ITC IPR Investigations: Display Devices, Ink Cartridges, LCD Substrates, Pickleball Paddles
Summary
The International Trade Commission has announced four intellectual property rights infringement investigations under Section 337. These include institution of patent investigation 337-TA-1496 (display devices and streaming players), summary determination in 337-TA-1452 (ink cartridges), initial determination in 337-TA-1441 (LCD glass substrates), and filing of complaint 337-TA-____ (pickleball paddles by Sport Squad Inc.). Importers of covered products may face import restrictions if violations are found.
What changed
The ITC has initiated or advanced four separate intellectual property infringement investigations under Section 337. These cover display devices and streaming players (337-TA-1496), ink cartridges (337-TA-1452), LCD glass substrates (337-TA-1441), and pickleball paddles (complaint by Sport Squad Inc.). Two investigations have reached determination stages requesting comments on recommended relief.\n\nImporters and downstream distributors of these product categories should monitor ITC proceedings for potential exclusion orders or cease-and-desist orders that could block entry of infringing products. Companies in the electronics, printing supplies, and sporting goods import sectors may need to conduct IP due diligence on their supply chains.
What to do next
- Monitor ITC investigations for covered products in your supply chain
- Consult trade counsel on potential import restriction risks
- Review intellectual property portfolios for covered product categories
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April 13, 2026 // Trade Report
IPR News: Display Devices, Ink Cartridges, LCD Substrates, Pickleball Paddles
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The International Trade Commission has recently announced the following actions in intellectual property rights infringement investigations that could affect imports of covered products. For more information on pursuing or mitigating IPR-related import restrictions, please contact ST&R.
Display devices – institution of patent infringement investigation 337-TA-1496 of display devices, streaming players, and components thereof
Ink cartridges – summary determination of Section 337 violation and request for comments on recommended relief in investigation 337-TA-1452 of ink cartridges and components thereof
LCD substrates – initial determination of Section 337 violation and request for comments on recommended relief in investigation 337-TA-1441 of glass substrates for LCDs, products containing same, and methods for manufacturing same
Pickleball paddles – new IPR infringement complaint filed on pickleball paddles (complainant Sport Squad Inc.; proposed respondents located in Spain and the U.S.)
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