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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 has received a complaint from Aardvark Medical Inc. alleging that several companies are importing and selling nasal devices that violate section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complaint requests actions like exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against these companies. The Commission is inviting public comments on the impact these actions could have on American public health, welfare, competitive conditions, and consumers. Comments must be submitted electronically within eight days of this notice's publication.

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 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 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 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 explains how it handles breaches of administrative protective orders (APOs), which protect confidential business information during investigations. The document details procedures for reporting breaches and the potential consequences for violators, such as reprimands or disqualifications. APO breaches most often occur when sensitive data is accidentally exposed to unauthorized individuals, and the Commission considers both mitigating and aggravating factors when deciding on penalties. The goal is to prevent future breaches and maintain trust in the Commission's protective measures.

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.

The U.S. International Trade Commission investigated a complaint from Heraeus Medical LLC and Heraeus Medical GmbH about misappropriation of trade secrets by companies including Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. The investigation looked into whether these actions violated section 337, which concerns trade practices injuring U.S. industries. Ultimately, the Commission concluded that there was no violation as Heraeus failed to prove the existence of a domestic industry impacted by these actions. Thus, the investigation was terminated without penalties against Zimmer Biomet.

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.