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The U.S. International Trade Commission has started an investigation following a complaint by Trina Solar companies based in the U.S. and China. The complaint, filed on October 23, 2024, alleges that specific imported solar cells and related products infringe on U.S. patents 9,722,104 and 10,230,009. The investigation aims to determine if U.S. trade laws have been violated and whether an exclusion order to stop imports of the infringing products is needed. Several companies, including CSI Solar and Canadian Solar entities, are named as respondents in the investigation.

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) by AX Wireless, LLC, based in Austin, Texas. The complaint alleges that certain video game consoles, routers, gateways, and their components are being imported into the United States in violation of patent rights connected to four specific U.S. patents. The ITC has started an investigation to determine if there is indeed a violation and if the importation of these products should be stopped. The companies named in the complaint include Sony Interactive Entertainment and Vantiva, both inside and outside of the U.S.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced a notice following a complaint from For Kids By Parents, Inc., regarding accusations of patent infringement. The complaint alleges that certain companies from China have been importing and selling urine splash guards that infringe on two U.S. patents. As a result, the Commission has initiated an investigation to determine if there is a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complainant is seeking exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against the accused companies.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint filed by Longitude Licensing Ltd. and Marlin Semiconductor Limited, alleging violations involving certain semiconductor devices and their components. The complaint mentions violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by various companies, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Apple Inc. The Commission is seeking public comments on the potential impact of the requested actions, such as an exclusion order and cease and desist orders, on public health, competitive conditions, and U.S. consumers. Written submissions must be filed electronically within eight days of the notice's publication in the Federal Register.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has started an investigation based on a complaint from Credo Semiconductor Inc. and Credo Technology Group Ltd. The complaint, filed in March and amended in April 2025, alleges that certain companies are importing electrical cables into the U.S. that infringe on specific patents held by Credo. The companies named in the complaint include Amphenol Corporation, Molex, LLC, and TE Connectivity PLC. The Commission will explore whether these imports violate section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and will potentially issue orders to halt their importation if patent infringements are confirmed.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has received an amended complaint from Razor USA LLC and Shane Chen regarding potential violations of trade laws by several companies involved in the importation and sale of motorized self-balancing vehicles. The complaint calls for a limited exclusion order, cease and desist orders, and a bond on allegedly infringing products. The ITC invites comments from the public and interested parties on how these requested actions could impact public health, competitive conditions, and consumer interests in the United States. Comments on these issues are due within eight calendar days of this notice's publication, with the possibility for further comment opportunities after the initial determination.

Modumetal, Inc. of Snohomish, Washington, filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission on November 19, 2024, claiming that certain companies violated section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complaint alleges that specific nanolaminate alloy coated metal parts and products infringe on Modumetal's U.S. Patents No. 10,253,419 and No. 11,242,613. The Commission has started an investigation to determine if these claims hold true and whether there is an existing U.S. industry related to these products. If the investigation finds violations, the Commission could issue orders to exclude these products from the U.S. or cease their sale.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has announced that an investigation has been launched following a complaint by Corning Incorporated. The complaint alleges that certain companies are illegally importing glass substrates for liquid crystal displays, infringing on Corning’s patents, and misappropriating trade secrets. The investigation aims to determine if there has been a violation of laws protecting U.S. industries. If a violation is found, the Commission may issue orders to stop these imports.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has received a complaint from Solas OLED Ltd., an Irish company, accusing several companies, including BOE Technology and Samsung, of violating section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The alleged violations involve importing and selling OLED display devices and components that infringe on Solas OLED's patents in the United States. The ITC is initiating an investigation and may issue orders to stop the sale and import of the offending products if the allegations are proven. The implicated companies are required to respond to the complaint and the investigation notice within 20 days of being served.

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 5, 2024, by Schütz Container Systems, Inc. and Protechna S.A., alleging that imported composite intermediate bulk containers violate multiple U.S. patents. The complaint accuses several Chinese companies of infringing on these patents and requests the Commission to investigate and potentially issue exclusion and cease and desist orders. An investigation has been initiated to look into these claims and whether a relevant industry exists in the U.S. The Commission has also outlined details for the investigation process and response requirements for the accused entities.