SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

The Commission instituted this investigation on May 19, 2025, based on a complaint filed by Nokia Technologies Oy and Nokia Corporation, both of Espoo, Finland (collectively, “Nokia”). 90 FR 21335-36 (May 19, 2025). The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, 19 U.S.C. 1337, based on the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain video-capable laptop, desktop computers, handheld computers, tablets, televisions, projectors, and components and modules thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,536,714 (“the '714 patent”); 8,050,321 (“the '321 patent”); 9,036,701 (“the '701 patent”); and 11,805,267 (“the '267 patent”). Id. The complaint further alleges that a domestic industry exists. Id.

The notice of investigation names the following respondents: Hisense Co., Ltd. of Qingdao, China; Hisense USA Corporation of Suwanee, Georgia; Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Corporation of Suwanee, Georgia (collectively, “Hisense”); Acer America Corporation of San Jose, California, and Acer Inc. of Xizhi, Taiwan (collectively, “Acer”); and ASUSTeK Computer Inc. of Taipei City, Taiwan, and ASUS Computer International of Fremont, California (collectively “ASUS”). Id. The Office of Unfair Import Investigations (“OUII”) is also named as a party. Id.

On September 25, 2025, the Commission terminated the investigation as to claims 4, 8, 11, 14, 18, 22, 25, 28, and 29 of the '714 patent; claims 4, 7, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, and 20 of the '701 patent; claim 11 of the '321 patent; and claims 4, 6, 10, 12-18, 22, 24, 28, and 30-36 of the '267 patent. Order No. 17 (Sept. 5, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Sept. 25, 2025).

On November 20, 2025, the Commission terminated the investigation as to claims 5, 7, 12, 19, ( printed page 56672) 21, and 26 of the '714 patent, and claims 3 and 10 of the '701 patent. Order No. 22 (Sept. 22, 2025), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Nov. 20, 2025).

On February 20, 2026, the Commission terminated the investigation as to claim 9 of the '321 patent and claim 30 of the '714 patent. Order No. 34 at 2, Order No. 35 at 2, both unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Feb. 20, 2026).

On April 2, 2026, the Commission terminated the investigation as to Hisense based on settlement. Order No. 39 (Mar. 18, 2026), unreviewed by Comm'n Notice (Apr. 2, 2026).

On July 17, 2026, Nokia, Acer, and ASUS filed a joint motion to terminate the investigation in its entirety based on arbitration agreements. The motion included as exhibits both the confidential and public versions of the arbitration agreements between Nokia and Acer and between Nokia and ASUS. The motion states that there are no other agreements, written or oral, express or implied, between the private parties concerning the subject matter of the investigation, and that it is in the interest of the public and administrative economy to grant the motion. On July 29, 2026, OUII filed a response supporting the joint motion to terminate.

On July 30, 2026, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 48) pursuant to Commission Rule 210.21(d), 19 CFR 210.21(d), granting the joint motion to terminate based upon arbitration agreements. The ID finds that the joint motion complies with Commission Rule 210.21(d), and that granting the motion “will conserve public and private resources.” ID at 4.

No petitions for review of the ID were filed.

The Commission has determined not to review the ID. The investigation is terminated in its entirety.

The Commission vote for this determination took place on August 31, 2026.

The authority for the Commission's determination is contained in section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337), and in Part 210 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR part 210).

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