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TodayOct 28Wed
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC to review in part final initial determination finding Section 337 violation on polyvinylidene fluoride resins

    The U.S. International Trade Commission gives notice that it will review in part a final initial determination finding a violation of Section 337 in the matter of certain polyvinylidene fluoride resins, and requests written submissions on the issues under review and on remedy, the public interest and bonding. The notice does not state which issues are under review, the parties involved, the products or HTS codes at issue, or the deadlines for submissions.

  2. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC declines to review initial determination granting motion to amend complaint in adjustable child carriers investigation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission gave notice that it will not review an initial determination granting the complainant's motion for leave to amend the complaint and the notice of institution of investigation in Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof. The notice does not state the amended scope, the products or the respondents affected.

Oct 26Mon
Oct 15Thu
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC declines to review initial determination amending complaint in semiconductor devices investigation

    The USITC gave notice that it will not review an initial determination amending the complaint and notice of investigation in Certain Semiconductor Devices, Products Containing Same, and Components Thereof. The notice does not state the products, HTS codes, parties or investigation number covered by the amendment, or any effective date.

Oct 14Wed
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC declines to review default finding against sole respondent in protein-study devices investigation

    The USITC gave notice that it will not review an initial determination finding the sole respondent in its investigation into certain systems, devices, software, compositions, chemicals and laboratory supplies for studying proteins in default, and it requests written submissions on remedy, the public interest and bonding. The notice does not name the respondent or state a remedy, and the material does not give an investigation number or a deadline for submissions.

Oct 13Tue
  2. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC institutes investigation into certain vertical power delivery systems and computing systems containing them

    The USITC has instituted an investigation into certain vertical power delivery systems, components thereof, and computing systems containing the same, according to a notice of institution of investigation published in the Federal Register. The notice does not state the products' HTS codes, the countries of origin, the respondents or the statutory basis for the investigation.

Oct 10Sat
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC declines to review termination of DRAM devices investigation based on settlement

    The USITC gave notice that it will not review an initial determination terminating the investigation into certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof based on settlement, and the investigation is terminated. The notice does not state the terms of the settlement or the parties involved.

  2. Federal Register · USITC

    Federal Circuit vacates USITC final determination in hydrodermabrasion systems investigation

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit vacated the U.S. International Trade Commission's final determination in the investigation of certain hydrodermabrasion systems and components thereof, and the investigation is moot because of patent expiration. The notice as published does not set out the products, HTS codes, parties or dates beyond the Federal Circuit's action.

Oct 9Fri
  1. USITC · News Releases

    USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into certain vertical power delivery systems

    The USITC voted to institute a Section 337 investigation, Inv. No. 337-TA-1526, into certain vertical power delivery systems, components thereof, and computing systems containing the same, based on a complaint filed on behalf of Vicor Corporation of Andover, Massachusetts, on September 9, 2026 and supplemented on September 10, 2026. The complaint alleges infringement of certain patent claims through importation and sale of the products, and Vicor requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Oct 8Thu
  1. CIT · Slip Opinions

    CIT remands Commerce redeterminations on freight rail couplers from China

    The U.S. Court of International Trade remanded Commerce's antidumping and countervailing redeterminations in the investigations of freight rail couplers from China, Court No. 23-00160 and Court No. 23-00161, in Slip Op. 26-122 dated October 8, 2026. The court found Commerce again failed to adequately explain its decision not to exclude attached freight rail couplers from the scope and did not reasonably address Wabtec's argument that attached couplers cannot cause cognizable injury. Commerce had continued to find on remand that attached couplers were properly included in the scope of the orders.

Oct 7Wed
  2. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC declines to review initial determination amending electric aircraft power systems investigation

    The USITC gave notice that it will not review an initial determination granting the complainant's motion to amend the notice of institution of investigation in Certain Electric Aircraft, Power Systems for Electric Aircraft, and Components Thereof. The notice does not state the amended scope, the products or HTS codes affected, or any effective date.

