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Federal Register #Investigation No. 337-TA-1454

ITC Investigation of Patent Infringement: Secondary Cylindrical Batteries and Components

Buyer

International Trade Commission

Posted

August 24, 2026

Respond By

September 18, 2026

Identifier

Investigation No. 337-TA-1454

NAICS

541690, 541110

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is conducting an investigation into alleged patent infringement involving secondary cylindrical batteries and their components. - Government Buyer: - U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - LG Energy Solution Ltd. (Korea) - LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. - EVE Energy Co., Ltd. - Robert Bosch GmbH - Koki Holdings Co., Ltd. - Chervon entities - Products/Services Requested: - Secondary cylindrical batteries (rechargeable) - Components: top cap assembly, electrode windings, separator, battery housings, assemblies - Products containing these batteries/components - Notable Requirements: - Investigation seeks exclusion and cease and desist orders based on alleged patent infringement - Focus is on imports and sales of infringing products - Public interest comments are solicited regarding the impact of potential remedial orders - Technical Information: - Multiple U.S. patents are cited as allegedly infringed - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - Investigation targets both battery components and finished products containing them

Description

The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a Recommended Determination regarding public interest in an investigation of certain Wi-Fi routers, Wi-Fi devices, mesh Wi-Fi network devices, and components thereof. The Commission is extending the deadline for submissions on public interest issues should a violation be found. The notice solicits comments from the public and interested government agencies on the potential impact of remedial orders on public health, competitive conditions, production of competitive articles, and consumers in the United States.

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