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Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission most often involve claims regarding intellectual property rights, including allegations of patent infringement and trademark infringement by imported goods. Both utility and design patents, as well as registered and common law trademarks, may be asserted in these investigations. Other forms of unfair competition involving imported products, such as infringement of registered copyrights, mask works or boat hull designs, misappropriation of trade secrets or trade dress, passing off, and false advertising, may also be asserted. Learn more by visiting our About Section 337 page.

Section 337 Recent Developments

Notice: Certain Smart Thermostat Systems, Smart HVAC Systems, Smart HVAC Control Systems, and Components Thereof [posted 2/26/21]
Notice: Certain Rolled-Edge Rigid Plastic Food Trays , Inv. No. 337-TA-1203 [posted 2/26/21]
Notice: Certain Robotic Floor Cleaning Devices and Components Thereof , Inv. No. 337-TA-1252 [posted 2/25/21]
Notice: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Streaming Players, Televisions, Set Top Boxes, Remote Controllers, and Components Thereof , Inv. No. 337-TA-1200 [posted 2/25/21]
Notice: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Streaming Players, Televisions, Set Top Boxes, Remote Controllers, and Components Thereof , Inv. No. 337-TA-1200 [posted 2/24/21]
Notice: Certain Mobile Electronic Devices and Laptop Computers , Inv. No. 337-TA-1215 [posted 2/24/21]
Notice: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Streaming Players, Televisions, Set Top Boxes, Remote Controllers, and Components Thereof , Inv. No. 337-TA-1200 [posted 2/24/21]
Notice: Certain Polycrystalline Diamond Compacts and Articles Containing Same , Inv. No. 337-TA-1236 [posted 2/24/21]

Recent Section 337 Commission Opinions

Certain Foldable Reusable Drinking Straws and Components Thereof, CommOpInv1183PV: Inv. No. 337-TA-1183 [posted 2/10/21]
Bone Cements and Components Thereof, : Inv. No. 337-TA-1153 [posted 1/25/21]
Movable Barrier Operation Systems and Components Thereof, Inv. 1118 - PV Commission Opinion: Inv. No. 337-TA-1118 [posted 1/12/21]
Motorized Vehicles and Components Thereof (Modification), 729426-1596391: Inv. No. 337-TA-1132 [posted 1/4/21]
Integrated Circuits and Products Containing the Same, 729178-1595818: Inv. No. 337-TA-1148 [posted 12/30/20]

Recent Section 337 Final Initial Determinations

Bone Cements and Bone Cement Accessories, 1175FinalIDPV: Inv. No. 337-TA-1175 [posted 2/23/21]
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Components Thereof, Notice Inv. 1133- 717757: Inv. No. 337-TA-1133 [posted 8/21/20]
Botulinum Toxin Products, Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same and Certain Products Containing Same, 716576-1562208: Inv. No. 337-TA-1145 [posted 8/13/20]
Toner Cartridges, Components Thereof, and Systems Containing Same, 716848-1562677: Inv. No. 337-TA-1174 [posted 8/10/20]
Integrated Circuits and Products Containing the Same, FinalIDInv1148PV: Inv. No. 337-TA-1148 [posted 6/16/20]