Notice2026-18026
Certain Video-Capable Laptop, Desktop Computers, Handheld Computers, Tablets, Televisions, Projectors, and Components and Modules Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not to Review an Initial Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation in Its Entirety; Termination of the Investigation
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September 3, 2026
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International Trade Commission
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Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 48) of the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on arbitration agreements. The investigation is terminated.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 170 (Thursday, September 3, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56671-56672]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-18026]
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION
[Investigation No. 337-TA-1448]
Certain Video-Capable Laptop, Desktop Computers, Handheld
Computers, Tablets, Televisions, Projectors, and Components and Modules
Thereof; Notice of a Commission Determination Not to Review an Initial
Determination Granting a Joint Motion To Terminate the Investigation in
Its Entirety; 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 an initial determination
(``ID'') (Order No. 48) of the presiding administrative law judge
(``ALJ'') granting a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its
entirety based on arbitration agreements. The investigation is
terminated.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa A. Murray, Esq., Office of the
General Counsel, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20436, telephone (202) 205-2781. 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#d99c9d908aea91bcb5a999acaab0adbaf7beb6af"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a3e6e7eaf090ebc6cfd3e3d6d0cad7c08dc4ccd5">[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 May 19, 2025, based on a complaint filed by Nokia Technologies Oy
and Nokia Corporation, both of Espoo, Finland (collectively,
``Nokia''). 90 FR 21335-36 (May 19, 2025). The complaint, as
supplemented, 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 video-capable laptop, desktop
computers, handheld computers, tablets, televisions, projectors, and
components and modules thereof by reason of the infringement of certain
claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,536,714 (``the '714 patent''); 8,050,321
(``the '321 patent''); 9,036,701 (``the '701 patent''); and 11,805,267
(``the '267 patent''). Id. The complaint further alleges that a
domestic industry exists. Id.
The notice of investigation names the following respondents:
Hisense Co., Ltd. of Qingdao, China; Hisense USA Corporation of
Suwanee, Georgia; Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America
Corporation of Suwanee, Georgia (collectively, ``Hisense''); Acer
America Corporation of San Jose, California, and Acer Inc. of Xizhi,
Taiwan (collectively, ``Acer''); and ASUSTeK Computer Inc. of Taipei
City, Taiwan, and ASUS Computer International of Fremont, California
(collectively ``ASUS''). Id. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations
(``OUII'') is also named as a party. Id.
On September 25, 2025, the Commission terminated the investigation
as to claims 4, 8, 11, 14, 18, 22, 25, 28, and 29 of the '714 patent;
claims 4, 7, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 20 of the '701 patent; claim 11 of
the '321 patent; and claims 4, 6, 10, 12-18, 22, 24, 28, and 30-36 of
the '267 patent. Order No. 17 (Sept. 5, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n
Notice (Sept. 25, 2025).
On November 20, 2025, the Commission terminated the investigation
as to claims 5, 7, 12, 19,
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21, and 26 of the '714 patent, and claims 3 and 10 of the '701 patent.
Order No. 22 (Sept. 22, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Nov. 20,
2025).
On February 20, 2026, the Commission terminated the investigation
as to claim 9 of the '321 patent and claim 30 of the '714 patent. Order
No. 34 at 2, Order No. 35 at 2, both unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Feb.
20, 2026).
On April 2, 2026, the Commission terminated the investigation as to
Hisense based on settlement. Order No. 39 (Mar. 18, 2026), unreviewed
by Comm'n Notice (Apr. 2, 2026).
On July 17, 2026, Nokia, Acer, and ASUS filed a joint motion to
terminate the investigation in its entirety based on arbitration
agreements. The motion included as exhibits both the confidential and
public versions of the arbitration agreements between Nokia and Acer
and between Nokia and ASUS. The motion states that there are no other
agreements, written or oral, express or implied, between the private
parties concerning the subject matter of the investigation, and that it
is in the interest of the public and administrative economy to grant
the motion. On July 29, 2026, OUII filed a response supporting the
joint motion to terminate.
On July 30, 2026, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 48)
pursuant to Commission Rule 210.21(d), 19 CFR 210.21(d), granting the
joint motion to terminate based upon arbitration agreements. The ID
finds that the joint motion complies with Commission Rule 210.21(d),
and that granting the motion ``will conserve public and private
resources.'' ID at 4.
No petitions for review of the ID were filed.
The Commission has determined not to review the ID. The
investigation is terminated in its entirety.
The Commission vote for this determination took place on August 31,
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.
Issued: August 31, 2026.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-18026 Filed 9-2-26; 8:45 am]
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