Oct 6Tue
  1. USITC · News Releases

    USITC institutes Section 337 investigation of certain mobile electronic devices and components

    The USITC voted to institute a Section 337 investigation, Inv. No. 337-TA-1525, of certain mobile electronic devices and components thereof, based on a complaint filed September 3, 2026 by trinamiX Sensing LLC of Austin, Texas and trinamiX GmbH of Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany and supplemented September 17, 2026. The complaint alleges infringement of certain asserted patent claims through importation, sale for importation and sale after importation, and seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. The USITC identified Apple Inc. of Cupertino, California as the respondent and stated it has not yet made any decision on the merits.

Oct 5Mon
  1. pv magazine (Global)

    First Solar sues JA Solar and American Panel Solutions over TOPCon patents

    First Solar, Inc. filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd., four of its affiliates and U.S.-based distributor American Panel Solutions, LLC (AMPS), alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,130,074, which covers manufacturing methods for tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) crystalline silicon solar cells. First Solar seeks monetary damages and permanent injunctive relief to halt the import, assembly and sale of the disputed TOPCon modules in the U.S. The filing follows First Solar's withdrawal of its Section 337 complaint at the USITC; neither JA Solar nor representatives for Corning and AMPS immediately responded.

  2. Solar Power World

    First Solar files TOPCon patent infringement lawsuit against JA Solar and American Panel Solutions

    First Solar filed a lawsuit in U.S. district court against JA Solar and American Panel Solutions alleging infringement of U.S. Patent No. 9,130,074, which covers methods of manufacturing TOPCon silicon solar cells. First Solar said it is also pursuing TOPCon patent lawsuits against Canadian Solar, Jinko Solar, T1 Energy and Trina Solar, and it voluntarily terminated a Section 337 investigation at the International Trade Commission last month in favor of patent infringement lawsuits.

Oct 1Thu
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC receives Section 337 complaint on certain extrusion-coated magnet wire, DN 3940

    The U.S. International Trade Commission states in a Federal Register notice that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Extrusion-Coated Magnet Wire, DN 3940, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not name the complainant, the respondents, the products' HTS codes or an effective date.

  2. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC finds Section 337 violation on storage containers and toolboxes, issues exclusion and cease and desist orders

    The U.S. International Trade Commission determined to find a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 with respect to U.S. Patent Nos. 11,365,026 and 11,794,952 covering certain storage containers and toolboxes, organizers, component boxes and coolers, and set the remedy as a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order on those patents. The Commission set a bond of 18% of entered value for covered articles imported or sold during the period of Presidential review. It has not reached a final determination on U.S. Patent No. 11,952,167, and extended the target date for completion of the investigation to November 2, 2026.

  3. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC receives Section 337 complaint on certain DRAM devices, DN 3939, and seeks public interest comments

    The U.S. International Trade Commission states in a Federal Register notice that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (IV), DN 3939, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not state the complainant, the respondents, the products' HTS codes, the relief requested or a deadline for comments.

Sep 28Mon
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC finds Section 337 violation on ink cartridges, issues general exclusion order

    The U.S. International Trade Commission affirmed, with supplemental findings and modified reasoning, an initial determination (Order No. 16) finding a violation of Section 337, and issued a general exclusion order barring importation of certain ink cartridges and components thereof that infringe claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,540,347, 9,061,508, 11,535,037, 11,820,150 and 12,246,539. The Commission also issued cease and desist orders against respondents Mountain Peak, Inc. and Straightouttaink, LP, and terminated the investigation.

Sep 27Sun
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms

    The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted a Section 337 investigation on a complaint filed August 21, 2026 by Ultra-Mek, Incorporated of Denton, North Carolina; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated of Carthage, Missouri; and L&P Property Management Company of Carthage, Missouri, alleging that imports of certain powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units containing same infringe claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 8,398,165, 8,398,168, 8,016,348 and 8,297,693. The complaint also alleges a domestic industry exists, and the complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation. The complaint, except confidential information, is available on the Commission's EDIS docket.

