Certain Screen Protectors, Screen Protector Systems, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review an Initial Determination To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation

Brief takeaway: The ITC has let a Section 337 investigation into certain screen protectors proceed with an amended set of patent claims, narrowing and adjusting what is being asserted.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission determined not to review the ALJ's initial determination that amended the complaint and notice of investigation. The notice states the amendment adds an assertion of claim 9 of U.S. Patent No. 10,021,818, and withdraws infringement allegations as to claim 6 of the '823 patent, claims 6 and 19 of the '818 patent, claim 6 of the '315 patent, and claim 6 of the '067 patent.

Who's affected: The notice names certain screen protectors, screen protector systems, and components thereof. It does not specify HTS chapters, codes, or countries of origin; the matter arises from a complaint by Superior Communications Inc.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported products fall within the category of screen protectors, screen protector systems, or components described in this investigation.
- Confirm with your broker or counsel the current scope of asserted patent claims as amended.
- Check the underlying investigation docket for any exclusion order or other remedy that may later affect covered goods.
- Confirm effective dates and reporting requirements with a licensed customs broker or CBP.

This is general information, not legal advice and not a compliance determination — confirm specifics with a licensed customs broker or trade counsel.