Certain Smart Devices; Inv. No. 337-TA-1504

The USITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1504 based on Cerence Operating Company’s complaint against Amazon.com, Inc. and Amazon.com Services, LLC. The investigation concerns alleged infringement of five patents by imported smart speakers, smart displays, smart televisions, tablets, and smart streaming devices. The investigation targets voice-enabled and connected consumer electronics, a high-volume market where exclusionary relief could affect Amazon’s smart-home and streaming-device product lines in the United States. The asserted patents appear directed to speech, user-interface, and smart-device functionality, making the case significant for AI-enabled device ecosystems and import-dependent consumer technology supply chains. The Commission instituted the investigation on June 5, 2026, following a complaint filed May 6, 2026, and supplements filed May 12 and May 13, 2026. The asserted patents are U.S. Patent Nos. 8,306,815; 9,203,972; 8,320,575; 11,929,073; and 8,355,484, with specified claims from each patent placed in issue. The accused product category is defined as smart speakers, smart displays, smart televisions, tablets, and smart streaming devices; Cerence seeks a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.