Section 337
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Wi-Fi Routers, Wi-Fi Devices, Mesh Wi-Fi Network Devices and Components Thereof
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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Boiler Protection for Absorption Refrigeration Systems and Components Thereof
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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Ink Cartridges and Components Thereof II
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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Ink Cartridges and Components Thereof I
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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Integrated Circuits, Electronic Devices Containing the Same, and Components Thereof
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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Balloon Dilation Devices, Systems, and Components Thereof
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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Video-Capable Laptop, Desktop Computers, Handheld Computers, Tablets, Televisions, Projectors, and Components and Modules Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain video-capable laptop, desktop computers, handheld computers, tablets, televisions, projectors, and components and modules 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 Nokia Technologies Oy of Finland and Nokia Corporation of Finland on April 11, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on April 21, 2025; April 24, 2025; and May 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 certain of certain video-capable laptop, desktop computers, handheld computers, tablets, televisions, projectors, and components and modules 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:
- Acer America Corporation, San Jose, Calif.
- Acer Inc., Xizhi, Taiwan
- ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Taipei City, Taiwan
- ASUS Computer International, Fremont, Calif.
- Hisense Co., Ltd., Qingdao, China
- Hisense USA Corporation, Suwanee, Ga.
- Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Corporation, Suwanee, Ga.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1448), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Drug Products Containing C-type Natriuretic Peptide Variants, and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain drug products containing C-type natriuretic peptide variants, 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 BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. of Palo Alto, Calif., as amended, on April 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 drug products containing C-type natriuretic peptide variants, and components thereof that infringe the patent asserted by the complainant. The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. 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:
- Ascendis Pharma, Inc., of Palo Alto, Calif.
- Ascendis Pharma A/S of Hellerup, Denmark
- Ascendis Pharma Growth Disorders A/S of Hellerup, Denmark
- Wacker Biotech GmbH of Jena, Germany
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1447), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Active Electrical Cables and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain active electrical cables 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 Credo Semiconductor Inc. of San Jose, Calif., and Credo Technology Group Ltd. of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, on March 13, 2025. An amended complaint was filed on March 18, 2025. A supplement to the amended complaint was filed on March 27, 2025. A second supplement was filed on March 31, 2025. A third supplement was filed on April 7, 2025.
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 active electrical cables 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:
- Amphenol Corporation, Wallingford, Conn.
- Molex, LLC, Lisle, Ill.
- TE Connectivity PLC, Galway, Ireland
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1446), 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.
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Video Game Consoles, Routers and Gateways, and Components Thereof
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain video game consoles, routers and gateways 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 AX Wireless, LLC of Austin, Tex., on February 19, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on March 6 and 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 video game consoles, routers and gateways 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:
- Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., Tokyo, Japan
- Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, San Mateo, Calif.
- Vantiva SA, Paris, France
- Vantiva USA, LLC, Norcross, Ga.
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1445), 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.