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ITC Section 337 Investigations

Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. § 1337) lets the U.S. International Trade Commission exclude imported articles that infringe a U.S. patent when a domestic industry relating to the patent exists or is being established. These posts cover new complaints, notices of investigation and Commission determinations.

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ITC · Oct. 6, 2026Certain Mobile Electronic Devices and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1525The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1525 based on a complaint by trinamiX Sensing LLC and trinamiX GmbH against Apple Inc. The investigation targets iPhones and iPads and related components, including processors and…
ITC · Sept. 29, 2026Certain Extrusion-Coated Magnet WireEssex Solutions Inc. and Essex Solutions USA LLC filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain extrusion-coated magnet wire imported, sold for importation, or sold after importation by Wellascent Electronic (Ganzhou) Co., Ltd. and…
ITC · Sept. 28, 2026Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (IV)Netlist, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain dynamic random access memory (DRAM) devices, products containing the same, and components thereof; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patents. Netlist…
ITC · Sept. 23, 2026Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (III); Inv. No. 337-TA-1523The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1523 based on Netlist, Inc.'s complaint alleging Section 337 violations through importation and sale of certain DDR5 DRAM DIMM devices, products containing them, and components thereof. Named…
ITC · Sept. 23, 2026Certain Powered Rocker-Recliner and Glider-Recliner Mechanisms and Seating Units Containing Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1524The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1524 based on a complaint by Ultra-Mek, Incorporated, Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, and L&P Property Management Company alleging infringement of four patents by imported powered rocker-recliner…
ITC · Sept. 22, 2026Certain Wearable Breast Pumps, Associated Milk Storage Containers, and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1522The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1522 based on a complaint by Willow Innovations, Inc. and Willow Blossom HoldCo Ltd. alleging infringement of utility and design patents by imported wearable breast pumps, associated milk…
ITC · Sept. 21, 2026Certain Wearable Activity and Health Monitoring Devices and Systems Containing SameUnaliWear, Inc. filed a pre-institution Section 337 complaint targeting certain wearable activity and health monitoring devices and systems imported or sold by Samsung, Google, and Garmin entities. The Federal Register notice does not…
ITC · Sept. 16, 2026Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio Technologies; Inv. No. 337-TA-1521The 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.…
ITC · Sept. 9, 2026Certain Vertical Power Delivery Systems, Components Thereof, and Computing Systems Containing the SameVicor Corporation filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain vertical power delivery systems, components thereof, and computing systems containing the same. The Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patents, and…
ITC · Sept. 4, 2026Certain Mobile Electronic Devices and Components ThereoftrinamiX Sensing LLC and trinamiX GmbH filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain mobile electronic devices and components thereof imported or sold by Apple Inc.; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patents.…
ITC · Aug. 28, 2026Certain Mobile Devices with Hardware and Software for Exchanging Electronic Content; Inv. No. 337-TA-1520The Commission instituted a Section 337 investigation based on GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch's complaint against Apple Inc. concerning alleged infringement of claims 1-3 and 13-17 of U.S. Patent No. 12,022,369. The accused…
ITC · Aug. 25, 2026Certain Melanoma Predictive and Prognostic Tests and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1519The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1519 based on Castle Biosciences, Inc.'s complaint alleging Section 337 violations through false and misleading advertising involving imported melanoma predictive and prognostic CP-GEP…
ITC · Aug. 24, 2026Certain Powered Rocker-Recliner and Glider-Recliner Mechanisms and Seating Units Containing SameUltra-Mek, Incorporated, Leggett & Platt, Incorporated, and L&P Property Management Company filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imported powered rocker-recliner and glider-recliner mechanisms and seating units containing those…
ITC · Aug. 20, 2026Certain Secondary Cylindrical Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1518The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1518 based on a complaint by LG Energy Solution Ltd. and LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. against EVE Energy, Bosch, Koki Holdings, and Chervon entities. The investigation concerns secondary…
ITC · Aug. 20, 2026Certain Wearable Breast Pumps, Associated Milk Storage Containers, and Components ThereofWillow Innovations, Inc. and Willow Blossom HoldCo Ltd. filed a pre-institution Section 337 complaint targeting imported wearable breast pumps, associated milk storage containers, and components thereof. The Federal Register notice does…
ITC · Aug. 18, 2026Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio TechnologiesBoomCloud 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.…
ITC · Aug. 17, 2026Certain Transformers and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1517The Commission instituted a Section 337 investigation based on Ayr Energy, Inc.’s complaint against Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Private Limited, Zetwerk Manufacturing USA Inc., KRYFS Power Components Ltd., and Unimacts Global, LLC.…
ITC · Aug. 13, 2026Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (III)Netlist, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain DRAM devices, products containing them, and components thereof; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patent numbers. Netlist seeks a limited exclusion…
ITC · Aug. 12, 2026Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Inv. No. 337-TA-1516The Commission instituted a Section 337 investigation based on Maxell, Ltd.'s complaint alleging that Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. import and sell Samsung-branded smartphones and tablets that…
Fed. Cir. · Aug. 11, 2026Lenovo (United States) Inc. v. International Trade CommissionThe Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal by agreement of the parties under Rule 42(b). Each side will bear its own costs.
