US–China Trade Daily Highlights | 2026-04-22
1) Executive Summary
Today’s briefing covers one event involving the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The case relates to Section 337 proceedings addressing alleged patent infringement concerning light-based physiological measurement devices. The key policy instrument used is the ITC’s limited exclusion order (LEO). The Commission determined not to review an administrative law judge’s finding that redesigned products do not infringe, concluding the combined modification and enforcement proceeding.
2) Updates by Authority
International Trade Commission (ITC — U.S. International Trade Commission)
Light-Based Physiological Measurement Devices — Section 337 Enforcement/Modification Determination (TRADE_REMEDY)
The U.S. International Trade Commission announced it would not review the administrative law judge’s combined recommended determination on modification and enforcement in Investigation No. 337-TA-1276. The Commission found that the accused redesigned devices did not infringe Masimo Corporation’s asserted patents and therefore should not be excluded under the limited exclusion order originally issued in the case involving Apple Inc. This determination effectively terminates the proceeding.
Key Details:
– Authority: U.S. International Trade Commission
– Policy Type: ITC_337
– Event Type: TRADE_REMEDY
– Key Identifiers: Investigation No. 337-TA-1276 (Enforcement/Modification)
– Key Dates: Commission vote on April 17, 2026; notice published April 22, 2026
– China Indicator: NONE
– Parties Involved: Masimo Corporation, Cercacor Laboratories, Inc., and Apple Inc.
– Outcome: Commission decided not to review the ALJ’s finding; redesigned products were determined not to infringe and should not be excluded under the existing LEO.
3) Key Takeaways (Factual)
– The ITC concluded its review under Section 337 concerning light-based physiological measurement devices.
– The Commission upheld the ALJ’s finding that Apple’s redesigned products do not infringe Masimo’s patents.
– The limited exclusion order remains in place but does not cover the redesigned products found non-infringing.
– The decision finalizes the modification and enforcement proceeding initiated in late 2025.
4) Full Source Links (Index)
– ITC — Light-Based Physiological Measurement Devices Determination
5) Legal Disclaimer
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