notice Published 2026-01-23

Certain Video-Capable Electronic Devices; Notice of Institution of Investigation

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: The ITC has opened a Section 337 patent investigation into certain video-capable electronic devices, which could eventually lead to import restrictions on infringing products.

What changed: According to the notice, the ITC instituted an investigation based on a complaint by InterDigital, Inc. and InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc. filed December 18, 2025 (supplemented January 6, 2026). The notice states the complaint alleges Section 337 violations tied to the importation and sale of certain video-capable electronic devices that allegedly infringe five U.S. patents (the '211, '674, '724, '855, and '146 patents). The notice states the complainants request a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Who's affected: The notice names "certain video-capable electronic devices" as the products at issue. The notice does not specify HTS chapters or codes, and it does not name particular countries of origin or respondents in the text provided.

What to review:
- Review whether your imported products could fall within the category of video-capable electronic devices described in the complaint.
- Confirm with your broker or trade counsel whether the five cited patents may be relevant to your goods' technology or features.
- Check the full ITC docket for the list of named respondents and any accused product descriptions once published.
- Confirm the investigation's status and any potential exclusion or cease-and-desist orders before importing.

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 December 18, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of InterDigital, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware and InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware. A letter supplementing the complaint was filed on January 6, 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 by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,741,211 ("the '211 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,747,674 ("the '674 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 8,363,724 ("the '724 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 8,681,855 ("the '855 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 11,917,146 ("the '146 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established 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.