ITC · July 28, 2026Certain Mobile Devices with Hardware and Software for Exchanging Electronic Content and Components ThereofGG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch filed a Section 337 complaint targeting Apple Inc. over certain mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content and components thereof. The Federal Register notice does not…
Fed. Cir. · July 23, 2026CARTESSA AESTHETICS, LLC v. ITCThe Federal Circuit held that the appeals were moot because the asserted patent had expired and the ITC can provide only prospective relief. Potential indirect effects of the ITC determination in PTO proceedings did not preserve a live…
ITC · July 22, 2026Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1514The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1514 based on The Ergo Baby Carrier, Inc.’s complaint alleging Section 337 violations through imported adjustable child carriers and components. The investigation names multiple U.S., Chinese,…
ITC · July 22, 2026Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof II; Inv. No. 337-TA-1515The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1515 based on Serendia, LLC's complaint alleging Section 337 violations through infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 9,320,536, 9,775,774, 10,869,812, and 12,220,549. The accused products are…
ITC · July 17, 2026Certain Transformers and Components ThereofAyr Energy, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain transformers and components thereof imported or sold by Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Private Limited, Zetwerk Manufacturing USA Inc., KRYFS Power Components Ltd., and…
ITC · July 17, 2026Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Inv. No. 337-TA-1432 (Violation)The ALJ found a § 337 violation only as to U.S. Patent No. 11,490,004, concluding that Samsung infringed claims 1 and 10, Maxell proved technical and economic domestic industry, and Samsung failed to prove invalidity. No violation was…
ITC · July 16, 2026Certain Foundry Coke; Inv. No. 337-TA-1512The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1512 based on a complaint by SunCoke Technology and Development LLC and Jewell Coke Company L.P. alleging Section 337 violations through importation and post-importation sale of certain…
ITC · July 15, 2026Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (II); Inv. No. 337-TA-1511The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1511 based on Netlist, Inc.'s complaint alleging Section 337 violations through importation and sale of DRAM devices, products containing them, and components thereof that allegedly…
ITC · July 14, 2026Certain Convertible Child Highchairs; Inv. No. 337-TA-1510The USITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1510 based on Kids2, LLC's complaint alleging Section 337 violations through infringement of five patents covering convertible child highchairs. The investigation targets Graco, Newell…
ITC · July 14, 2026Certain TOPCon Solar Cells, Modules, Panels, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1494 (Violation)This supplemental complaint submission replaces Exhibit No. 4 with a USPTO-certified recorded Patent Security Agreement concerning U.S. Patent No. 9,130,074, apparently to support First Solar, Inc.’s standing/ownership record in the…
ITC · July 10, 2026Certain Mobile Electronic Devices; Inv. No. 337-TA-3922 (Violation)Maxell, Ltd. filed a Section 337 complaint against Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., alleging that Samsung smartphones and tablets infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 10,812,646; 12,513,408; 12,061,760;…
ITC · July 10, 2026Certain Melanoma Predictive and Prognostic Tests and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-3921 (Violation)Castle Biosciences filed a non-patent Section 337 complaint against SkylineDx Holding B.V., SkylineDx USA, Qiagen GmbH, and Qiagen LLC alleging Lanham Act false advertising and unfair competition involving SkylineDx’s imported Merlin…
ITC · July 1, 2026Certain Vehicle Space Guards; Inv. No. 337-TA-1509The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1509 based on allegations that imported vehicle space guards infringe claims 1-4, 6, 8-12, 14-16, and 18-19 of U.S. Patent No. 7,527,314. The investigation names complainant Jonathan…
Fed. Cir. · July 1, 2026BLUE AIR FSE LLC v. ITCThe Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b) based on the parties’ agreement. Each side will bear its own costs.
