Notice2026-11550
Certain Oil Vaporizing Devices, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Institution of Formal Enforcement Proceeding
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June 10, 2026
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International Trade Commission
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to institute a formal enforcement proceeding relating to the limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders (collectively, "the remedial orders") issued on January 20, 2026, in the above-referenced investigation, against respondents STIIIZY IP LLC f/k/a STIIIZY LLC; STIIIZY, Inc. d/b/a Shryne Group Inc. (collectively, "STIIIZY"); ALD Group Limited; and ALD Hong Kong Holdings (collectively, "ALD").
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 111 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11550]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1392 (Enforcement)]
Certain Oil Vaporizing Devices, Components Thereof, and Products
Containing the Same; Notice of Institution of Formal Enforcement
Proceeding
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 to institute a formal enforcement proceeding
relating to the limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders
(collectively, ``the remedial orders'') issued on January 20, 2026, in
the above-referenced investigation, against respondents STIIIZY IP LLC
f/k/a STIIIZY LLC; STIIIZY, Inc. d/b/a Shryne Group Inc. (collectively,
``STIIIZY''); ALD Group Limited; and ALD Hong Kong Holdings
(collectively, ``ALD'').
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: B. Rashmi Borah, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2518. 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#f7b2b3bea4c4bf929b87b782849e8394d9909881"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c481808d97f78ca1a8b484b1b7adb0a7eaa3abb2">[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
on (202) 205-1810.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission instituted this investigation
on March 6, 2024, based on a complaint filed by complainant PAX Labs,
Inc. (``PAX''). 89 FR 16025-26 (Mar. 6, 2024). The complaint, as
supplemented, alleged violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of
1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337 (``section 337''), in the importation
into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within
the United States after importation of certain oil vaporizing devices,
components thereof, and products containing the same by reason of
infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 11,369,756 (``the
'756 patent''); 11,766,527 (``the '527 patent''); 11,369,757 (``the
'757 patent''); and 11,759,580 (``the '580 patent''). Id. The complaint
further alleged that a domestic industry exists. Id. The Commission's
notice of investigation named STIIIZY and ALD as respondents. Id. The
Office of Unfair Import Investigations (``OUII'') was not named as a
party to the investigation.
On January 20, 2026, the Commission issued a final determination
finding a violation of section 337 by STIIIZY and ALD with respect to
all asserted claims. 91 FR 2960-62 (Jan. 23, 2026). The Commission
issued a limited exclusion order against STIIIZY and ALD and a cease
and desist order against STIIIZY. Id. at 2961-62. The Commission also
set a 100 percent bond in the limited exclusion order and cease and
desist order during the period of Presidential review, which ended on
March 21, 2026. Id. at 2961-62.
On May 19, 2026, PAX filed an enforcement complaint against STIIIZY
and ALD requesting that the Commission institute an enforcement
proceeding under Commission Rule 210.75 (19 CFR 210.75). PAX alleges
that STIIIZY and ALD continue to import into the United States, sell
for importation, or sell within the United States after importation,
products that infringe one or more of claims 1, 5, and 10 of the '756
patent; claims 1, 13, 15, and 20 of the '757 patent; claims 1, 5, 10,
11, 17, 18, and 22 of the '527 patent; and claims 1, 6-8, 10 and of the
'580 patent, in violation of the remedial orders.
Having examined the enforcement complaint and the supporting
exhibits, the Commission has determined that the complaint complies
with the requirements for institution of a formal enforcement
proceeding. Accordingly, the Commission has determined to institute a
formal enforcement proceeding, pursuant to Commission Rule 210.75(a)
(19 CFR 210.75(a)), to determine whether violations of the remedial
orders have occurred and to determine what, if any, enforcement
measures are appropriate. STIIIZY and ALD are named as respondents.
OUII is also named as a party.
In the Order issued concurrently herewith, the Commission has
delegated this enforcement proceeding to the Chief Administrative Law
Judge (``ALJ'') for designation of a presiding ALJ to conduct any
necessary proceedings, issue an Enforcement Initial Determination, and
make a recommendation on appropriate enforcement measures, if any.
The Commission vote for this determination took place on June 5,
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.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-11550 Filed 6-9-26; 8:45 am]
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