Sep 24Thu
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into DRAM devices on Netlist complaint

    The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on a complaint filed August 11, 2026, as supplemented August 25, 2026, by Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, alleging that certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof infringe claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,025,731, U.S. Patent No. 10,217,523, U.S. Patent No. 12,373,366 and U.S. Patent No. 12,675,407. The complaint also alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established. Netlist requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation.

Sep 23Wed
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into wearable breast pumps and milk storage containers

    The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on a complaint filed August 20, 2026 by Willow Innovations, Inc. of Mountain View, California and Willow Blossom HoldCo Ltd. of the United Kingdom. The complaint alleges that imports and sales of certain wearable breast pumps, associated milk storage containers, and components thereof infringe claims of U.S. Patent No. 11,660,380, U.S. Patent No. 12,370,292, U.S. Patent No. D1,053,344, U.S. Patent No. 11,813,388 and U.S. Patent No. D1,031,993, and that a U.S. industry exists or is being established. The complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation.

  2. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC reviews in part ALJ finding of Section 337 violation in glass substrates for LCDs

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination issued by the presiding administrative law judge on July 23, 2026, which found a violation of section 337 in the investigation into certain glass substrates for liquid crystal displays, products containing the same, and methods for manufacturing the same. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review and from the parties, interested government agencies and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest and bonding, under the schedule set out in the notice.

  3. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC reviews in part ALJ finding of Section 337 violation in flash-spun nonwoven materials case

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination by the presiding administrative law judge finding a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, in the investigation of certain flash-spun nonwoven materials and products containing same. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties, interested government agencies and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest and bonding, under the schedule set out in the notice. The notice does not state the products, companies or countries covered, the remedy under consideration, or the submission deadlines.

  4. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC receives Section 337 complaint on wearable activity and health monitoring devices, DN 3937

    The U.S. International Trade Commission states in a Federal Register notice that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Wearable Activity and Health Monitoring Devices and Systems Containing Same, DN 3937, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not state the complainant, the respondents, the asserted patents or the products' HTS codes.

  5. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC finds Section 337 violation on boiler protection for absorption refrigeration systems, issues general exclusion order

    The U.S. International Trade Commission found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in its final determination on certain boiler protection for absorption refrigeration systems and components thereof, and issued a general exclusion order prohibiting importation of goods that infringe claims 1, 4, 6, and 10 of U.S. Patent No. 8,056,360. The Commission also issued cease and desist orders against the defaulting respondents and terminated the investigation.

  6. USITC · News Releases

    USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms

    The USITC voted to institute Section 337 investigation 337-TA-1524 into certain powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units containing same, based on a complaint filed August 21, 2026, on behalf of Ultra-Mek, Incorporated of Denton, North Carolina; Leggett & Platt, Incorporated of Carthage, Missouri; and L&P Property Management Company of Carthage, Missouri, with supplemental letters filed September 9 and September 10, 2026. The complaint alleges infringement of certain patent claims by the importation and sale of the accused products, and the complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

  7. USITC · News Releases

    USITC institutes Section 337 investigation of certain DRAM devices (337-TA-1523)

    The USITC voted to institute a Section 337 investigation, Inv. No. 337-TA-1523, into certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof (III), based on a complaint filed on behalf of Netlist, Inc. of Irvine, California, on August 11, 2026, supplemented on August 25, 2026. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 in the importation into the United States and sale of the accused products that infringe certain claims of the asserted patents, and the complainant requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Sep 17Thu
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC institutes Section 337 investigation into certain electronic devices with audio technologies

    The U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 on a complaint filed August 14, 2026, as supplemented on August 31, 2026, by BoomCloud 360 Inc. of Encinitas, California. The complaint alleges violations based on the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain electronic devices with certain audio technologies that infringe certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,524,078, U.S. Patent No. 11,533,560 and U.S. Patent No. 11,051,121. The complainant requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation.

