⚡Investigation Notice on Active Electrical Cables Patent Infringement
Certain Active Electrical Cables and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation
Summary
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on March 13, 2025, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Credo Semiconductor Inc. of San Jose, California and Credo Technology Group Ltd. of the Cayman Islands. An amended complaint was filed on March 18, 2025. A supplement to the amended complaint was filed on March 27, 2025. A second supplement was filed on March 31, 2025. A third supplement was filed on April 7, 2025. The amended complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain active electrical cables and components thereof by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,877,233 ("the '233 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,012,252 ("the '252 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 11,032,111 ("the '111 patent"). The amended complaint, as supplemented, further alleges that an industry in the United States exists as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainants request that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The text outlines an investigation regarding potential patent infringement in the electrical cables sector, leading to possible exclusion orders. Businesses involved with the accused products must ensure compliance and understand the implications of the investigation outcomes, including the risk of market exclusion.