The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain pickleball paddles. 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 Sport Squad, Inc. d/b/a JOOLA of North Bethesda, Maryland, on April 7, 2026. An amended complaint was filed on April 17, 2026, and a supplement to the amended complaint was filed on May 19, 2026. The amended 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 pickleball paddles 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:

• Franklin Sports, Inc., Stoughton, Massachusetts
• Proton Sports, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona
• Proton Pickleball, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona
• Vegas Pickleball LLC d/b/a RPM Pickleball, Delray Beach, Florida
• Engage Pickleball, LLC, Oxford, Florida
• Engage Sporting, LLC, Oxford, Florida
• Friday Labs, LLC, San Francisco, California
• Diadem Sports LLC, Pompano Beach, Florida
• Facolospickleball LLC, Denver, Colorado
• Facolos Sports Joint Stock Company, Ha Noi, Vietnam
• Paddletek, LLC, Niles, Michigan
• Paddletek Pickleball, LLC, Dover, Delaware
• ProXR, LLC, Rolla, Missouri
• ProXR Pickleball, LLC, Dover, Delaware
• Thirty-Five Capital LLC, Chicago, Illinois
• United Pickleball Properties, LLC, Dover, Delaware
• UPP Paddles, LLC, Dover, Delaware
• All Racquet Sports, LLC, Wilmington, Delaware
• All For Padel S.L., Alcorcón, Spain
• Volair C Corp., Inc., Austin, Texas 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1503), 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 energy drinks and labeling 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 Monster Energy Company, of Corona, California, on April 17, 2026. A supplement to the complaint was filed on May 21, 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 energy drinks and the labeling and packaging thereof that infringe certain claims of the 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:

• Gig Wholesale Corp., Spring Valley, New York
• The Elegant Inc., Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
• Hamilton Trading Corp., Bronx, New York
• Pal Global Imports Inc., Elmhurst, Illinois
• Asia Link Inc., Auckland, New Zealand
• Creative Trading, Cedarhurst, New York
• MBCH Solutions LLC, Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Simple Shipping Solutions LLC, Farmington Hills, Michigan
• USJDC Trading Inc., Plaza Panama City, Panama
• Apollo Produce LLC, Houston, Texas
• Barren Springs LLC, Houston, Texas
• Sigmai (Asia) Limited Inc., Miami Lakes, Florida
• Cats Media Inc., Basking Ridge, New Jersey

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1502), 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 coated confectionery products 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 Promotion in Motion, Inc. of Park Ridge, New Jersey, on April 8, 2026. The complaint was supplemented on May 6, 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 coated confectionery products 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:

• Cibo Vita, Inc., Totowa, New Jersey
• Cibo Vita Founders, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware
• New Cibo Vita, LLC, Wilmington, Delaware
• AnaBio Technologies, LTD, Dublin, Ireland 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1501), 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 semiconductor devices, products containing 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 GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc. of Malta, New York, on March 26, 2026 and supplemented on April 1, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain semiconductor devices, products containing same 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:

• Tower Semiconductor Ltd., Migdal Haemek, Israel
• Tower Partners Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Uozu City Toyama, Japan
• Tower Semiconductor Italy S.R.L. (Italy), Milano, Italy
• Tower US Holdings, Inc., Newport Beach, California
• Tower Semiconductor San Antonio, Inc., San Antonio, Texas
• Tower NPB Holdings, Inc., San Jose, California
• Tower Semiconductor Newport Beach, Inc., Newport Beach, California
• Newport Fab LLC, Newport Beach, California 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1500), 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 electric aircraft, power systems for electric aircraft, 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 Archer Aviation Inc. of San Jose, California, on March 10, 2026. A supplement to the complaint was filed on March 19, 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 electric aircraft, power systems for electric aircraft, 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:

• Joby Aero, Inc., Santa Cruz, California
• Joby Aviation, Inc., Santa Cruz, California

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1499), 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.

*UPDATE: A correction to the original notice of investigation was issued on April 17, 2026.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain over-the-counter topical lidocaine patches. 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 J.A.R. Laboratories LLC of Lake Forest, Illinois, on March 10, 2026. Supplements to the complaint were filed on March 23, 2026, and March 30, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain over-the-counter topical lidocaine patches that infringe certain claims of the patent asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. 

The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:

• Veridian Healthcare LLC, Gurnee, Illinois
• Perrigo Company plc., Dublin, Ireland
• Perrigo Company, Allergan, Michigan
• Perrigo Direct, Inc., Peachtree City, Georgia
• Opella Healthcare Group SAS, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
• Opella North America, Morristown, New Jersey
• Chattem, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., Tosu, Saga, Japan
• Hisamitsu U.S., Inc., Florham, New Jersey
• Hisamitsu America, Inc, Florham, New Jersey
• Reckitt Benckiser Group PL, Berkshire, United Kingdom
• Reckitt Benckiser LLC, Parsippany, New Jersey
• RB Health LLC, Parsippany, New Jersey 

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1498), 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 screen protectors, application systems for use 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 on behalf of Belkin International, Inc., El Segundo, California, on March 9, 2026, and supplemented on March 13, 2026. 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, application systems for use therewith, 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 as Superior Communications, Inc. of Irwindale, California.

