International Trade Commission Investigation: Electric Unicycles
Summary
The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into certain gyro-stabilized electric unicycles, components, and products containing them. This action, designated Investigation No. 337-TA-1488, will examine potential violations of U.S. trade laws related to these products.
What changed
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated Investigation No. 337-TA-1488 concerning certain gyro-stabilized electric unicycles, their components, and products containing them. This investigation will determine whether there are violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, which could lead to import restrictions if unlawful conduct is found.
This action directly impacts manufacturers and importers of electric unicycles and related components. Companies involved in the production or importation of these goods should review the ITC's notice for details on the scope of the investigation and potential respondents. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned, entities should prepare for potential discovery and legal proceedings, as non-compliance with section 337 can result in exclusion orders preventing the importation of infringing products into the U.S.
What to do next
- Review ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-1488 for specific details regarding electric unicycles and components.
- Assess potential involvement in the investigation as a respondent or complainant.
- Consult with legal counsel regarding potential trade law implications.
Penalties
Exclusion orders preventing importation of infringing products.
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Certain Gyro-Stabilized Electric Unicycles and Components Thereof and Products Containing the Same; Institution of Investigation
A Notice by the International Trade Commission on 03/05/2026
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International Trade Commission
- [Investigation No. 337-TA-1488]
AGENCY:
U.S. International Trade Commission.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on January 21, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Inventist, Inc. of Camas, Washington, and Alien Technology Group, Inc. d/b/a Alien Rides of San Francisco, California. An amended complaint was filed on February 2, 2026. A second amended complaint was filed on February 17, 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 gyro-stabilized electric unicycles and components thereof and products containing the same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,807,250 (“the '250 patent”) and the claim of U.S. Patent No. D729,698 (“the '698 patent”). The complaint, as amended, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute.
The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
ADDRESSES:
The complaint, as amended, except for any confidential information contained therein, may be viewed on the Commission's electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. For help accessing EDIS, please email EDIS3Help@usitc.gov. 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 https://www.usitc.gov.
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 March 2, 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, 3-5, 7-9, 11, and 13-20 of the '250 patent, and the claim of the '698 patent, and whether an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established 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 “self-balancing electric unicycles with leg contact surfaces and components thereof”;
(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 complainants are:
Inventist, Inc., 1821 NW 8th Ave., Camas, WA 98607
Alien Technology Group, Inc., d/b/a Alien Rides, 2256 Palou Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124
(b) The respondents are the following entities alleged to be in violation of section 337, and are the parties upon which the complaint is to be served:
Guangzhou Veteran Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a LeaperKim, No. 2, Xicheng Xingsheng Road, Renhe Town, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guang Dong, China, 510470
Dong Guan BEGODE Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a BEGODE, No. 3 Xinlian Gaoke Third Road, Humen Town, Dongguan City, Guang Dong, China, 523900
Inmotion Technologies Co., Ltd. d/b/a, Inmotion, 18/F, Building B1, Nanshan iPark, No. 1001, Xueyuan Ave., Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, 518055
Shenzhen King Song Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd. d/b/a Kingsong, Building 7, No. 71 Xinghu Road, 8th Industry Park, Hongxing, Yutang, Guangming, Shenzhen, Guang Dong, China, 518132
Guangzhou JiDongTai Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. d/b/a Nosfet, 4th Floor, Building A, Yashi Creative Park, No. 2, Bangsheng 1s Road, Shitang Industrial Zone, Jingwu Avenue, Huadu District, Guangzhou, Guang Dong, China, 510805
(c) The Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street SW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20436; and
(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, as amended, 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, as amended, and the notice of investigation. Extensions of time for submitting responses to the complaint, as amended, 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, as amended, and in this notice may be deemed to constitute a waiver of the right to appear and contest the allegations of the complaint, as amended, 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, as amended, and this notice and to enter an initial determination and a final determination containing such findings, and may result in the issuance of an ( printed page 10828) exclusion order or a cease and desist order or both directed against the respondent.
By order of the Commission.
Issued: March 2, 2026.
Lisa Barton,
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2026-04347 Filed 3-4-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 7020-02-P
Published Document: 2026-04347 (91 FR 10827)
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