Fed. Cir. · July 1, 2026RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc. v. ITCThe Federal Circuit dismissed the appeal under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b) based on the parties’ agreement. Each side will bear its own costs.
ITC · June 29, 2026Certain Systems, Devices, Software, Compositions, Chemicals, and Laboratory Supplies for Studying Proteins; Inv. No. 337-TA-1508The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1508 based on a complaint by Seer, Inc. and The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. against Nanomics Biotechnology Co., Ltd. The investigation concerns automated proteomics workstations…
ITC · June 26, 2026Certain Heavy Machinery and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1507The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1507 based on Caterpillar Inc.'s complaint alleging that Doosan Bobcat entities violate Section 337 through importation and sale of infringing heavy machinery and components. The accused…
ITC · June 23, 2026Certain Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof IISerendia, LLC filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imported dermatological treatment devices and components thereof, naming InMode and multiple BTL entities as proposed respondents. The Federal Register notice does not identify the…
ITC · June 22, 2026Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components ThereofThe Ergobaby Carrier, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imports of certain adjustable child carriers and components thereof; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patents. Ergobaby seeks a limited exclusion…
ITC · June 18, 2026Certain Anode Materials for Use in Battery Cells and BatteriesSila Nanotechnologies, Inc. and Georgia Tech Research Corporation filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imported anode materials for use in battery cells and batteries; the Federal Register notice provided does not identify the asserted…
ITC · June 16, 2026Certain Foundry CokeSunCoke Technology and Development LLC and Jewell Coke Company L.P. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imports and post-importation sales of certain foundry coke by Czech, German, Polish, and Italian respondents. The Federal Register…
ITC · June 16, 2026Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Devices, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof (II)Netlist, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint targeting certain DRAM devices, products containing the same, and components thereof, naming Samsung, Google, Super Micro, NVIDIA, and Broadcom entities as proposed respondents. The Federal…
ITC · June 15, 2026Certain Convertible Child HighchairsKids2, LLC filed a Section 337 complaint targeting imported convertible child highchairs sold by Graco/Newell entities and Baby Trend; the Federal Register notice does not identify the asserted patent(s). Kids2 seeks a limited exclusion…
Fed. Cir. · June 11, 2026In re Ecto World LLCThe Federal Circuit denied mandamus because Ecto World did not show a clear and indisputable right to an order directing the ITC to terminate or stay its ongoing Section 337 investigation. Ecto World did not show that a jurisdictional…
ITC · June 10, 2026Certain NAND and DRAM Memory Chips and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1506The Commission instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1506 based on MonolithIC 3D Inc.’s complaint alleging Section 337 violations by KIOXIA and SK hynix entities. The investigation covers 3D NAND memory chips, HBM DRAM memory chips, and…
ITC · June 9, 2026Certain GPU Computing Systems, Data Processing Unit (DPU) Technologies, and Associated Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1505The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1505 based on Xockets, Inc.’s complaint against NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Amazon Web Services, and Annapurna Labs. The investigation concerns rack-scale GPU computing systems with network…
ITC · June 5, 2026Certain Smart Devices; Inv. No. 337-TA-1504The 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…
ITC · June 4, 2026Certain Pickleball Paddles; Inv. No. 337-TA-1503The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1503 based on Sport Squad, Inc. d/b/a JOOLA's complaint alleging Section 337 violations involving imported pickleball paddles that infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 12,465,826 and 12,357,891. The…
