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August 28, 2026

News Release 26-127

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1520

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Devices with Hardware and Software for Exchanging Electronic Content

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch of Santa Monica, California, on July 28, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on August 14, 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 mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic that infringe certain claims of the 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 the respondent in this investigation as Apple Inc. of Cupertino, California.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1520), 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 USITC. 

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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August 20, 2026

News Release 26-122

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1518

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Secondary Cylindrical Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same

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

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of LG Energy Solution Ltd. of Seoul, Republic of Korea, and LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. of Queen Creek, Arizona, on July 21, 2026. A supplement was filed on August 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 secondary cylindrical batteries, 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 limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • EVE Energy Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China 
  • EVE Energy North America Corporation, Lewis Center, Ohio 
  • EVE Energy US Holding LLC, Lake Forest, California 
  • Robert Bosch GmbH, Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, Germany 
  • Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Mount Prospect, Illinois
  • Koki Holdings Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan 
  • Koki Holdings America Ltd., Braselton, Georgia 
  • Chervon (China) Trading Co., Ltd, Nanjing, China 
  • Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd., Nanjing, China 
  • Chervon North America, Inc., Naperville, Illinois

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1518), 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 USITC. 

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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August 12, 2026

News Release 26-116

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1516

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Mobile Electronic Devices

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain mobile 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 Maxell, Ltd. of Kyoto, Japan, on July 10, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on July 24, 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 mobile electronic devices that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The amended 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., Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
  • Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Ridgefield Park, New Jersey

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1516), 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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July 22, 2026

News Release 26-108

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1515

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof II

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dermatological treatment devices and components thereof II. 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 Serendia, LLC of Los Angeles, California, on June 22, 2026, and supplemented on July 6 and 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 dermatological treatment 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:

  • InMode Ltd., Yokneam, Israel
  • Invasix Inc., Irvine, California
  • BTL Industries, Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts
  • BTL Industries Limited, Stevenage, United Kingdom 
  • BTL Industries JSC, Sofia, Bulgaria
  • BTL Healthcare Technologies A/S, Prague, Czech Republic
  • BTL Enterprise Group A/S, Prague, Czech Republic
  • BTL Medical Technologies S.R.O., Prague, Czech Republic
  • BTL Holding Limited, Limassol, Cyprus 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1515), 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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July 22, 2026

News Release 26-107

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1514

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain adjustable child carriers 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 The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc. of Torrance, California, on June 22, 2026. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 23, 2026, and July 8, 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 adjustable child carriers 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:

  • Mabe, LLC, Shelley, Idaho
  • Quanzhou Baby Nice Infant and Child Products Co., Ltd., Quanzhou City, China
  • Xiamen Funwhale Technology LLC, Xiamen City, China 
  • Xiamen New Baby Products Co., Ltd., Xiamen City, China 
  • Koi Trading Services, Diamond Bar, California
  • Portier USA, LLC, Sheridan, Wyoming
  • Ava + Oliver, LLC, Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Artipoppe B.V., Lexmond, The Netherlands
  • Bugaboo Xiamen Industrial Co. Ltd., Xiamen, China
  • Bugaboo International B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Bugaboo North America, Inc., New York, New York

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1514), 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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July 16, 2026

News Release 26-102

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1512

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Foundry Coke

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain foundry coke. 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 SunCoke Technology and Development LLC of Lisle, Illinois, and Jewell Coke Company L.P. of Lisle, Illinois, on June 15, 2026. Letters supplementing the complaint were filed on July 1, 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 foundry coke that infringes 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:

  • MTX Group, a.s., Prague, Czech Republic
  • OKK Koksovny, a.s., Ostrava-Přívoz, Czech Republic
  • METALIMEX a.s., Prague, Czech Republic
  • METALIMEX Deutschland GmbH, Duisburg, Germany
  • AMEX Coal Sp. z o.o., Sopot, Poland
  • Italiana Coke S.r.l., Genova, Italy
  • Terminal Alti Fondali Savona S.r.l., Savona, Italy

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1512), 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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July 15, 2026

News Release 26-101

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1511

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (II)

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or 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 on behalf of Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, on June 16, 2026. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 24 and 25, 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 dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the 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 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 
  • NVIDIA Corp., Santa Clara, California
  • Broadcom Inc., Palo Alto, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1511), 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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July 14, 2026

News Release 26-099

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1510

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Convertible Child Highchairs

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain convertible child highchairs. 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 Kids2, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia, on June 12, 2026. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on June 30, 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 convertible child highchairs 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:

  • Graco Children’s Products Inc., Atlanta, Georgia 
  • Newell Brands Distribution LLC, Newville, Pennsylvania 
  • Newell Brands Inc., Atlanta, Georgia 
  • Newell Brands Canada ULC, Bolton, Canada
  • Baby Trend, Inc., Fontana, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1510), 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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July 1, 2026

News Release 26-095

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1509

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vehicle Space Guards

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vehicle space guards. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of institution.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Jonathan Black Kotyk of Atlantic Beach, Florida, on June 1, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on June 17, 2026, and a supplement was filed on June 22, 2026. 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 vehicle space guards that infringe certain claims of 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:

  • Drop Stop, LLC, Los Angeles, California
  • The Container Store, Inc., Coppell, Texas
  • Walmart, Inc., Bentonville, Arkansas
  • 232 Technologies Inc., Brooklyn, New York
  • Sportsman’s Market Inc. (Sporty’s), Batavia, Ohio

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1509), 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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June 29, 2026

News Release 26-092

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1508

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Systems, Devices, Software, Compositions, Chemicals, and Laboratory Supplies for Studying Proteins

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain systems, devices, software, compositions, chemicals, and laboratory supplies for studying proteins. 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 Seer, Inc. of Redwood City, California, and The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. of Boston, Massachusetts, on May 28, 2026. The complaint was supplemented on June 12, 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 systems, devices, software, compositions, chemicals, and laboratory supplies for studying proteins that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. 

The USITC has identified the following respondent in this investigation: Nanomics Biotechnology Co., Ltd., of Hangzhou, China.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1508), 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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