Federal Register #337TA1474

USITC Patent Investigation Update: Screen Protectors (Superior Communications vs. Belkin)

This notice from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) addresses a procedural update in a patent investigation involving screen protectors: - The USITC will not review the administrative law judge's initial determination to amend the complaint in the investigation. - The amendment: - Asserts claim 9 of U.S. Patent No. 10,021,818. - Withdraws allegations of infringement for claim 6 of U.S. Patent No. 9,931,823; claims 6 and 19 of the '818 patent; claim 6 of U.S. Patent No. 10,399,315; and claim 6 of U.S. Patent No. 11,155,067. - The investigation concerns alleged patent infringement related to certain screen protectors, screen protector systems, and their components. - Key parties: - Superior Communications Inc. (complainant) - Belkin International, Inc. and Belkin Inc. (respondents) - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is a legal and procedural matter, not a solicitation or contract award.

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination granting Superior Communications Inc.'s motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation. The amendment asserts claim 9 of U.S. Patent No. 10,021,818 and withdraws allegations of infringement for several other claims of multiple patents. The investigation involves allegations of patent infringement related to certain screen protectors, screen protector systems, and components thereof. The Commission's determination was made on April 29, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

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