The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic eyewear products, components thereof, and related charging apparatuses. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by IngenioSpec, LLC of San Jose, CA on October 10, 2024. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain electronic eyewear products, components thereof, and related charging apparatuses containing same that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• ByteDance, Ltd. Beijing, China
• ByteDance Inc., Wilmington, DE
• Qingdao Chuangjian Weilai Technology Co., Ltd., Quindao City, China
• Funnico Inc., San Jose, CA
• PICO Immersive Pte, Ltd., Singapore
• HTC Corporation, Taoyuan, City, Taiwan
• HTC Europe Co Ltd., Berkshire, UK
• HTC Poland SP Z O.O., Warszawa, Poland 
• Meta Platforms, Inc., Menlo Park, CA
• Meta Platforms Technologies, LLC, Menlo Park, CA
• Meta Platforms Technologies Ireland Ltd., Dublin, Ireland
• Meta Platforms Technologies UK Ltd., London, United Kingdom
• Valve Corporation, Bellevue, WA
• Valve GmbH Corporation, Hamburg, Germany

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1423), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain power semiconductors, and mobile devices and computers containing same.  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Arigna Technology Limited of Dublin, Ireland on February 7, 2022.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain power semiconductors, and mobile devices and computers containing same.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.  

The USITC has identified the following as the respondents this investigation:

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. of Suwon, Republic of Korea; 
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, NJ; 
Apple Inc. of Cupertino, CA; 
Google LLC of Mountain View, CA; 
TCL Electronics Holdings Limited of Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong; 
TTE Technology, Inc. of Corona, CA; 
TCT Mobile (US) Inc. of Irvine, CA; 
TCL Communication Limited of Hong Kong Science Park, Hong Kong; 
Lenovo Group Ltd. of Beijing, China; 
Lenovo (United States) Inc. of Morrisville, NC; 
Motorola Mobility LLC of Chicago, IL; 
Microsoft Corporation of Redmond, WA; and 
OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. of Guangdong, China.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1308), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain balanced armature devices, products containing same, and components thereof.  The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Knowles Corporation and Knowles Electronics, LLC, both of Itasca, IL, and Knowles Electronics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, on August 29, 2019.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain balanced armature devices, products containing same, and components thereof that misappropriate trade secrets asserted by the complainants.  The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Liang Li (a/k/a Ryan Li) of Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China;
Shenzhen Bellsing Acoustic Technology Co., Ltd., of Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China;
Suzhou Bellsing Acoustic Technology Co., Ltd., of Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China;
Bellsing Corporation of Lisle, IL;
Dongguan Bellsing Precision Device Co., Ltd., of Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China;
Dongguan Xinyao Electronics Industrial Co., Ltd., d/b/a Fidue Acoustics of Dongguan, Guangdong, China;
Soundlink Co., Ltd. of Suzhou, China;
Magnatone Hearing Aid Corporation d/b/a Persona Medical and InEarz Audio of Casselberry, FL;
Jerry Harvey Audio LLC of Orlando, FL;
Magic Dynamics, LLC, d/b/a Magic Ear of Clearwater, FL;
Campfire Audio, LLC, of Portland, OR; and
Clear Tune Monitors, Inc., of Orlando, FL.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1186), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain toner cartridges, components thereof, and systems containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Brother Industries, Ltd., of Aichi-ken, Japan; Brother International Corporation (U.S.A.) of Bridgewater, NJ; and Brother Industries (U.S.A.), Inc., of Bartlett, TN, on August 19, 2019. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain toner cartridges, components thereof, and systems containing same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

