notice Published 2026-01-12

Certain Wearable Devices With Fall Detection and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

📌 ETDETA brief — importer impact summary (educational)

Brief takeaway: The ITC has opened a Section 337 patent investigation into imported wearable fall-detection 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 filed by UnaliWear, Inc. alleging that certain wearable devices with fall detection and their components are imported, sold for importation, or sold after importation in violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The notice states the complaint alleges infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,051,410 and U.S. Patent No. 10,687,193, and that the complainant requests a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

Who's affected: The notice names wearable devices with fall detection and components thereof. Country of origin is not specified in the notice, and no HTS codes are cited.

What to review:
- Review whether any imported products may fall within the described category of wearable fall-detection devices or their components.
- Confirm with your broker or counsel whether your products relate to the patents cited (the '410 and '193 patents).
- Check the ITC docket for updates on scope, named respondents, and any future exclusion or cease-and-desist orders.
- Confirm your sourcing and supplier information in case respondent participation or remedy orders become relevant.

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 12, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of UnaliWear, Inc. of Austin, Texas. Supplements to the complaint were filed on December 31, 2025 and January 5, 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 wearable devices with fall detection and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,051,410 ("the '410 patent") and U.S. Patent No. 10,687,193 ("the '193 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests 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.