Certain Secondary Cylindrical Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1518 (Violation)

LG Energy Solution Ltd. and LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. file a Section 337 complaint against EVE, Bosch, Koki and Chervon entities, alleging that imported secondary cylindrical batteries, components and products containing them infringe five LGES patents (the '257, '866, '924, '965 and '735 patents). The complaint targets EVE cylindrical cells and the power tool products of Bosch, Koki (Metabo) and Chervon (EGO) that contain them. Complainants seek a permanent limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders and a bond during Presidential review. The domestic industry is alleged to be in the process of being established through LGES Arizona's cylindrical battery plant. Complainants: LG Energy Solution Ltd. (Korea) and LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc.; proposed respondents are the EVE, Bosch, Koki and Chervon groups. Asserted patents: U.S. Patent Nos. 8,420,257, 11,749,866, 12,412,924, 12,412,965 and 12,646,735, covering cap assemblies, safety vents, separators, electrode winding and multi-tab structures. Accused products: secondary cylindrical batteries and components such as EVE 2170 and 18650 cells (e.g., 20P, 29V, 50E, 40PL), and Bosch, Koki/Metabo and Chervon/EGO products containing EVE cells. Domestic industry: alleged to be in the process of being established under 19 U.S.C. § 1337(a)(2), based on about $3.2 billion committed to the Arizona cylindrical cell plant, with production expected in late 2026. Relief: a permanent limited exclusion order, permanent cease and desist orders and a bond during the 60-day Presidential review period; a companion Eastern District of Texas action is concurrently filed.