USITC to Review ALJ Decision on Patent Infringement Case
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has announced a significant decision in an ongoing investigation. The investigation, identified as No. 337-TA-1489, concerns certain laptops, routers, gateways, and their components. The Commission has chosen to review part of an initial determination by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). This decision involves amending an existing complaint.
The complaint was initially filed by AX Wireless, LLC, a company based in Austin, Texas. The company alleges that several respondents have infringed on specific claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,917,272, known as the ‘272 patent. The respondents include ASUSTeK Computer Inc., ASUS Computer International, Inc., TP-Link Systems Inc., and Ubiquiti Inc.
On June 12, 2026, the Commission voted to affirm the ALJ’s decision, with a modification. This modification amends both the complaint and the notice of investigation. The amendment adds allegations of infringement concerning additional claims of the ‘272 patent. These claims are numbered 7, 9, 10, and 20.
Previously, on April 23, 2026, AX Wireless had filed a motion to amend the complaint to include these dependent claims. The respondents and the Office of Unfair Import Investigations opposed this motion, suggesting more time is needed for the new claims.
The ALJ granted the motion on May 19, 2026. The ALJ found good cause for including all relevant claims in one investigation. The investigation is still early, as the evidentiary hearing is ten months away. Thus, there is no prejudice to the respondents.
The USITC has amended the documents to reflect these changes. This decision is made under authority provided by section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
For further details, Houda Morad, Esq. at the USITC can be contacted. Non-confidential documents related to this investigation are available online. The USITC’s TDD terminal can provide more information for hearing-impaired individuals.
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