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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain open-ear earpiece devices. These 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 Bose Corporation of Framingham, Massachusetts, on September 23, 2025. Supplements to the complaint were filed on November 20 and 24, 2025, and December 4 and 9, 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 open-ear earpiece devices 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:

• Dongguan Yuanyu Electronic Co., Ltd., Dongguan City, China
• Liu, Yiming d/b/a Yomdud, Ltd. Xi’an, China
• King Lucky Co., Ltd., Ltd., Hong Kong SAR
• Shenzhen Zhichuang All Technology Co., Ltd. and/or Abbott Sanag (UK) Group Co., Ltd. d/b/a Sanag Shenzhen, China and Wembley, England
• Lingzhong Zhao d/b/a jzones, Sichuan, China
• Shenzhen Mengmengwei Electronic Commerce Co., Ltd. d/b/a Lytmi, Shenzhen, China
• Shenzhen Maosong Tech. Co., Ltd., d/b/a Ansten, Shenzhen, China
• U2O Global Co., Ltd. d/b/a IWalk, Fujian, China
• Shenzhen Meichi Electronics Co., Ltd. d/b/a HOMSCAM, Shenzhen, China
• Shenzhen Shixinhe Dianzi Shangwu Co., Ltd. d/b/a XINHESHUMA, Shenzhen, China
• Shenzhen Landscape Art Co., Ltd. d/b/a Piluyaa, Shenzhen City, China
• Shenzhen Zhiquhui Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a Yeabomy, Longhua Shenzhen, China
• Shenzhen Carnival Digital Technology Co., Ltd. and/or Shenzhen Lida Tech. Communication Co., Ltd., Guangdong Province, China
• Shenzhen Shibaishi Dianzi Shangwu Co., Ltd. d/b/a Jiayuu and/or YouDaxing, Shenzhen, China
• Buy Worry-Free Trade Co., Ltd. d/b/a BST Supply I, Hong Kong SAR
• Hong Kong Shihui Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a Wdingxing, Hong Kong SAR
• Hong Kong Chuanboyao Technology Ltd. d/b/a Mmanage and/or Ffaithful, Hong Kong SAR
• Hong Kong Dora Cross-Border Trading Co., Ltd. d/b/a Doraomi, Hong Kong SAR
• Hong Kong Santaizi Technology Co., Ltd d/b/a STZ Sport, Kowloon, China
• Shenzhen Shiyi Gian Maoyi Co., Ltd. d/b/a Classic Innovation, Shenzhen, China
• Shenzhen Yanyin Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, China

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1470), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

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

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vaporizer devices, cartridges used therewith, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed by NJOY, LLC of Richmond, Virgina; Altria Client Services LLC of Richmond, Virgina; and Altria Group Distribution Company of Richmond, Virgina, on September 22, 2025, and supplemented on December 3, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain vaporizer devices, cartridges used therewith, and components thereof that infringe patents asserted by the complainants. The complainants request that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified JUUL Labs, Inc. of Washington, District of Columbia, as the following respondent in this investigation.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1469), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC’s Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC’s administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission. 

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

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