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January 15, 2026

News Release 26-010

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1480

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wireless Communication Devices and Components Thereof

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.

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January 14, 2026

News Release 26-008

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1479

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Dental Burs and Kits Thereof

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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January 14, 2026

News Release 26-007

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1478

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wearable Devices

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain wearable 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 Samsung Electronics Co. of Seoul, South Korea, and Samsung America, Inc. of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, on December 15, 2025. A supplement to the complaint was filed on December 31, 2025, and an amended complaint was filed on January 5, 2026.  The complaint, as supplemented and amended, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain wearable 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:

  • Ouraring, Inc., San Francisco, California
  • Ōura Health Oy, Oulu, Finland 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1478), 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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January 8, 2026

News Release 25-006

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1477

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wearable Devices with Fall Detection and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain wearable devices with fall detection 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 UnaliWear, Inc. of Austin, Texas, on December 12, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on December 31, 2025, and 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 wearable devices with fall detection 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:

  • Apple, Inc., Cupertino, California
  • Garmin Ltd., Schaffhausen, Switzerland
  • Garmin International, Inc., Olathe, Kansas
  • Garmin USA, Inc., Olathe, Kansas
  • Google LLC, Mountain View, California
  • Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, Republic of Korea

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1477), 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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January 6, 2026

News Release 26-004

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1476

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Glycerol Esters of Rosin and Packaging Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain glycerol esters of rosin and packaging 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 T&R Chemicals, Inc. of Clint, Texas, on December 4, 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 glycerol esters of rosin and packaging by reason of unfair competition through false advertising and tortious interference, the threat or effect of which is to destroy or substantially injure an industry in the United States or to prevent the establishment of an industry in the United States. 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:

  • Caragum International, Le Rove, France
  • Kemi Pine Rosins Portugal S.A., Cantanhede, Portugal

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1476), 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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January 2, 2026

News Release 26-003

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1475

Contact: Michelea Wyatt-McLeod, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Bicycle Trainers and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain bicycle trainers and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Wahoo Fitness L.L.C. of Atlanta, Georgia on December 3, 2025. A supplement to the complaint was filed on December 17, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain bicycle trainers and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. 

The USITC has identified the following respondent in this investigation: JetBlack Cycling Pty Ltd. of South Windsor, NSW, Australia. 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1475), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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January 2, 2026

News Release 26-002

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1474

Contact: Michelea Wyatt-McLeod, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Screen Protectors, Screen Protector Systems, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain screen protectors, screen protector systems, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Superior Communications Inc. of Irwindale, California on December 3, 2025. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain screen protectors, screen protector systems, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Belkin International, Inc., El Segundo, CA
  • Belkin Inc., El Segundo, CA

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1474), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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January 2, 2026

News Release 26-001

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1473

Contact: Michelea Wyatt-McLeod, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation Certain Skid-Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Dozers, and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Doosan Bobcat North America, Inc. of West Fargo, North Dakota on December 2, 2025. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain skid-steer loaders, compact track loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, and components thereof that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order. 

The USITC has identified the following respondent in this investigation: Caterpillar, Inc. of Irving, CA.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1473), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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December 29, 2025

News Release 25-132

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1472

Contact: Michelea Wyatt-McLeod, 202-205-1819

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

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, on September 30, 2025. The complaint was supplemented on November 20, 2025, December 5, 2025, December 12, and December 16, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon, Republic of Korea
  • Samsung Electronics America, Inc., Plano, Texas
  • Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., Plano, Texas
  • Google LLC, Mountain View, California
  • Super Micro Computer, Inc., San Jose, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1472), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.

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December 19, 2025

News Release 25-130

Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1471

Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Clear Aligners and Components Thereof

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain clear aligners 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 Align Technology, Inc. of Tempe, Arizona, on September 23, 2025. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on November 20, 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 clear aligners 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:

  • Angelalign Technology Inc. Shanghai, China
  • Wuxi EA Medical Instruments Technologies Co., Ltd. Jiangsu, China
  • Wuxi EA Bio-Tech Co., Ltd., Jiangsu, China
  • Shanghai EA Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China
  • USA Angelalign Technology Corp., Newark, Delaware

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1471), 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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