  2. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC declines to review ALJ order terminating wireless communication devices investigation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination, Order No. 32, in which the presiding administrative law judge granted an unopposed motion to terminate certain respondents from the investigation of certain wireless communication devices and components thereof based on settlement, and terminated the investigation. The investigation is terminated.

  3. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC declines to review ALJ order adding Guangzhou Coyote as respondent in gyro-stabilized electric unicycle probe

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's initial determination, Order No. 18, granting complainants' unopposed motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation in the investigation of certain gyro-stabilized electric unicycles and components thereof and products containing the same. The amendment adds Guangzhou Coyote Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. d/b/a LeaperKim (LeaperKim Coyote) as a respondent. The notice does not state any exclusion, cease and desist order, or other remedy.

Sep 16Wed
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC reviews in part ALJ finding of Section 337 violation in balloon dilation devices case

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination by the presiding administrative law judge finding a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the investigation into certain balloon dilation devices, systems, and components thereof. The Commission requests written submissions from the parties on the issues under review and from the parties, interested government agencies, and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest, and bonding, under the schedule set forth in the notice. The Commission has also extended the target date for completion of the investigation to November 13, 2026.

Sep 14Mon
  1. CIT · Slip Opinions

    CIT sustains ITC remand results in freight rail couplers injury case

    The U.S. Court of International Trade sustained the U.S. International Trade Commission's remand results in Wabtec Corp. v. United States, Consol. Court No. 23-00157, Slip Op. 26-110, upholding the Commission's determinations that appropriate circumstances do not exist to exclude Amsted from the domestic industry and that the domestic industry was materially injured by reason of freight rail couplers from China sold at less than fair value and subsidized by the government of China. The court rejected plaintiffs Wabtec and Strato's challenges to Commissioner Kearns's further analysis and to the affirmative material-injury determination.

Sep 13Sun
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC receives Section 337 complaint on certain vertical power delivery systems, DN 3936

    The U.S. International Trade Commission states that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Vertical Power Delivery Systems, Components Thereof, and Computing Systems Containing the Same, DN 3936, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not name the complainant, the respondents or the products' HTS codes, and it states no rate, remedy or effective date.

  2. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC declines to review ALJ order granting Dolby intervention in video-capable device investigation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review the presiding administrative law judge's initial determination, Order No. 17, granting Dolby Laboratories, Inc.'s motion to intervene as an intervenor in the investigation into certain video-capable electronic devices, including smart televisions, monitors, and components thereof. The notice does not state the investigation number, the products' HTS codes, or any relief or deadline.

Sep 8Tue
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC receives Section 337 complaint on certain mobile electronic devices, DN 3934

    The U.S. International Trade Commission states that it has received a complaint entitled Certain Mobile Electronic Devices and Components Thereof, DN 3934, and is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or the complainant's filing under the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice does not name the complainant, the products' HTS codes or the countries of origin, and it states no rate or effective date.

  2. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC requests comments on implementation of Section 338(g) in investigation No. MISC-053

    The U.S. International Trade Commission requests comments from interested persons on how it can best meet its statutory obligations under Section 338(g) of the Tariff Act of 1930, in investigation No. MISC-053. Written comments must be submitted on or before November 9, 2026, identified by docket number MISC-053, via the Commission's EDIS docket or by email to Secretary@usitc.gov.

  3. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC reviews in part Section 337 violation finding on glow fish tape and safety helmet systems

    The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination issued by the presiding chief administrative law judge in the investigation of certain glow fish tape systems, safety helmet systems, and components thereof, which found a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission is requesting written submissions on the issues under review, as well as on remedy, bonding, and the public interest. The notice does not state the products' HTS codes, the respondents, or the remedy under consideration.

Sep 7Mon
  1. Federal Register · USITC

    USITC declines to review ALJ order terminating semiconductor devices investigation

    The U.S. International Trade Commission determined not to review an initial determination, Order No. 77, of the presiding administrative law judge granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on settlement and to limit service of the settlement agreement. The investigation concerns certain foreign-fabricated semiconductor devices, products containing the same, and components thereof. The notice does not state an effective date or any action for importers.