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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain electronic eyewear products, components thereof, and related charging apparatuses (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 IngenioSpec, LLC of San Jose, Calif., on June 6, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on June 17 and 23, 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 electronic eyewear products, components thereof, and related charging apparatuses (II) 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:

• Brilliant Labs Limited, Singapore
• SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
• Even Realities Ltd., Shenzhen, China
• Even Realities GmbH, Berlin, Germany
• Halliday Global, Kaki Bukit, Singapore
• Halliday Holdings Pte. Ltd., Kaki Bukit, Singapore
• Cosonic Intelligent Technologies Co., Ltd., Dongguan City, China
• Shenzhen Yingmu Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
• Sichuan INMO Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
• MyW Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
• Shenzhen Langzhiyin Electronic Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
• Hangzhou Guangli Technology Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China
• Lexiang Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1455), 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 Wi-Fi routers, Wi-Fi devices, mesh Wi-Fi network 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 Estelgia, LLC of Dover, Del., on May 16, 2025. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on June 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 Wi-Fi routers, Wi-Fi devices, mesh Wi-Fi network devices and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• ASUStek Computer Inc., Taipei City, Taiwan
• ASUS Computer International, Fremont, Calif.
• D-Link Corporation, Taipei, Taiwan
• D-Link Systems, Inc., Irvine, Calif.
• Linksys Holdings, Inc., Irvine, Calif.
• Linksys USA, Inc., Irvine, Calif.
• Plume Design Inc., Palo Alto, Calif.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1454), 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 boiler protection for absorption refrigeration 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 ARPC LLC and Paul Unmack of Butte, Montana, on May 14, 2025. A supplement was filed on May 23, 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 boiler protection for absorption refrigeration systems and components thereof that infringe 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:

• Kuofanghenanmaoyiyouxiangongsi, Zheng Zhou, China
• Wuhujiaoxiangdianzishangwuyouxiangongsi, Wu Hu, China
• Wang Hai Ping, Guang Zhou China
• Shenzhenshi Xiangfan Xinxizixun Youxiangongsi, Shen Zhen, China
• Ruianshichensumaoyiyouxiangongsi, Zhe Jiang, China
• Qingyuannuozedianzishangwuyouxianzerengongsi, GuangDong, China
• Wuhu Tianhao e-commerce Co., Ltd, An Hu, China
• shen zhen shi hong kang da ke ji you xian gong si, Guang Dong, China
• guangzhou yingpeng dianzi shangwu youxiangongsi, Guang Dong, China
• shen zhen shi xing han xing dian zi shang wu you xian gong si, Guang Dong, China

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1453), 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 ink cartridges 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 Epson Portland, Inc. of Hillsboro, Ore.; Epson America, Inc. of Los Alamitos, Calif.; and Seiko Epson Corporation of Japan on May 13, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on May 19 and 30, 2025, and June 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 ink cartridges and components thereof II that infringe patents 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:

• Dongguan Ocbestjet Digital Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a Ocbestjet, Guangdong, China
• Ocbestjet Printer Consumables (HK) Co., Ltd. d/b/a Ocbestjet, Hong Kong
• Tatrix International China Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
• Luozhi Trading Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
• Shenzhen Hongxinyuan E-Commerce Co., Ltd. d/b/a Jianjai, d/b/a Vi-US, Guangdong, China
• Shenzhen Kaizhen Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a PayForLess, Guangdong, China
• Zhuhai Zhenyang Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a Oinkwere, Guangdong, China
• Shangrao Shixuan E-Commerce Co., Ltd. d/b/a Inkgo, Jiangxi, China
• Zhuhai Hengyunda Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a Upriin, Guangdong, China
• Zhuhai Rongtaida Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a Hookink, Guangdong, China
• Zhuhai Shi Wei Tai Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a Ondula-A, Guangdong, China
• Zhuhai Yixing Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a Greenjob USSOP, Guangdong, China
• Mei Jin Technology HK Co. d/b/a YBFeir, d/b/a MJing, Hong Kong
• ZhuHai MeiJiAn Trading Co., Ltd. d/b/a HaloFox, Guangdong, China 
• Qiong Wang d/b/a 7-magic, Guangdong, China
• Shen Zhen Sailing Technology Limited d/b/a Triple-Color, Shenzhen, China
• Zhuhai Shuofeng E-commerce Co., Ltd. d/b/a super-ink-club, Guangdong, China 
• Zhuhai Bowang Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a office-print-club, Guangdong, China
• Mountain Peak, Inc. d/b/a/ Billiontree Technology USA, Inc., d/b/a Toner Kingdom, City of Industry, Calif.
• Straightouttaink, LP, d/b/a discountinkllc, d/b/a einkshop2014, d/b/a Inkpro, d/b/a inkprousa, San Jose, Calif.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1452), 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 ink cartridges and components thereof I. 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 Epson Portland Inc. of Hillsboro, Ore.; Epson America, Inc. of Los Alamitos, Calif.; and Seiko Epson Corporation of Japan on May 13, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on May 19 and 30, 2025, and June 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 ink cartridges and components thereof that infringe patents 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:

