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ITCAugust 18, 2026·DN-3931·PRE-INSTITUTION COMPLAINT FILED

Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio Technologies

U.S. International Trade Commission

Holding

BoomCloud 360 Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imported electronic devices with certain audio technologies sold by Apple, Samsung, and Google; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patent numbers. BoomCloud seeks a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond during the Presidential review period.

Why It Matters

The complaint concerns audio-related technology in electronic devices sold by some of the largest consumer electronics companies, making the potential market impact significant. The Commission is soliciting public-interest comments on how the accused articles are used, potential health/safety/welfare concerns, availability and capacity of domestic substitutes, competitive conditions, and effects on U.S. consumers.

Full Summary

BoomCloud 360 Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imported electronic devices with certain audio technologies sold by Apple, Samsung, and Google; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patent numbers. BoomCloud seeks a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond during the Presidential review period. The complaint concerns audio-related technology in electronic devices sold by some of the largest consumer electronics companies, making the potential market impact significant. The Commission is soliciting public-interest comments on how the accused articles are used, potential health/safety/welfare concerns, availability and capacity of domestic substitutes, competitive conditions, and effects on U.S. consumers. complainant: BoomCloud 360 Inc. proposed respondents: Apple, Inc.; Samsung Electronics America Co., LTD.; Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; Google LLC products targeted: certain electronic devices with certain audio technologies asserted patents: not identified in the Federal Register notice provided relief sought: limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and bond during the 60-day Presidential review period

Key Points

  • complainant: BoomCloud 360 Inc.
  • proposed respondents: Apple, Inc.; Samsung Electronics America Co., LTD.; Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; Google LLC
  • products targeted: certain electronic devices with certain audio technologies
  • asserted patents: not identified in the Federal Register notice provided
  • relief sought: limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and bond during the 60-day Presidential review period
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