• AMI Brothers, Inc., of San Bruno, CA;
• An An Beauty Limited of Kowloon, Hong Kong;
• Aster Graphics, Inc., of Riverside, CA;
• Aztech Enterprises Limited of Kowloon, Hong Kong;
• Billiontree Technology USA Inc. of City of Industry, CA;
• Carlos Imaging Supplies, Inc., of Hacienda Heights, CA;
• Cartridge Evolution, Inc., of Brooklyn, NY;
• Do it Wiser, LLC, of Wilmington, DE;
• Eco Imaging Inc. of Irvine, CA;
• Ecoolsmart Co. of Rowland Heights, CA;
• EPrinter Solution LLC of Pomona, CA;
• E-Z Ink Inc. of Brooklyn, NY;
• Globest Trading Inc. of Ontario, CA;
• Greencycle Tech, Inc., of South El Monte, CA;
• Hongkong Boze Co., Ltd., of Kowloon, Hong Kong;
• I8 International, Inc., of City of Industry, CA;
• IFree E-Commerce Co. of Kowloon, Hong Kong;
• Ikong E-Commerce of Walnut, CA;
• Intercon International Corp of Brea, CA;
• IPrint Enterprise Limited of Kowloon, Hong Kong;
• LD Products, Inc., of Kowloon, Hong Kong;
• Linkyo Corp. of La Puente, CA;
• Mangoket LLC of Alhambra, CA;
• New Era Image LLC of Corona, CA;
• OW Supplies Corp. of Corona, CA;
• Solong E-Commerce Co., LLC, of Wan Chai, Hong Kong;
• Smartjet E-Commerce Co., LLC, of Wan Chai, Hong Kong;
• Super Warehouse Inc. of Blaine, WA;
• Theresa Meng of Brooklyn, NY;
• Triple Best LLC of San Diego, CA;
• V4ink, Inc., of Diamond Bar, CA; and
• Zhuhai Xiaohui E-Commerce Co., Ltd., of Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, China.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1174), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain bone cements and bone cement accessories. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Zimmer, Inc., and Zimmer US, Inc., both of Warsaw, IN, on August 19, 2019. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 based upon the importation into the United States and the sale of certain bone cements and bone cement accessories by reason of the misappropriation of trade secrets, false advertising, and tortious interference, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following as respondents in this investigation:

Heraeus Medical GmbH of Wehrheim, Germany; and

Heraeus Medical LLC of Yardley, PA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1175), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to institute an investigation of certain backpack chairs.  The products at issue in the investigation are portable chairs that are capable of being folded into the form of a backpack for transport.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Rio Brands, LLC, of West Conshohocken, PA, on June 8, 2017.  The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain backpack chairs that infringe a patent asserted by the complainant.  The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order.

The USITC has identified GCI Outdoor Inc. of Higganum, CT, as the respondent in this investigation.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1062), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case.  The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing.  The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time.  Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation.  USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

September 30, 2014
News Release 14-097
Contact: Peg O'Laughlin, 202-205-1819

USITC INTRODUCES 337Info - A NEW WAY TO RESEARCH AND TRACK SECTION 337 INVESTIGATIONS

337Info Unites Multiple Data Sources, Provides Fast and Easy Access to Information

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) today launched a new web-based tool that will help users find information about and track unfair import investigations brought under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (section 337 investigations).

337Info is an information retrieval system that contains data about USITC section 337 investigations, including:

• the unfair act(s) alleged (patent, trademark, or copyright infringement; misappropriation of trade secrets; etc.)


• the parties involved (current and historical)


• the Administrative Law Judge(s) (ALJ(s)) and USITC staff assigned (current and historical)


• the product(s) involved


• current investigation status and key dates (hearing dates, target dates, etc.)


• key dates in the procedural history (e.g., date of institution)


• disposition of the investigation as a whole and by respondent


• remedial order(s) issued


• any appeals and/or ancillary proceedings

337Info brings together information that was previously spread across the USITC website and presents it in a single, user-friendly, easy-to-navigate interface. It features a robust search capability that enables users to identify investigations of interest; track ongoing investigations, appeals, and ancillary proceedings from filing to disposition; and conduct research with ease.

337Info currently includes information about investigations instituted or otherwise initiated on or after October 1, 2008. These investigations include violation-phase, enforcement, bond forfeiture, and modification proceedings, as well as investigations following a remand from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The data will generally be updated within three business days of a Commission or ALJ action.

337Info is not a document repository. To view official documents filed in USITC investigations, users may use the USITC Electronic Document Information System (EDIS).

337Info will not replace current procedures related to the release of information on target dates. ALJ initial determinations will continue to be posted in the Press Room section of the USITC website on the date of release. Commission decisions on whether to review ALJ initialdeterminations and Commission final determinations will continue to be posted in the Federal Register section of the USITC website at 5 p.m. on the date of release.

Users are encouraged to visit the 337Info site and explore its features. An online tutorial and Frequently Asked Questions document will help users become familiar with the system and how to use it. The USITC also anticipates offering limited training sessions in the near future. Information will be announced when such sessions are scheduled.

The USITC, an independent, quasi-judicial federal agency, adjudicates complaints brought under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. Section 337 declares the infringement of certain statutory intellectual property rights and other forms of unfair competition in import trade to be unlawful practices. Most section 337 investigations involve allegations of patent or registered trademark infringement. Other forms of unfair competition, such as misappropriation of trade secrets, trade dress infringement, passing off, false advertising, and false designation of origin, may also be asserted.

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