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1497), 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 display devices, streaming players, 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 InnoTV Labs, LLC of Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 2, 2026. A supplement to the complaint was filed on March 17, 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 display devices, streaming players, 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:

• Hisense Co., Ltd., Qingdao, China
• Hisense International Co., Ltd., Qingdao, China
• Hisense Visual Technology Co., Ltd., Qingdao, China
• Hisense USA Corporation, Suwanee, Georgia
• Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company, Suwanee, Georgia
• Hisense Monterrey Home Appliance Manufacturing, S. de R.L. de C.V., Nuevo Leon, Mexico
• Roku, Inc., San Jose, California
• Purple Tag Media Technology (Shanghai) Ltd., Shanghai, China
• Purple Tag Media Technology (Shanghai) Ltd. – Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong, China
• Purple Tag Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Ciudad de México, Mexico

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1496), 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 video-capable electronic devices, including smart televisions, monitors, and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of institution of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of InterDigital, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware and InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings SAS of Paris, France on February 26, 2026, and supplemented on March 13, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain video-capable electronic devices, including smart televisions, monitors, and components thereof 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:

• TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. Guangdong, China
• TCL Technology Group Corp., Guangdong, China
• TCL Electronics Holdings Limited, Hong Kong
• Shenzhen TCL New Technology Co., Ltd., Guangdong, China
• TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Company Limited, Huizhou, China
• TCL Overseas Marketing Limited, Hong Kong
• TCL Smart Device (Vietnam) Company Limited, Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
• TCL Smart Screen Technology HK, Hong Kong
• TCL Moka International Ltd., Hong Kong
• TTE Technology, Inc., Irvine, California
• Hisense Co., Ltd., Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
• Hisense USA Corporation, Suwanee, Georgia
• Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Corporation, Suwanee, Georgia

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1495), 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 TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components thereof, and products containing same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission’s notice of institution of investigation.

The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of First Solar, Inc. of Phoenix, Arizona on February 24 2026. The Complaint was supplemented on March 10, 2026.  The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States of certain TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels, components thereof, and products containing same infringe certain claims of 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:

• AXITEC, LLC, Radnor, Pennsylvania
• AXITEC Energy GmbH & Co. KG, Böblingen, Germany
• Axitec Solar, LLC, Newark, Delaware,
• Canadian Solar Inc., Ontario, Canada
• CSI Solar Co., Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
• Canadian Solar (USA) Inc., Walnut Creek, California
• Canadian Solar Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Chon Buri, Thailand
• Canadian Solar US Module Manufacturing Corporation, Mesquite, Texas
• Canadian Solar International Ltd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
• JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd, Beijing, China
• JA Solar USA, Inc., San Jose, California
• JA Solar AZ, LLC, Phoenix, Arizonia
• JA Solar International, Ltd., Kowloon, Hong Kong
• JA Solar Vietnam Co., Ltd., Township, Bac Giang, Vietnam
• JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Province, China
• Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., Jiangxi Province, China
• Jinko Solar (Vietnam) Industries Co. Ltd., Quang Ninh, Vietnam
• Jinko Solar Technology Sdn. Bhd., Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
• Zhejiang Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Province, China
• JinkoSolar (U.S.) Inc., Campbell, California
• JinkoSolar (U.S.) Manufacturing Inc., Dover, Delaware
• JinkoSolar (U.S.) Industries Inc., Jacksonville, Florida
• Mundra Solar PV Limited, Gujarat, India
• Mundra Solar Energy Ltd., Gujarat, India
• Adani Green Energy Ltd., Gujarat, India
• Philadelphia Solar LLC, Amman, Jordan
• Philadelphia Solar USA Inc., San Mateo, California
• Hanwha Q CELLS USA Inc., Dalton, Georgia
• Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc., Irvine, California
• Hanwha Q CELLS USA Corp., Irvine, California
• Hanwha Solutions Corporation, Seoul, Korea
• Jiangsu Runergy New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province, China
• Runergy USA Inc., Pleasanton, California
• Runergy Alabama Inc., Huntsville, Alabama
• Runergy USA Trading LLC, Dover, Delaware
• Runergy PV Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Pluak Daeng, Rayong, Thailand
• Trina Solar Co., Ltd., Xinbei District, Jiangsu Province, China
• Trina Solar (U.S.), Inc., Fremont, California
• Trina Solar Energy Development Co., Ltd., Nguyen Province, Vietnam
• Changzhou Trina Solar Energy Co., Ltd., Suxi Town, Yiwu, Zhejiang China
• Trina Solar Yiwu Technology Co., Ltd., Suxi Town, Yiwu, Zhejiang China
• T1 Energy, Inc., Austin, Texas
• T1 G1 Dallas Solar Module LLC, Wilmer, Texas
• Vietnam Sunergy Joint Stock Company, Viet Yen Town Bac Giang Province, Vietnam
• VSUN Solar USA Inc., Fremont, California
• Toyo Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan
• Toyo Solar Texas, LLC, Humble, Texas

By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1494), 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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