Notice2026-08616
Certain Active Electrical Cables and Components Thereof; Notice of Commission Determination Not To Review Two Initial Determinations Terminating the Investigation as to the Remaining Respondents Based on Settlement; Termination of the Investigation
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Published
May 4, 2026
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International Trade Commission
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review two initial determinations ("IDs") of the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") that terminate the remaining respondents Molex, LLC ("Molex") of Lisle, Illinois (Order No. 43) and TE Connectivity Corporation ("TECC") of Berwyn, Pennsylvania (Order No. 44) from the above-captioned investigation based on settlement. The investigation is terminated as to Molex and TECC and, thus, in its entirety.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 85 (Monday, May 4, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24007-24008]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08616]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1446]
Certain Active Electrical Cables and Components Thereof; Notice
of Commission Determination Not To Review Two Initial Determinations
Terminating the Investigation as to the Remaining Respondents Based on
Settlement; Termination of the Investigation
AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade
Commission has determined not to review two initial determinations
(``IDs'') of the presiding administrative law judge (``ALJ'') that
terminate the remaining respondents Molex, LLC (``Molex'') of Lisle,
Illinois (Order No. 43) and TE Connectivity Corporation (``TECC'') of
Berwyn, Pennsylvania (Order No. 44) from the above-captioned
investigation based on settlement. The investigation is terminated as
to Molex and TECC and, thus, in its entirety.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard P. Hadorn, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-3179. Copies of non-
confidential documents filed in connection with this investigation may
be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at <a href="https://edis.usitc.gov">https://edis.usitc.gov</a>. For help accessing EDIS, please email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5b1e1f120868133e372b1b2e28322f38753c342d"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e8adaca1bbdba08d8498a89d9b819c8bc68f879e">[email protected]</span></a>. General information concerning the Commission may
also be obtained by accessing its internet server at <a href="https://www.usitc.gov">https://www.usitc.gov</a>. Hearing-impaired persons are advised that information on
this matter can be obtained by contacting the Commission's TDD
terminal, telephone (202) 205-1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation
on April 18, 2025, based on a complaint filed by Credo Semiconductor
Inc. of San Jose, California and Credo Technology Group Ltd. of the
Cayman Islands (collectively, ``Credo''). 90 FR 16551-52 (Apr. 18,
2025). The complaint, as amended, alleges violations of section 337 of
the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, based on the
importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the
sale within the United States after importation of certain active
electrical cables and components thereof by reason of the infringement
of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,877,233 (``the '233 patent''),
11,012,252, and 11,032,111. Id. The notice of investigation names three
respondents: Amphenol Corporation (``Amphenol'') of Wallingford,
Connecticut; Molex; and TE Connectivity PLC (``TE PLC'') of Galway,
Ireland. Id. at 16552. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations
(``OUII'') is also named as a party. Id.
On June 30, 2025, the Commission amended the complaint and notice
of investigation to replace respondent TE PLC with TECC. Order No. 7
(May 28, 2025), unreviewed by 90 FR 27876-77 (June 30, 2025).
On September 24, 2025, the Commission terminated the investigation
as to respondent Amphenol based on settlement. Order No. 18 (Sept. 5,
2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Sept. 24, 2025).
On December 3, 2025, the Commission terminated the investigation as
to the '233 patent based on withdrawal of the complaint. Order No. 21
(Sept. 30, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Dec. 3, 2025).
On March 26, 2026, Credo and Molex filed a joint motion to
terminate the investigation as to Molex based on a settlement
agreement, attaching thereto confidential and public versions of the
subject agreement. On April 2, 2026, OUII filed a response in support
of the motion. Respondent TECC did not file a response.
On March 26, 2026, Credo and TECC filed a joint motion to terminate
the investigation as to TECC based on a settlement agreement, attaching
thereto confidential and public versions of the subject agreement. The
motion states that respondent Molex does not oppose the motion. On
April 3, 2026, OUII filed a response in support of the motion.
Respondent Molex did not file a response.
On April 14, 2026, the ALJ issued both subject IDs (Order Nos. 43
and 44). Order Nos. 43 and 44 grant the unopposed motions to terminate
the investigation as to Molex and TECC, respectively, finding that the
motions comply with the requirements of Commission Rule 210.21(b)(1)
(19 CFR 210.21(b)(1)), and that the proposed settlements do not
adversely affect the public interest in accordance with Commission Rule
210.50(b)(2) (19 CFR 210.50(b)(2)). Order No. 43 at 2-3; Order No. 44
at 2-3. Order Nos. 43 and 44 further grant the moving parties' requests
to limit service of the confidential settlement agreements. Order No.
43 at 3-5; Order No. 44 at 3-5. No petitions for review of the subject
IDs were filed.
The Commission has determined not to review the subject IDs. The
investigation is hereby terminated as to the remaining respondents
Molex and TECC and, thus, in its entirety.
The Commission vote for this determination took place on April 29,
2026.
The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and
in Part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR
part 210).
By order of the Commission.
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Issued: April 30, 2026.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-08616 Filed 5-1-26; 8:45 am]
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