Investigation Launched on Display Devices Import Violations

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has initiated an investigation. The investigation was prompted by a complaint. InnoTV Labs, LLC filed the complaint. The company is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Complaint Details

The complaint alleges that certain display devices, streaming players, and their components are being imported illegally. The issue is about patents. The patents allegedly being infringed include:

  • U.S. Patent No. 7,965,918
  • U.S. Patent No. 12,096,066
  • U.S. Patent No. 10,018,863
  • U.S. Patent No. RE50,251
  • U.S. Patent No. 11,714,306
  • U.S. Patent No. 12,038,636

Investigation Scope

The ITC has ordered a detailed investigation. The investigation will explore if there are violations of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. Section 337 deals with unfair practices in import trade.

The products being investigated include smart televisions, LED televisions, streaming devices, and related hardware and software components.

Respondents in the Case

Several companies are named in the complaint. These companies are alleged to be involved in the violation. They are:

  • Hisense Co., Ltd (China)
  • Hisense International Co., Ltd (China)
  • Hisense Visual Technology Co., Ltd (China)
  • Hisense USA Corporation (USA)
  • Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Corporation (USA)
  • Hisense Monterrey Home Appliance Manufacturing (Mexico)
  • Roku, Inc (USA)
  • Purple Tag Media Technology (Shanghai) Ltd and its branch in Shenzhen (China)
  • Purple Tag Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)

Case Procedure

The ITC will consider the complaint and determine if there is a violation. The complainant, InnoTV Labs, LLC, seeks a limited exclusion order. They also seek cease and desist orders.

Responses to the complaint must be submitted by the named respondents. Responses are to follow section 210.13 of the Commission’s Rules. Time extensions for responses will not be granted easily.

If any respondent fails to respond on time, it may waive their right to contest. It could result in an exclusion order or a cease and desist order against them.

Administrative Details

The Chief Administrative Law Judge of the ITC will designate the presiding judge for this investigation. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations will not participate in this case.

The proceedings are open for public viewing through the ITC’s electronic docket at edis.usitc.gov. For more information, the contact person is Susan Orndoff at the U.S. International Trade Commission. She can be reached by telephone at 202-205-1802.

The investigation order was issued on April 1, 2026, by Lisa Barton, Secretary to the Commission.


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