Opportunity
Federal Register #337-TA-1441
ITC Patent Investigation: Glass Substrates for LCDs – Review of Infringement and Remedies
Buyer
International Trade Commission
Posted
June 11, 2026
Identifier
337-TA-1441
This notice from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) addresses an investigation into patent infringement involving glass substrates for liquid crystal displays (LCDs), initiated by Corning Incorporated. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) - OEMs and Vendors Named: - Corning Incorporated (complainant) - Caihong Display Devices Co., Ltd. (Irico Display Devices) - Hisense USA Corporation - HKC Corporation Ltd. - HKC Overseas Ltd. - LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. - TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (CSOT) - TTE Technology, Inc. (TCL North America) - VIZIO, Inc. - Xianyang CaiHong Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (CHOT) - Products/Services Involved: - Glass substrates for LCDs and products containing these substrates - 615 accused products found to infringe U.S. Patent Nos. 8,642,491 and 8,640,498 - 616 accused products found not to infringe - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The ITC is considering exclusion orders and cease and desist orders as remedies for patent infringement - The Commission requests written submissions from parties and interested agencies regarding remedy, public interest, and bonding - The focus is on legal and regulatory review, not procurement of goods or services - Input is sought on the impact of potential remedies on public health, welfare, competitive conditions, U.S. production, and consumers
Description
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to review in part a final initial determination finding a violation of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 regarding certain glass substrates for liquid crystal displays, products containing the same, and methods for manufacturing. The Commission requests written submissions on remedy, the public interest, and bonding. The investigation involves allegations of patent infringement and the Commission is considering exclusion orders and cease and desist orders as potential remedies.