Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio Technologies; Inv. No. 337-TA-1521

The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1521 based on BoomCloud 360 Inc.'s complaint alleging that Apple, Samsung, and Google import or sell electronic devices with audio technologies that infringe claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,524,078, 11,533,560, and 11,051,121. The accused products include mobile phones, tablets, and related devices with spatial audio, dynamic audio enhancement, crosstalk processing, and speaker-asymmetry compensation features. The investigation targets core audio-processing features in high-volume consumer electronics sold by major platform and handset manufacturers. If BoomCloud proves infringement and domestic industry, the requested limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders could affect importation and U.S. sales of smartphones, tablets, and other devices incorporating advanced spatial or dynamic audio enhancement technologies. The Commission instituted the investigation on September 15, 2026, following a complaint filed by BoomCloud 360 Inc. and a subsequent supplement. The asserted patents are U.S. Patent Nos. 10,524,078, 11,533,560, and 11,051,121, with the investigation covering claims 1-23, 1-43, and 1-30, respectively. Named respondents are Apple, Inc.; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; Samsung Electronics America, Inc.; and Google LLC, and the requested remedies include a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders.