The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vehicle parts 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 General Motors LLC and GM Global Technology Operations LLC, both of Detroit, Michigan, on February 5, 2026. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain vehicle parts, components thereof, and vehicles containing same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• AP Auto Parts Industrial Ltd., Taoyuan City, Taiwan
• ANTRC Industrial Corp., Taoyuan City, Taiwan
• Auto Power Co., Ltd., Taoyuan City, Taiwan
• Best Value Auto Body Supply, Melrose Park, Illinois
• CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc., Chicago, Illinois
• CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc., Chicago, Illinois
• DEPO Auto Parts Ind. Co., Ltd., Chang Hua Shien, Taiwan
• Forerunner Automotive Industrial Corp., Taoyuan City, Taiwan
• Gordon Auto Body Parts Co., Ltd., Taoyuan City, Taiwan
• Grand HC Auto Tooling Corp., Taipei City, Taiwan
• Jiangsu Srumto Auto Parts Co., Ltd., Danyang City, China
• Keystone Automotive Industries, Inc., Antioch, Tennessee
• LKQ Corporation, Antioch, Tennessee
• Maxzone Vehicle Lighting Corp., Fontana, California
• Mitchell International, Inc., San Diego, California
• Pro Fortune Industrial Co., Ltd., New Taipei City, Taiwan
• Power Auto Parts Inc., Warren, Michigan
• Quality Collision Parts, Inc., Warren, Michigan
• Tong Yang Industry Co. Ltd. Tainan, Taiwan
• Y.C.C. Parts Mfg. Co., Ltd (Taiwan), Lukang Town, Taiwan

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1491), 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 off-road vehicles 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 Polaris Inc., Polaris Industries Inc., and Polaris Sales Inc., each of Medina, Minnesota, on February 2, 2026. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on February 11, 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 off-road vehicles 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:

• Zhejiang CFMOTO Power Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
• CFMOTO Powersports, Inc., Plymouth, Minnesota

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1490), 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 laptops, routers and gateways, 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 AX Wireless, LLC of Austin, Texas, on February 2, 2026. Supplements to the complaint were filed on February 10, 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 laptops, routers and gateways, 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:

• ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Taipei, Taiwan
• ASUS Computer International, Inc., Fremont, California
• TP-Link Systems Inc., Irvine, California
• D-Link Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan
• D-Link Systems, Inc., Irvine, California
• Ubiquiti Inc., New York, New York

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1489), 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 gyro-stabilized electric unicycles and components thereof 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 filed on behalf of Inventist, Inc. of Camas, Washington, and Alien Technology Group, Inc. d/b/a Alien Rides of San Francisco, California, on January 21, 2026, and amended on February 2 and 17, 2026. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain gyro-stabilized electric unicycles and components thereof and products containing the same that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or alternatively a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• Guangzhou Veteran Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a LeaperKim, Guangzhou, China
• Dong Guan BEGODE Intelligent Technology Ltd. d/b/a BEGODE, Dongguan City, China
• Inmotion Technologies Co., Ltd. d/b/a Inmotion, Shenzhen, China
• Shenzhen King Song Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a Kingsong, Shenzhen, China
• Guangzhou JiDongTai Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. d/b/a Nosfet, Guangzhou, China 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1488), 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 magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) 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 on behalf of Avalanche Technology, Inc. of Fremont, California, on January 28, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on February 5, 2026.  The amended complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) devices, products containing same 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 respondent in this investigation as Everspin Technologies, Inc. of Chandler, Arizona.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1487), 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 medical imaging devices. 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 MolecuLight Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and MolecuLight Corp. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 29, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on January 12, 14, and 20, 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 medical imaging devices that infringe certain claims of the patent 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:

• Kent Imaging Inc. of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Adiuvo Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd. of Chennai, India 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1483), 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 processed slabs and methods for making 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 on behalf of Cambria Company LLC of Belle Plaine, Minnesota, on December 19, 2025. A supplement to the complaint was filed on January 5, 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 processed slabs and methods for making same that infringe certain claims of the 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:

• Surface Warehouse, L.P. d/b/a US Surfaces and d/b/a Vadara Quartz Surfaces, Austin, Texas
• M S International Inc. d/b/a MSI, Orange, California
• Arizona Tile, LLC, Tempe, Arizona
• OHM International Inc., Monroe Twp, New Jersey
• Architectural Surfaces Group LLC, Spicewood, Texas
• Caesarstone Ltd., Kibbutz Sdot-Yam, Israel
• Caesarstone USA, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina
• LX Hausys, Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea
• LX Hausys America, Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia
• Mohawk Industries, Inc., Calhoun, Georgia
• Dal-Tile, LLC, Dallas, Texas

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1482), 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 video-capable electronic devices. 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 InterDigital, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, and InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, on December 15, 2025. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on January 6, 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 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:

• Amazon.com, Inc., Seattle, Washington
• Amazon.com Services, LLC, Seattle, Washington

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1481), 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 wireless communication devices 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 Active Wireless Technologies LLC of Marshall, Texas, on December 16, 2025, which was supplemented by letter on January 5, 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 wireless communication devices 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:

• BLU Products, Inc., Doral, Florida
• Coosea USA Technologies, Inc., San Diego, California 
• DISH Wireless LLC, Englewood, Colorado
• EchoStar Corporation, Englewood, Colorado
• HTC Corporation, New Taipei City 231, Taiwan
• LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea
• OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
• Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., San Diego, California
• TCL Communication Ltd., Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong
• TTE Technology, Inc. d/b/a TCL North America, Irvine, California
• TCL Technology Group Corporation, Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China
• T-Mobile USA, Inc., Bellevue, Washington

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1480), 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 dental burs and kits 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 Huwais IP Holding LLC of Jackson, Michigan, and Versah, LLC of Jackson, Michigan, on December 16, 2025. An amended complaint was filed on January 6, 2026. The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dental burs and kits thereof that infringe patents and trademarks 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 respondents in this investigation:

• Pawn Move of Sialkot, Pakistan
• Raheela Instruments of Dubai Transit, United Arab Emirates
• Ali House of Dental of Sialkot, Pakistan
• Dental68 of Grapevine, Texas
• Mahfooz Instruments of Sialkot, Pakistan
• Medsal International of Sialkot, Pakistan
• Hamsan International d/b/a Hamsan Surgical of Sialkot, Pakistan
• Arck Instruments UK LTD of Gillingham, United Kingdom
• Denshine of Rancho Cucamonga, California
• DentalBTC c/o Mediface Instruments of Sialkot, Pakistan -or- Grapevine, Texas
• iDentalShop of Elk Grove Village, Illinois
• Dyna International of Lahore, Pakistan
• Merit Surgical of Cambridge, Canada
• Skeema Dental Italia of Carpi, Italy
• Orthodonticdental d/b/a Orthodent of WA Perth, Australia
• New Med Instruments of Sialkot, Pakistan

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1479), 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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