U.S. ITC Begins Investigation Into Gyro-Stabilized Electric Unicycles
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has announced the start of an investigation into certain gyro-stabilized electric unicycles. The investigation was initiated after a complaint was filed on January 21, 2026. The complaint came from two companies: Inventist, Inc. from Camas, Washington, and Alien Technology Group, Inc., which is also called Alien Rides, from San Francisco, California.
The complaint claims that certain electric unicycles and their parts are being imported into the United States in ways that infringe on U.S. Patent No. 8,807,250 and the claim of U.S. Patent No. D729,698. The companies argue that these actions are against section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. They also claim that an industry for these products exists or is developing in the United States.
The complainants have requested that the Commission carry out an investigation and, following this, issue orders to stop the continued importation of these products. They specifically seek a general exclusion order, a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The U.S. International Trade Commission reviewed the complaint and decided on March 2, 2026, to institute the investigation. The aim is to determine if there is a violation of the Tariff Act concerning the accused products, which include self-balancing electric unicycles.
The companies accused of violating the section 337 are based in China. They include Guangzhou Veteran Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Dong Guan BEGODE Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., Inmotion Technologies Co., Ltd., Shenzhen King Song Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd., and Guangzhou JiDongTai Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.
The parties involved must respond to the complaint as per the Commission’s rules. They have 20 days from when they receive the notification to submit their response. If they fail to respond in time, they may lose their right to dispute the complaint, leading to possible exclusion orders against them.
The ITC will oversee this investigation with the Chief Administrative Law Judge assigning a presiding Administrative Law Judge to the case. The progression of this investigation will depend on responses and findings related to the alleged patent infringements.
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