Federal Register #337TA1518

USITC Investigation: Secondary Cylindrical Batteries and Components Patent Infringement

This opportunity concerns a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) investigation into alleged patent infringement involving secondary (rechargeable) cylindrical batteries and their components. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - LG Energy Solution Ltd. (Korea) - LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. - EVE Energy Co. - Robert Bosch GmbH - Koki Holdings - Chervon entities - Products/Services Requested: - Secondary (rechargeable) cylindrical batteries - Includes components such as top cap assemblies, electrode windings, separators, battery housings, and assemblies - Also includes products containing these batteries - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Investigation relates to alleged infringement of several U.S. patents (8,420,257; 11,749,866; 12,412,924; 12,412,965; 12,646,735) - Complainants request limited exclusion and cease and desist orders if violations are found - Focus is on determining violations and whether a U.S. industry is being established

Description

A complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on July 21, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of LG Energy Solution Ltd. of Korea and LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. of Queen Creek, Arizona. The complaint alleges violations based on the importation, sale for importation, and sale within the United States after importation of certain secondary cylindrical batteries, components thereof, and products containing the same due to infringement of several U.S. patents. The Commission has instituted an investigation to determine if there is a violation and whether an industry in the United States is in the process of being established. The complainants request the issuance of a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders after the investigation.

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