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A complaint was filed by Ventria Bioscience Inc. with the U.S. International Trade Commission alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complaint concerns the importation and sale of plant-derived recombinant human serum albumins (rHSA) and related products, which allegedly infringe upon certain U.S. patents and are falsely designated in origin. The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation and will determine whether to issue exclusion and cease and desist orders against the respondents named in the complaint.

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission by Spanx, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia, alleging patent infringement concerning certain shapewear garments. The commission has decided to investigate whether shapewear products imported into the U.S. infringe on the specified patents and whether there's a U.S. industry being harmed. The parties involved are Spanx, various Chinese companies, and other firms like Honeylove Sculptwear Inc. The commission may issue orders to stop these imports if they find violations of U.S. patent law.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) decided to end an investigation about certain motorized self-balancing vehicles because the issue became moot. Initially, the investigation began because Razor USA and others claimed certain companies were violating patent laws, but after some legal discussions and a Federal Circuit Court remand, the ITC found the case unnecessary to pursue further. The investigation showed some products infringed on patents, but changes in patent claims and other factors led to the decision that the case did not need to continue. The decision to terminate the investigation was officially voted on and recorded on January 22, 2021.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has begun an investigation based on a complaint filed by Razor USA LLC and Shane Chen. They claim that certain motorized self-balancing vehicles imported into the U.S. are infringing on their patents. The complaint named several companies, mostly from China, as respondents who are allegedly violating patent laws by selling these products. The investigation could lead to an exclusion order, which would prevent the import of these products, and other legal actions if patent infringements are confirmed.

The International Trade Commission is requesting public input about a recent ruling from an administrative law judge regarding a potential trade violation. The ruling involves certain dermatological treatment devices and could lead to import restrictions on companies from South Korea, the United States, and Israel if a violation is confirmed. The Commission is focusing on how these potential measures would affect public welfare, competition, and consumers in the U.S. The public and government agencies can submit their views on these issues by January 20, 2025.

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has started an investigation based on a complaint from Corning Incorporated regarding certain glass substrates used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs). The complaint alleges that several companies, including those from China and the U.S., are importing products that infringe on Corning's patents. The ITC will look into whether these actions violate U.S. trade laws and if an industry in the U.S. is affected. As a result, Corning is requesting the ITC to issue orders to prevent further importation and sale of the infringing products.

The U.S. International Trade Commission reviewed an investigation regarding the importation and sale of certain photovoltaic connectors, which allegedly infringed on specific patent claims. Initially, there was a finding of a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act concerning the '153 patent. However, upon review, the Commission reversed this finding, determining that there was no violation due to the accused products not satisfying the necessary patent claims. The investigation has been concluded with no violation found.

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.

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission, claiming that certain companies are importing and selling photovoltaic trunk bus cable assemblies that infringe on its patents. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The Commission has decided to investigate these claims to determine if there is indeed a violation. If the investigation finds in favor of Shoals, it might lead to banning the import of these products and issuing orders to stop their sale.

The U.S. International Trade Commission reviewed a decision by an administrative law judge that found no violation of section 337 by several electronic device companies accused of patent infringement by Ericsson. After investigating, the Commission agreed with the judge's decision that there was no violation, mainly because the patent claims were either invalid or withdrawn. This means the investigation is now closed, and there was no wrongdoing found by the companies involved. The decision was finalized on January 16, 2025.