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 NJOY, LLC of Richmond, Virgina; Altria Client Services LLC of Richmond, Virgina; and Altria Group Distribution Company of Richmond, Virgina, on September 22, 2025, and supplemented on December 3, 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 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 JUUL Labs, Inc. of Washington, District of Columbia, as the following respondent in this investigation.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1469), 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 smart wearable devices, 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 Ouraring Inc. of San Francisco, California, on November 18, 2025. An amended complaint was filed on December 9, 2025. 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 smart wearable devices, systems, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the 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-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
• Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
• Reebok International Limited, Chesire, United Kingdom
• RILUK IPCO Limited, Chesire, United Kingdom
• The Original Fit Factory Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland
• Truconnect Ltd, Milngavie, Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland
• Reebok International Ltd., LLC, Boston, Massachusetts
• Zepp Health Corporation, Gorinchem, The Netherlands
• Anhui Huami Information Technology Co., Ltd., Hefei City, China
• Zepp Inc. (d/b/a Zepp Health), Milipitas, California
• Zepp North America Inc., Santa Fe Springs, California
• Nexxbase Marketing Pvt. Ltd. (d/b/a Noise and LunaZone), Haryana, India

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1468), 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 low-profile microwave-hood combination products. 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 Whirlpool Corporation of Benton Harbor, Michigan, on November 18, 2025. A supplement to the complaint was filed on December 4, 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 low-profile microwave-hood combination products 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:

• Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, Republic of Korea
• Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
• LG Electronics Inc., Seoul, Republic of Korea
• LG Electronics USA, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
• Midea Group Co., Ltd., Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China
• Midea America Corporation, Parsippany, New Jersey
• Haier Group Corporation, Qingdao, Shandong, China
• Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. d/b/a GE Appliances, Louisville, KY
• Electrolux Professional AB, Stockholm, Sweden
• Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina
• Cosmo Products, LLC, Chino, California
• Meyer Corporation, U.S., Vallejo, California
• Koolmore Supply, Inc., Brooklyn, New York
• THOR International d/b/a THOR Kitchen, Inc., Ontario, California
• Unique Appliances Ltd., Oakville, Ontario, Canada
• CTM Household Appliances Inc., Montreal (Quebec), Canada

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1467), 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 (Commission or 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 Cerence Operating Company of Burlington, Massachusetts, on August 4, 2025, and supplemented on August 25, 2025, September 8, 2025, and September 11, 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 smart televisions 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:

• Sony Group Corporation of Tokyo, Japan
• Sony Corporation of America of New York, New York
• Sony Electronics Inc. of San Diego, California
• TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. of Guangdong, China
• TCL Technology Group Corporation of Guangdong, China
• TCL Electronics Holdings Limited of New Territories, Hong Kong
• Manufacturas Avanzadas, S.A. de C.V. of Chihuahua, Mexico
• Shenzhen TCL New Technology Co., Ltd. of Nanshan, China
• T.C.L. Industries Holdings (H.K.) Limited of New Territories, Hong Kong
• TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Company Limited of Huizhou, China
• TCL Optoelectronics Technology (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. of Huizhou, China
• TCL Overseas Marketing Limited of New Territories, Hong Kong
• TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Company Limited of Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
• TTE Corporation of New Territories, Hong Kong
• TTE Technology, Inc. (d/b/a TCL North America) of Corona, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1461), 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 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 on behalf of JUUL Labs, Inc. of Washington, D.C., on August 8, 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 vaporizer devices, cartridges used therewith, and components thereof that infringe the patent 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:

• NJOY, LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona
• NJOY Holdings, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona
• Altria Group Distribution Company, Richmond, Virginia
• Altria Client Services LLC, Richmond, Virginia
• Altria Group, Inc., Richmond, Virginia

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1460), 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 wearable electroencephalogram devices and 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 Ceribell, Inc. of Sunnyvale, Calif., on July 7, 2025. Letters supplementing the complaint were filed on July 22, 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 wearable electroencephalogram devices and systems 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 as respondents in this investigation:
•    Natus Neurology Incorporated of Middleton, Wis.
•    Excel-Tech Ltd. (“XLTEK”) of Ontario, Canada
•    Natus Medical Incorporated of Middleton, Wis.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1458), 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 pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging therefor. 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 JBS Hair, Inc. of Atlanta, Ga., on July 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 pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair and packaging therefor 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:
•    Amekor Industries, Inc. (d/b/a Vivica A. Fox® Hair Collection), Conshohocken, Pa.
•    Beauty Elements Corporation (d/b/a Bijouz®), Miami Gardens, Fla.
•    Beauty Essence, Inc. (d/b/a Supreme™ Hair US), Moonachie, N.J.
•    Beauty Plus Trading Co., Inc. (d/b/a Janet Collection™), Moonachie, N.J.
•    Chade Fashions, Inc., Niles, Ill.
•    Eve Hair, Inc., Lakewood, Calif.
•    GS Imports, Inc. (d/b/a Golden State Imports, Inc.), Paramount, Calif.
•    Hair Plus Trading Co., Inc. (d/b/a Femi Collection), Suwanee, Ga.
•    Hair Zone, Inc. (d/b/a Sensationnel®), Moonachie, N.J.
•    Mane Concept Inc., Moonachie, N.J.
•    Mayde Beauty Inc., Port Washington, N.Y.
•    Midway International, Inc. (d/b/a BOBBI BOSS), Cerritos, Calif.
•    Model Model Hair Fashion, Inc., Port Washington, N.Y.
•    New Jigu Trading Corp. (d/b/a Harlem 125®), Port Washington, N.Y.
•    Optimum Solution Group LLC (d/b/a Oh Yes Hair), Duluth, Ga.
•    Royal Imex, Inc. (d/b/a Zury® Hollywood), Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
•    SLI Production Corp. (d/b/a It’s a Wig!), Moonachie, N.J.
•    Shake N Go Fashion, Inc., Port Washington, N.Y.
•    Sun Taiyang Co., Ltd. (d/b/a Outre®), Moonachie, N.J.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1457), 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 mobile cellular communications 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 Pantech Corporation of Seoul, Republic of Korea, on July 3, 2025. A supplement was filed on July 30, 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 mobile cellular communications devices 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:
•    HMD America, Inc., Miami, Fla.
•    HMD Global, Espoo, Finland 
•    HMD Global OY, Espoo, Finland
•    Huizhou TCL Mobile Communication Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
•    Lenovo Group Ltd., Beijing, China
•    Lenovo (United States) Inc., Morrisville, N.C.
•    Motorola Mobility LLC, Libertyville, Ill.
•    OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
•    OnePlus USA Corp., Irving, Texas
•    Shenzhen Tinno Mobile Technology Corp., Guangdong, China
•    TCL Communication Ltd., Hong Kong
•    TCL Communication Technology Holdings Ltd., Guangdong, China
•    TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd., Hong Kong
•    TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China 
•    TCL Mobile Communication (HK) Company Ltd., Hong Kong
•    TCL Mobile International Ltd., Hong Kong
•    Tinno USA, Inc., Plano, Texas

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1456), 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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