Certain Laptops, Routers and Gateways, and Components Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review in Part an Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion To Amend the Complaint and, on Review, Affirm With Modification To Also Amend the Notice of Investigation

Brief takeaway: An ITC Section 337 investigation into certain laptops, routers, gateways, and their components has been amended to add new patent-infringement allegations against the named respondents.

What changed: According to the notice, the Commission determined to review in part an ALJ's initial determination that granted a motion to amend the complaint to allege infringement of claims 7, 9, 10, and 20 of U.S. Patent No. 10,917,272. The notice states that, on review, the Commission affirmed with modification to also amend the notice of investigation.

Who's affected: The notice names certain laptops, routers and gateways, and components thereof. It names respondents ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Taipei, Taiwan), ASUS Computer International, Inc. (Fremont, CA), TP-Link Systems Inc. (Irvine, CA), and Ubiquiti Inc. (New York, NY). The notice cites Taiwan as an origin. No HTS codes are specified.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported products fall within the categories of laptops, routers, gateways, or components described in this investigation.
- Confirm with your broker or trade counsel whether any of the named respondents are in your supply chain.
- Check the status and scope of the underlying Section 337 investigation and the '272 patent allegations.
- Review whether any exclusion order or remedy could later affect your imports and monitor for further ITC action.

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