• Dongguan Ocbestjet Digital Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a Ocbestjet, Guangdong, China
• Ocbestjet Printer Consumables (HK) Co., Ltd. d/b/a Ocbestjet, Hong Kong, China
• Tatrix International China Co., Ltd., Guandong, China
• Luozhi Trading Co., Ltd., Guandong, China
• Shenzhen Hongxinyuan E-Commerce Co., Ltd. d/b/a Jianjai, d/b/a Vi-US, Guandong, China
• Shenzhen Kaizhen Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a PayForLess, Guangdong, China
• Zhuhai Zhenyang Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a Oinkwere, Guangdong, China
• Shangrao Shixuan E-Commerce Co., Ltd. d/b/a Inkgo, Jiangxi, China
• Zhuhai Hengyunda Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a Upriin, Guangdong, China
• Zhuhai Rongtaida Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a Hookink, Guangdong, China
• Zhuhai Shi Wei Tai Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a Ondula-A, Guangdong, China
• Zhuhai Yixing Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a Greenjob USSOP, Guangdong, China
• Mei Jin Technology HK Co. d/b/a YBFeir, d/b/a MJing, Hong Kong
• ZhuHai MeiJiAn Trading Co., Ltd. d/b/a HaloFox, Guangdong, China 
• Qiong Wang d/b/a 7-magic, Guangdong, China
• Shen Zhen Sailing Technology Limited d/b/a Triple-Color, Shenzhen, China
• Zhuhai Shuofeng E-commerce Co., Ltd. d/b/a super-ink-club, Guangdong, China 
• Zhuhai Bowang Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a office-print-club, Guangdong, China
• Mountain Peak, Inc. d/b/a/ Billiontree Technology USA, Inc., d/b/a Toner Kingdom, City of Industry, Calif.
• Straightouttaink, LP, d/b/a discountinkllc, d/b/a einkshop2014, d/b/a Inkpro, d/b/a inkprousa, San Jose, Calif.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1451), 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 integrated circuits, electronic devices 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 Onesta IP, LLC of Wayne, Pa., on April 18, 2025. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on May 8, 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 integrated circuits, electronic devices containing the same and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• NVIDIA Corporation, Santa Clara, Calif.
• Qualcomm Incorporated, San Diego, Calif.
• OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China
• Nothing Technology Limited, London, United Kingdom

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1450), 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 balloon dilation 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 Entellus Medical, Inc. of Plymouth, Minn.; Stryker Corporation of Portage, Mich.; and Stryker Sales, LLC of Portage, Mich., on April 18, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on April 25 and May 8, 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 balloon dilation devices, systems, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute.

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:

• Fiagon GmbH, Hennigsdorf, Germany
• Fiagon AG Medical Technologies, Hennigsdorf, Germany
• Fiagon NA Corporation, Austin, Tex.
• Fiagon NA, LLC, Austin, Tex.
• Hemostasis, LLC, White Bear Lake, Minn.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1449), 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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