Intellectual Property Infringement
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Video-Capable Electronic Devices, Including Smart Televisions, Monitors, and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain video-capable electronic devices, including smart televisions, monitors, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of institution of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of InterDigital, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware and InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings SAS of Paris, France on February 26, 2026, and supplemented on March 13, 2026. 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 video-capable electronic devices, including smart televisions, monitors, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the 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:
- TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. Guangdong, China
- TCL Technology Group Corp., Guangdong, China
- TCL Electronics Holdings Limited, Hong Kong
- Shenzhen TCL New Technology Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
- TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Company Limited, Huizhou, China
- TCL Overseas Marketing Limited, Hong Kong
- TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Company Limited, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
- TCL Smart Screen Technology HK, Hong Kong
- TCL Moka International Ltd., Hong Kong
- TTE Technology, Inc., Irvine, California
- Hisense Co., Ltd., Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
- Hisense USA Corporation, Suwanee, Georgia
- Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Corporation, Suwanee, Georgia
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1495), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Topcon Solar Cells, Modules, Panels, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components thereof, and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of institution of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of First Solar, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona on February 24 2026. The Complaint was supplemented on March 10, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States of certain TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components thereof, and products containing same infringe certain claims of the patent 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:
- AXITEC, LLC, Radnor, Pennsylvania
- AXITEC Energy GmbH & Co. KG, Böblingen, Germany
- Axitec Solar, LLC, Newark, Delaware,
- Canadian Solar Inc., Ontario, Canada
- CSI Solar Co., Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
- Canadian Solar (USA) Inc., Walnut Creek, California
- Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Chon Buri, Thailand
- Canadian Solar US Module Manufacturing Corporation, Mesquite, Texas
- Canadian Solar International Ltd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
- JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd, Beijing, China
- JA Solar USA, Inc., San Jose, California
- JA Solar AZ, LLC, Phoenix, Arizonia
- JA Solar International, Ltd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
- JA Solar Vietnam Co., Ltd., Township, Bac Giang, Vietnam
- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Province, China
- Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Province, China
- Jinko Solar (Vietnam) Industries Co. Ltd., Quang Ninh, Vietnam
- Jinko Solar Technology Sdn. Bhd., Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Zhejiang Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Province, China
- JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc., Campbell, California
- JinkoSolar (U.S.) Manufacturing Inc., Dover, Delaware
- JinkoSolar (U.S.) Industries Inc., Jacksonville, Florida
- Mundra Solar PV Limited, Gujarat, India
- Mundra Solar Energy Ltd., Gujarat, India
- Adani Green Energy Ltd., Gujarat, India
- Philadelphia Solar LLC, Amman, Jordan
- Philadelphia Solar USA Inc., San Mateo, California
- Hanwha Q CELLS USA Inc., Dalton, Georgia
- Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc., Irvine, California
- Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp., Irvine, California
- Hanwha Solutions Corporation, Seoul, Korea
- Jiangsu Runergy New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, China
- Runergy USA Inc., Pleasanton, California
- Runergy Alabama Inc., Huntsville, Alabama
- Runergy USA Trading LLC, Dover, Delaware
- Runergy PV Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Pluak Daeng, Rayong, Thailand
- Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Xinbei District, Jiangsu Province, China
- Trina Solar (U.S.), Inc., Fremont, California
- Trina Solar Energy Development Co., Ltd., Nguyen Province, Vietnam
- Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Suxi Town, Yiwu, Zhejiang China
- Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd., Suxi Town, Yiwu, Zhejiang China
- T1 Energy, Inc., Austin, Texas
- T1 G1 Dallas Solar Module LLC, Wilmer, Texas
- Vietnam Sunergy Joint Stock Company, Viet Yen Town Bac Giang Province, Vietnam
- VSUN Solar USA Inc., Fremont, California
- Toyo Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
- Toyo Solar Texas, LLC, Humble, Texas
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1494), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain NAND and DRAM Memory Chips
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain NAND and DRAM memory chips. 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 MonolithIC 3D Inc. of Allen, Texas on February 17, 2026. The complaint was supplemented on February 25, 2026, and March 16, 2026. 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 NAND and DRAM memory chips 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:
- KIOXIA Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
- KIOXIA Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
- KIOXIA America, Inc., San Jose, California
- KIOXIA Engineering Corporation, Nagoya, Japan
- KIOXIA Iwate Corporation, Iwate, Japan
- KIOXIA Systems Co., Ltd., Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
- KIOXIA Semiconductor Taiwan Corporation, Taipei City, Taiwan
- SK hynix Inc., Gyeonggi-Do, Korea
- SK hynix America Inc., San Jose, California
- SK hynix Memory Solutions America Inc., San Jose, California
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1492), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Bicycle Trainers and Components Thereof
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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Screen Protectors, Screen Protector Systems, and Components Thereof
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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation Certain Skid-Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Dozers, and Components Thereof
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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof
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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Semiconductor Devices, Computing Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof
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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof
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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Urine Splash Guards and Components Thereof
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.