Notice2026-11573
Certain Smart Devices; Notice of Institution of Investigation
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Published
June 10, 2026
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International Trade Commission
Abstract
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on May 6, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Cerence Operating Company of Burlington, Massachusetts. Supplements to the complaint were filed on May 12, 2026 and May 13, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain smart devices by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,306,815 ("the '815 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,203,972 ("the '972 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 8,320,575 ("the '575 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,929,073 ("the '073 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 8,355,484 ("the '484 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 111 (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35266-35267]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-11573]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1504]
Certain Smart Devices; Notice of Institution of Investigation
AGENCY: U.S. International Trade Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the
U.S. International Trade Commission on May 6, 2026, under section 337
of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Cerence Operating
Company of Burlington, Massachusetts. Supplements to the complaint were
filed on May 12, 2026 and May 13, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented,
alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the
United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United
States after importation of certain smart devices by reason of the
infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,306,815 (``the '815
patent''); U.S. Patent No. 9,203,972 (``the '972 patent''); U.S. Patent
No. 8,320,575 (``the '575 patent''); U.S. Patent No. 11,929,073 (``the
'073 patent''); and U.S. Patent No. 8,355,484 (``the '484 patent'').
The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States
exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant
requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the
investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist
orders.
ADDRESSES: The complaint, except for any confidential information
contained therein, 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#a5e0e1ecf696edc0c9d5e5d0d6ccd1c68bc2cad3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ca8f8e8399f982afa6ba8abfb9a3bea9e4ada5bc">[email protected]</span></a>. Hearing impaired individuals are advised that
information on this matter can be obtained by contacting the
Commission's TDD terminal on (202) 205-1810. Persons with mobility
impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the
Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at (202) 205-
2000. 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>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Orndoff, The Office of the
Secretary, Docket Services Division, U.S. International Trade
Commission, telephone (202) 205-1802.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Authority:
The authority for institution of this investigation is contained in
section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, and
in section 210.10 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure,
19 CFR 210.10 (2026).
Scope of Investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S.
International Trade Commission, on June 5, 2026, ordered that--
(1) Pursuant to subsection (b) of section 337 of the Tariff Act of
1930, as amended, an investigation be instituted to determine whether
there is a violation of subsection (a)(1)(B) of section 337 in the
importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the
sale within the United States after importation of certain products
identified in paragraph (2) by reason of infringement of one or more of
claims 1-5 and 7-23 of the '815 patent; claims 1, 2, 4-6, and 8-13 of
the '972 patent; claims 1-10 of the '575 patent; claims 1-15 of the
'073 patent; and claims 1-17 of the '484 patent, and whether an
industry in the United States exists as required by subsection (a)(2)
of section 337;
(2) Pursuant to section 210.10(b)(1) of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10(b)(1), the plain language
description of the accused products or category of accused products,
which defines the scope of the investigation, is ``smart speakers,
smart displays, smart televisions, tablets, and smart streaming
devices'';
(3) For the purpose of the investigation so instituted, the
following are hereby named as parties upon which this notice of
investigation shall be served:
(a) The complainant is: Cerence Operating Company, 25 Burlington
Mall Road, Suite 416, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803.
(b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in
violation of
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section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be
served:
<a href="http://Amazon.com">Amazon.com</a>, Inc., 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
<a href="http://Amazon.com">Amazon.com</a> Services, LLC, 410 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
(4) For the investigation so instituted, the Chief Administrative
Law Judge, U.S. International Trade Commission, shall designate the
presiding Administrative Law Judge.
Responses to the complaint and the notice of investigation must be
submitted by the named respondents in accordance with section 210.13 of
the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.13.
Pursuant to 19 CFR 201.16(e) and 210.13(a), such responses will be
considered by the Commission if received not later than 20 days after
the date of service by the Commission of the complaint and the notice
of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the
complaint and the notice of investigation will not be granted unless
good cause therefor is shown.
Failure of a respondent to file a timely response to each
allegation in the complaint and in this notice may be deemed to
constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations
of the complaint and this notice, and to authorize the administrative
law judge and the Commission, without further notice to the respondent,
to find the facts to be as alleged in the complaint and this notice and
to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing
such findings, and may result in the issuance of an exclusion order or
a cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: June 5, 2026.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-11573 Filed 6-9-26; 8:45 am]
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