ITC · June 2, 2026Certain Energy Drinks and Labeling and Packaging Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1502The USITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1502 based on Monster Energy Company's complaint alleging Section 337 violations through importation and U.S. sale of gray market energy drinks bearing Monster's asserted trademarks. The…
ITC · June 1, 2026Certain NAND and DRAM Memory Chips and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-3908 (Violation)This supplemental complaint replaces paragraph 24 to clarify that MonolithIC 3D Inc. accuses proposed/unknown respondents of violating Section 337 by importing, selling for importation, and selling after importation certain 3D NAND memory…
ITC · June 1, 2026Certain Vehicle Space Guards; Inv. No. 337-TA-3912 (Violation)Jonathan Black Kotyk filed a Section 337 complaint against Drop Stop, LLC, Walmart, The Container Store, 232 Technologies Inc., and Sporty’s, alleging that imported vehicle space guard products, including the Drop Stop Seat Gap Filler,…
ITC · May 28, 2026Certain Systems, Devices, Software, Compositions, Chemicals, and Laboratory Supplies for Studying Proteins; Inv. No. 337-TA-3911 (Violation)Seer, Inc. and The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint against proposed respondent Nanomics Biotechnology Co., Ltd. alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 11,435,360; 11,630,112; 12,050,222; 12,228,566; and…
ITC · May 28, 2026Certain NAND and DRAM Memory Chips and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-3908 (Violation)MonolithIC 3D Inc. filed a Section 337 complaint against as-yet unidentified/proposed respondents alleging infringement of unspecified asserted patents by imported NAND and DRAM memory chips and products containing them. The accused…
ITC · May 27, 2026Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components ThereofPre-Institution Complaint: DN-337 — Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof. Complainant: Unknown Complainant.
ITC · May 27, 2026Certain Coated Confectionery Products and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1501The ITC instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1501 based on Promotion in Motion, Inc.'s complaint alleging Section 337 violations through importation and sale of coated fruit snack products containing probiotics. The investigation targets…
ITC · May 26, 2026Certain Heavy Machinery and Components ThereofPre-Institution Complaint: DN-3910 — Certain Heavy Machinery and Components Thereof. Complainant: Unknown Complainant.
ITC · May 22, 2026Certain Vehicle Parts and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1491 (Violation)General Motors LLC and GM Global Technology Operations LLC have filed a Section 337 complaint at the USITC against unknown respondents alleging infringement of patents covering certain vehicle parts and components, seeking to block…
ITC · May 22, 2026Certain Nanolaminate Alloy Coated Metal Parts and Products Containing the Same; Inv. No. 337-TA-1431 (Violation)The ALJ found no violation of Section 337, concluding that Modumetal failed to prove by a preponderance of evidence that Respondents' ToughShield® Plus coated products infringe Asserted Claims 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 of the '419 patent or…
ITC · May 21, 2026Certain Boiler Protection for Absorption Refrigeration Systems and Components Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-1453 (Violation)Insufficient information to determine the ALJ's holding, as the decision text provided contains zero characters (empty input beyond the case caption). No claim construction, infringement, or violation findings can be extracted.
ITC · May 21, 2026Certain Energy Drinks and Labeling and Packaging Thereof; Inv. No. 337-TA-3902 (Violation)Monster Energy Company filed a Section 337 complaint at the USITC against multiple respondents, including Gig Wholesale Corp. and Asialink NZ Limited, alleging trademark infringement arising from the importation and sale of unauthorized…
Fed. Cir. · May 11, 2026Bissell, Inc. v. ITCThe Federal Circuit affirmed the ITC's final determination in full. Substantial evidence supported the findings of no literal or equivalents infringement by Tineco's redesigned products, the findings that Bissell's domestic industry…
Fed. Cir. · Apr. 23, 2026Centripetal Networks, LLC v. ITCThe Federal Circuit affirmed the ITC's finding of no Section 337 violation as to the '370 Patent, holding that substantial evidence supported the Commission's determination that Centripetal's domestic industry product failed to satisfy…

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