Notice2026-17864
Certain Mobile Devices With Hardware and Software for Exchanging Electronic Content; Institution of Investigation
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September 1, 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 July 28, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch of Santa Monica, California. An amended complaint was filed on August 14, 2026. The complaint, as amended, 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 mobile devices with hardware and software for exchanging electronic content by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,022,369 ("the '369 patent"). The complaint, as amended, 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 a cease and desist order.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 168 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56208-56209]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-17864]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1520]
Certain Mobile Devices With Hardware and Software for Exchanging
Electronic Content; 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 July 28, 2026, under section 337
of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of GG Technologies,
Inc. d/b/a StayTouch of Santa Monica, California. An amended complaint
was filed on August 14, 2026. The complaint, as amended, 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 mobile devices with hardware and software
for exchanging electronic content by reason of the infringement of
certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 12,022,369 (``the '369 patent''). The
complaint, as amended, 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 a cease and desist order.
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#81c4c5c8d2b2c9e4edf1c1f4f2e8f5e2afe6eef7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="195c5d504a2a517c7569596c6a706d7a377e766f">[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: Pathenia M. Proctor, The Office of
Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission,
telephone (202) 205-2560.
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 (2025).
Scope of Investigation: Having considered the complaint, the U.S.
International Trade Commission, on August 27, 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 1-3 and 13-17 of the '369 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 ``mobile wireless
devices (watches and phones) that can automatically initiate a contact
information exchange when they are brought in the proximity of another,
similarly-equipped, device'';
(3) Pursuant to section 210.10(b)(3) of the Commission's Rules of
Practice and Procedure, 19 CFR 210.10(b)(3), the presiding
Administrative Law Judge shall hold an early evidentiary hearing, find
facts, and issue an early decision within 100 days of institution as to
whether the complainant has satisfied the economic prong of the
domestic industry requirement. Notwithstanding any Commission Rules to
the contrary, which are hereby waived, any such decision should be
issued in the form of an initial determination (ID) under Commission
Rule 210.42(a)(3), 19 CFR 210.42(a)(3). The ID will become the
Commission's final determination 30 days after the date of service of
the ID unless the Commission determines to review the ID. Any such
review will be conducted in accordance with Commission Rules 210.43,
210.44, and 210.45, 19 CFR 210.43, 210.44, and 210.45. The issuance of
an early ID finding that the complainant does not satisfy the economic
prong of the domestic industry requirement shall stay the investigation
unless the Commission orders otherwise; any other decision shall not
stay the investigation or delay the issuance of a final ID covering all
other issues of the investigation;
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(4) 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: GG Technologies, Inc. d/b/a StayTouch, 401
Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1200, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
(b) The respondent is the following entity alleged to be in
violation of section 337, and is the party upon which the complaint, as
amended, is to be served: Apple Inc., 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA
95014.
(c) The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International
Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; and
(5) 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 amended complaint and the notice of investigation
must be submitted by the named respondent 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 amended complaint
and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting
responses to the amended complaint and the notice of investigation will
not be granted unless good cause therefor is shown.
Failure of the respondent to file a timely response to each
allegation in the amended 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: August 28, 2026.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-17864 Filed 8-31-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
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