notice Published 2026-04-02

Certain Video-Capable Electronic Devices, Including Smart Televisions, Monitors, and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

Origins: FR

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: The ITC has begun a Section 337 patent investigation into imported video-capable electronic devices, which could eventually lead to import restrictions if violations are found.

What changed: According to the notice, the ITC instituted an investigation on a complaint filed by InterDigital, Inc. and related entities alleging that certain video-capable electronic devices are imported and sold in violation of Section 337 by infringing six U.S. patents. The notice states the complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders. This is the start of an investigation, not a finding of any violation.

Who's affected: The notice names certain video-capable electronic devices, including smart televisions, monitors, and components thereof. It cites U.S. Patents Nos. 8,085,846; 9,294,784; 10,250,877; 11,695,962; 11,399,168; and 9,654,751. Specific respondents, HTS codes, and countries of origin are not identified in this notice text.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported products fall within the described category of video-capable devices, smart TVs, monitors, or their components.
- Confirm with your customs broker or counsel whether any named respondents or suppliers are part of your supply chain.
- Check the ITC docket for the full complaint, respondent list, and any accession-of-parties or scope details as the investigation proceeds.
- Review whether the asserted patents may relate to technologies in your product lines with your trade or IP counsel.

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

Official notice

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on February 26, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of InterDigital, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware, and InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings SAS of France. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on March 13, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain video-capable electronic devices, including smart televisions, monitors, and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,085,846 ("the '846 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,294,784 ("the '784 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 10,250,877 ("the '877 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,695,962 ("the '962 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,399,168 ("the '168 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 9,654,751 ("the '751 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Source: Federal Register · International Trade Commission · Read the official notice ↗

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This update is a general educational summary based on public CBP CSMS / Federal Register information. It is not legal advice, customs broker advice, a final classification, duty determination, entry instruction, or compliance determination. Importers should confirm applicability, effective dates, HTSUS/Chapter 99 reporting, rates, refunds, PSC procedures, and filing instructions with their licensed customs broker, trade counsel, and/or CBP.