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ITCJuly 30, 2026·337-TA-1513·SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT FILED

Certain Anode Materials for Use in Battery Cells and Batteries; Inv. No. 337-TA-1513 (Violation)

U.S. International Trade Commission

Holding

This supplemental filing, made by Sila Nanotechnologies and Georgia Tech Research Corporation in Inv. No. 337-TA-1513, adds certified assignment copies and re-examination prosecution histories to the complaint filed June 18, 2026, and requests no change to the complaint text.

Why It Matters

The filing supplies ownership documentation for the asserted patents under Rule 210.12(a)(9)(ii) and the re-examination histories for two of them. It concerns anode materials for battery cells and batteries, but the letter does not describe the relief sought or the accused products.

Full Summary

This supplemental filing, made by Sila Nanotechnologies and Georgia Tech Research Corporation in Inv. No. 337-TA-1513, adds certified assignment copies and re-examination prosecution histories to the complaint filed June 18, 2026, and requests no change to the complaint text. The filing supplies ownership documentation for the asserted patents under Rule 210.12(a)(9)(ii) and the re-examination histories for two of them. It concerns anode materials for battery cells and batteries, but the letter does not describe the relief sought or the accused products. Complainants are Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. and The Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Enclosed are certified assignments for the '528 Patent (Exhibit 5), '825 Patent (Exhibit 6), '215 Patent (Exhibit 7) and '624 Patent (Exhibit 8). Also enclosed are certified prosecution histories for the re-examination of the '528 Patent (Appendix E) and the '825 Patent (Appendix F). The letter states that Sila does not request any changes to the text of the Complaint itself. The certificate of service lists counsel for Respondents Carbon ONE New Energy Group Co., Ltd., Carbon One New Energy (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Lichen New Material Technology Co., Ltd. The letter does not describe the accused products, the domestic industry or the relief sought.

Key Points

  • Complainants are Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. and The Georgia Tech Research Corporation.
  • Enclosed are certified assignments for the '528 Patent (Exhibit 5), '825 Patent (Exhibit 6), '215 Patent (Exhibit 7) and '624 Patent (Exhibit 8).
  • Also enclosed are certified prosecution histories for the re-examination of the '528 Patent (Appendix E) and the '825 Patent (Appendix F).
  • The letter states that Sila does not request any changes to the text of the Complaint itself.
  • The certificate of service lists counsel for Respondents Carbon ONE New Energy Group Co., Ltd., Carbon One New Energy (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., and Zhejiang Lichen New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
  • The letter does not describe the accused products, the domestic industry or the relief sought.
amended complaintstanding / jurisdiction

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