SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

On April 2, 2026, the Commission instituted this investigation based on a complaint filed by InterDigital, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware; InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc. of Wilmington, Delaware; and InterDigital Madison Patent Holdings SAS of Paris, France (collectively, “InterDigital”). 91 FR 16743-44 (Apr. 2, 2026). The complaint alleged violations of section 337 based on the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, or the sale within the United States after importation of certain video-capable electronic devices, including smart televisions, monitors, and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,085,846 (the '846 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 9,294,784 (the '784 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 10,250,877 (the '877 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 11,695,962 (the '962 patent”); U.S. Patent No. 11,399,168 (the '168 patent”); and U.S. Patent No. 9,654,751 (the '751 patent”). Id. at 16743.

The Commission's notice of investigation named the following as respondents: TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. of Guangdong, China; TCL Technology Group Corp. of Guangdong, China; TCL Electronics Holdings Limited of New Territories, Hong Kong; Shenzhen TCL New Technology Co., Ltd. of Guangdong, China; TCL King Electrical Appliances (Huizhou) Company, Limited of Huizhou, China; TCL Overseas Marketing Limited of New Territories, Hong Kong; TCL Smart ( printed page 58177) Device (Vietnam) Company, Limited of Binh Duong Province, Vietnam; TCL Smart Screen Technology HK of New Territories, Hong Kong; TCL Moka International Ltd. of New Territories, Hong Kong; TTE Technology, Inc. of Irvine, California; Hisense Co., Ltd. of Shandong Province, China; Hisense USA Corporation of Suwanee, Georgia; and Hisense Electronics Manufacturing Company of America Corporation of Suwanee, Georgia (collectively, “Respondents”). The Office of Unfair Import Investigations is not participating in this investigation. Id. at 1674.

On July 10, 2026, non-party Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (“Dolby”) filed a motion pursuant to Commission Rule 210.19, 19 CFR 210.19, to intervene as an intervenor with full participation rights as to the '168 and '751 patents. On July 22, 2026, Complainants filed an opposition to the motion. Dolby filed a reply in support of its motion on July 27, 2026. While no other responses were received, Dolby certifies that the Respondents do not oppose the motion.

On August 12, 2026, the ALJ issued the subject ID (Order No. 17) granting Dolby's motion. The ALJ has determined that Dolby should be granted intervenor status in this investigation, but not status as a respondent. The ID states that Dolby's participation in this investigation should begin with the issuance of the subject ID and that Dolby may participate as an intervenor, including with respect to all claims and defenses at issue in the investigation regarding the '168 and '751 patents. No petitions for review were filed.

The Commission has determined not to review the subject ID. The Commission vote for this determination took place on September 9, 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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