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International Trade Commission: Investigation of Laptops, Routers, and Gateways

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Published March 6th, 2026
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The International Trade Commission has instituted an investigation into alleged infringement related to certain laptops, routers, gateways, and their components. This notice formally begins the investigation process under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.

What changed

The International Trade Commission (ITC) has officially instituted Investigation No. 337-TA-1489 concerning alleged unfair practices in the import trade related to certain laptops, routers, gateways, and components thereof. This action signifies the commencement of a formal investigation by the ITC into potential patent or other intellectual property infringements associated with these electronic devices.

Companies involved in the manufacturing, importation, or distribution of these products should be aware that this investigation could lead to exclusion orders or cease and desist orders if violations are found. While this notice does not impose immediate compliance obligations, it signals a heightened regulatory focus on this sector, and affected parties may need to prepare for potential legal proceedings and scrutiny regarding their import activities and intellectual property practices.

What to do next

  1. Review import activities for potential infringement of intellectual property related to laptops, routers, and gateways.
  2. Consult legal counsel regarding potential implications of ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-1489.
  3. Monitor ITC proceedings for updates and potential impact on product imports.

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Certain Laptops, Routers and Gateways, and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

A Notice by the International Trade Commission on 03/06/2026

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International Trade Commission
  1. [Investigation No. 337-TA-1489]

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 February 2, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of AX Wireless, LLC of Austin, Texas. Supplements to the complaint were filed on February 10, 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 laptops, routers and gateways, and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,079,707 (“the '707 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 10,917,272 (“the '272 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 11,646,927 (“the '927 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 11,777,776 (“the '776 patent”); and U.S. Patent No. 12,063,134 (“the '134 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 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 4, 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 claim 1 of the '707 patent; claims 1 and 11 of the '272 patent; claims 1 and 2 of the '927 patent; claims 1-6 of the '776 patent; and claims 1-7 of the '134 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 “laptops, routers, and gateways, and components thereof compatible with the 802.11ax (`Wi-Fi 6') standard”;

(3) Pursuant to Commission Rule 210.50(b)(l), 19 CFR 210.50(b)(1), the presiding administrative law judge shall take evidence or other information and hear arguments from the parties or other interested persons with respect to the public interest in this investigation, as appropriate, and provide the Commission with findings of fact and a recommended determination on this issue, which shall be limited to the statutory public interest factors set forth in 19 U.S.C. l337(d)(l), (f)(1), (g)(1);

(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:

AX Wireless, LLC, 2025 Guadalupe Street, Suite 260, Austin, TX 78705.

(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:

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Taiwan), 15 Li-De Road, Beitou District, Taipei, 112 Taiwan ( printed page 11087)

ASUS Computer International, Inc., 48720 Kato Road, Fremont, CA 94538

TP-Link Systems Inc., 10 Mauchly, Irvine, CA 92618

D-Link Corporation, No. 289, Sinhu 3rd Road, Neihu District, Taipei 114 Taiwan

D-Link Systems, Inc., 14420 Myford Road, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92606

Ubiquiti Inc., 685 3rd Avenue, Suite 27, New York, NY 10017

(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 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: March 4, 2026.

Lisa Barton,

Secretary to the Commission.

[FR Doc. 2026-04494 Filed 3-5-26; 8:45 am]

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Published Document: 2026-04494 (91 FR 11086)

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Agency
Office of the Federal Register
Published
March 6th, 2026
Instrument
Notice
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Non-binding
Stage
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Change scope
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Who this affects

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Manufacturers Importers and exporters
Geographic scope
National (US)

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Primary area
International Trade
Operational domain
Legal
Topics
Intellectual Property Technology

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