The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain bicycle trainers 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 on behalf of Wahoo Fitness L.L.C. of Atlanta, Georgia on December 3, 2025. A supplement to the complaint was filed on December 17, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain bicycle trainers and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents 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 the following respondent in this investigation: JetBlack Cycling Pty Ltd. of South Windsor, NSW, Australia. 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1475), 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) voted to institute an investigation of certain screen protectors, screen protector systems, 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 on behalf of Superior Communications Inc. of Irwindale, California on December 3, 2025. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain screen protectors, screen protector systems, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the 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:

• Belkin International, Inc., El Segundo, CA
• Belkin Inc., El Segundo, CA

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1474), 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) voted to institute an investigation of certain skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, 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 on behalf of Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. of West Fargo, North Dakota on December 2, 2025. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents 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 the following respondent in this investigation: Caterpillar, Inc. of Irving, CA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1473), 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) voted to institute an investigation of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the 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 Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, on September 30, 2025. The complaint was supplemented on November 20, 2025, December 5, 2025, December 12, and December 16, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. 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:

• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon, Republic of Korea
• Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Plano, Texas
• Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Plano, Texas
• Google LLC, Mountain View, California
• Super Micro Computer, Inc., San Jose, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1472), 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) voted to institute an investigation of certain semiconductor devices, computing products containing the 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 Adeia Semiconductor Bonding Technologies, Inc. of San Jose, California; Adeia Holdings Inc. of San Jose, California; and Adeia, Inc. of San Jose, California, on November 17, 2025. Supplements were filed on November 26, December 4, and December 5, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain semiconductor devices, computing products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Santa Clara, California
• Lenovo Information Products (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
• Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, North Carolina
• Lenovo Group Limited, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong SAR
• Super Micro Computer, Inc., San Jose, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1465), 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 (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vaporizer devices, cartridges used therewith, 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 JUUL Labs, Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, and VMR Products LLC, Washington, District of Columbia, on September 30, 2025. Supplements to the Complaint were filed on November 18 and 25, 2025, and on December 1 and 2, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of vaporizer devices, cartridges used therewith, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• Glas, Inc. of Los Angeles, California
• Glas, LLC of Los Angeles, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1464), 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) voted to institute an investigation of certain urine splash guards 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 For Kids By Parents, Inc. of Potomac, Md., on December 6, 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 urine splash guards and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests 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 respondents in this investigation:

• Shenzhenshi Dijaaotuman Trading Co., Ltd (d/b/a Tigaman), Shenzhen, China
• Junyaxincaiwuzixunyouxiangongsi (d/b/a junyxin), Xiamen City, China
• Hezeyunjiangjixieshebeiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Maomoahouse), Shenzhen, China
• Shenzhenshiranbodianziyouxiangongsi (d/b/a Eurbus), Shenzhen, China
• Hefeiweifengshidaishidaimaoyiyouxiangongsi (d/b/a HealthSTEC), Hefei City, China
• ShenzhenShi Julonghui Trading Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Edermurs), Shenzhen, China
• Shenzhenshi Lishian Keji Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Lishian), Shenzhen, China
• Shenzhenshi Paisi Industrial Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Sunyoka123), Shenzhen, China, 
• Guangzhou Lesenyu Dianzishangwu Youxiangongsi (d/b/a Le Sengyu), Guangzhou, China
• Shenzhen Sibaite Industrial Co., Ltd. (d/b/a SeLucky), Shenzhen City, China

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1430), 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.

Yesterday, December 19, 2024, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain smart televisions. 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 International Semiconductor Group Co., Ltd. of Seoul, Korea, on November 18, 2024 and supplemented on December 6, 2024. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain wireless communication devices and components thereof 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:

• Dell Technologies Inc., Round Rock, TX 
• Dell Products L.P., Round Rock, TX 
• Dell (Chengdu) Co. Ltd., Sichuan, China
• HP, Inc., Palo Alto, CA
• Lenovo Group Limited, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, and
• Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, NC

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1429), 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) voted to institute an investigation of certain women’s flats with colored outsoles 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 Gavrieli Brands LLC of Culver City, California on November 13, 2024.  The complaint was amended on November 20, 2024, and the amended complaint was supplemented by letter on December 2, 2024. The complaint, as amended and supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain women’s flats with colored outsoles thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant and that infringe an asserted trade dress The complainant requests 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 respondents in this investigation:

• Kijera’s OneDrop LLC, New York, NY
• Craze, Essel Park, Philippines
• Pierjeda Information Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
• Shengze Trading Company, Zhangshou City, China
• Guangzhou Shun Cheng Trading Co., Ltd., Guangzhou, China
• Kunming Ouxiang Trading Co., Ltd., Kunming City, China
• Huihui Bianan, Beijing, China
• Bingxin Qingfeng, Zhongshan City, China
• Baiqiuju1983, Zhongshan City, China
• tb249835650, Zhongshan City, China
• Yuyoufang Foreign Trade Store, Zhongshan City, China
• Xu Wenping 123,Zhongshan City, China
• Ynwll, Beijing, China

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1428), 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) voted to institute an investigation of certain injection molding machines, and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint, as amended filed by Husky Injection Molding Systems LTD. of Ontario, Canada and Husky Injection Molding Systems, Inc. of Milton, Vermont on November 12, 2024, and supplemented on December 2, 2024. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain components for injection molding machines, and products containing the same that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and issue cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified NINGBO AO SHENG MOLD CO., LTD., d/b/a AOSIMI of Zhejiang, China as the respondent in this investigation.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1427), 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.

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