USITC Receives Complaint on Certain Semiconductor Devices and Computing Products

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has received a new complaint. The complaint is titled “Certain Semiconductor Devices, Computing Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof”, with Docket Number 3855. The notice was made public on November 19, 2025.

The complaint was filed by Adeia, Inc., Adeia Semiconductor Bonding Technologies, Inc., and Adeia Holdings Inc. It was filed on November 17, 2025. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1337).

The parties named as respondents are:

  • Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA)
  • Lenovo (United States) Inc. (Morrisville, NC)
  • Lenovo Group Limited (Hong Kong)
  • Lenovo Information Products (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. (China)
  • Super Micro Computer, Inc. (San Jose, CA)

The complaint concerns the importation and sale of certain semiconductor devices and computing products that may infringe on the complainants’ rights.

Adeia has requested that the Commission issue:

  • A limited exclusion order
  • Cease and desist orders
  • A bond on the allegedly infringing products during the 60-day Presidential review period under 19 U.S.C. 1337(j)

The USITC is now asking for comments from:

  • The proposed respondents
  • Other interested parties
  • The public
  • Government agencies

Comments should focus on public interest issues linked to the complaint. The Commission wants details regarding:

  • How the articles may be used in the United States.
  • Any public health, safety, or welfare concerns connected to the potential orders.
  • U.S.-made articles that could replace the accused products if excluded.
  • Whether the complainant, its licensees, or third parties can replace these products in a reasonable time.
  • The possible impact on U.S. consumers.

Comments must be filed electronically no later than eight calendar days after this notice’s publication. Written submissions must address the specific issues raised. Replies to any submissions may be filed up to three calendar days after the deadline for the initial submissions.

Submissions must only be filed electronically via the Commission’s Electronic Document Information System (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. Paper filings are not being accepted at this time.

Those submitting documents seeking confidential treatment must request it from the Secretary to the Commission and include reasons for such treatment. Documents for which confidentiality is granted will be handled accordingly.

All non-confidential submissions will be viewable by the public through the Commission’s Office of the Secretary and on EDIS.

This investigation proceeds under the authority of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, and rules 201.10 and 210.8(c) of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 201.10, 210.8(c)).

For more information, contact Lisa R. Barton, Secretary to the Commission, at (202) 205-2000. Additional details are also available at https://www.usitc.gov.


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