3D Inc. in response to an OUII request for additional information, replaces paragraph 24 of the May 11, 2026 verified complaint (DN 3908) to describe the categories of accused products. It…
  112. ITC · June 1, 2026Certain NAND and DRAM Memory Chips and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-3908 (Violation)This supplemental complaint replaces paragraph 24 to clarify that MonolithIC 3D Inc. accuses proposed/unknown respondents of violating Section 337 by importing, selling for importation, and selling after importation certain 3D NAND memory…
  113. ITC · June 1, 2026Certain Vehicle Space Guards; Inv. No. 337-TA-3912 (Violation)Jonathan Black Kotyk filed a Section 337 complaint against Drop Stop, LLC, Walmart, The Container Store, 232 Technologies Inc., and Sporty’s, alleging that imported vehicle space guard products, including the Drop Stop Seat Gap Filler,…
  114. ITC · May 28, 2026Certain Nand and Dram Memory Chips and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1506 (Violation)This supplemental complaint, filed by MonolithIC 3D Inc. in response to an OUII request, replaces paragraphs 24 and 59 of its May 11, 2026 Verified Complaint to identify accused product categories and to show that KIOXIA's accused…
  115. ITC · May 28, 2026Certain Systems, Devices, Software, Compositions, Chemicals, and Laboratory Supplies for Studying Proteins; Inv. No. 337-TA-3911 (Violation)Seer, Inc. and The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint against proposed respondent Nanomics Biotechnology Co., Ltd. alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 11,435,360; 11,630,112; 12,050,222; 12,228,566; and…
  116. ITC · May 28, 2026Certain NAND and DRAM Memory Chips and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-3908 (Violation)MonolithIC 3D Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint against as-yet unidentified/proposed respondents alleging infringement of unspecified asserted patents by imported NAND and DRAM memory chips and products containing them. The accused…
  117. ITC · May 28, 2026Certain Boiler Protection for Absorption Refrigeration Systems and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1453 (Violation)The ALJ granted Complainants' unopposed motion for summary determination and found a violation of section 337 by the four defaulting respondents through importation and sale of RV refrigerator boiler protection products that infringe…
  118. ITC · May 27, 2026Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components ThereofPre-Institution Complaint: DN-337 — Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof. Complainant: Unknown Complainant.
  119. ITC · May 27, 2026Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1501The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1501 based on Promotion in Motion, Inc.'s complaint alleging Section 337 violations through importation and sale of coated fruit snack products containing probiotics. The investigation targets…
  120. ITC · May 26, 2026Certain Semiconductor Devices and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1414 (Violation)The Commission found a violation of section 337 as to claims 4 and 17 of the '481 patent, but no violation as to claims 1-3 and 6, which it held invalid as obvious over Nega in view of Roberts. It issued a limited exclusion order and…
  121. ITC · May 26, 2026Certain Heavy Machinery and Components ThereofPre-Institution Complaint: DN-3910 — Certain Heavy Machinery and Components Thereof. Complainant: Unknown Complainant.
  122. ITC · May 22, 2026Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1491 (Violation)General Motors LLC and GM Global Technology Operations LLC have filed a Section 337 complaint at the USITC against unknown respondents alleging infringement of patents covering certain vehicle parts and components, seeking to block…
  123. ITC · May 22, 2026Certain Nanolaminate Alloy Coated Metal Parts and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1431 (Violation)The ALJ found no violation of Section 337, concluding that Modumetal failed to prove by a preponderance of evidence that Respondents' ToughShield® Plus coated products infringe Asserted Claims 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 of the '419 patent or…
  124. ITC · May 21, 2026Certain Boiler Protection for Absorption Refrigeration Systems and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1453 (Violation)Insufficient information to determine the ALJ's holding, as the decision text provided contains zero characters (empty input beyond the case caption). No claim construction, infringement, or violation findings can be extracted.
  125. ITC · May 21, 2026Certain Energy Drinks and Labeling and Packaging Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-3902 (Violation)Monster Energy Company filed a Section 337 complaint at the USITC against multiple respondents, including Gig Wholesale Corp. and Asialink NZ Limited, alleging trademark infringement arising from the importation and sale of unauthorized…
  126. ITC · May 21, 2026Certain Energy Drinks and Labeling and Packaging Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1502 (Violation)This supplemental complaint filing by Monster Energy Company in Inv. No. 337-TA-1502 (energy drinks and their labeling and packaging) consists only of exhibit material: the prosecution and maintenance file for U.S. Trademark Reg. No.…
  127. Fed. Cir. · May 11, 2026Bissell, Inc. v. ITCThe Federal Circuit affirmed the ITC's final determination in full. Substantial evidence supported the findings of no literal or equivalents infringement by Tineco's redesigned products, the findings that Bissell's domestic industry…
  128. Fed. Cir. · Apr. 23, 2026Centripetal Networks, LLC v. ITCThe Federal Circuit affirmed the ITC's finding of no Section 337 violation as to the '370 Patent, holding that substantial evidence supported the Commission's determination that Centripetal's domestic industry product failed to satisfy…

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