23 Sep 2025
🏭ITC Terminates Investigation on High-Strength Aluminum Patent Case
Certain High-Strength Aluminum or Aluminum Alloy-Coated Steel, and Automotive Products and Automobiles Containing Same; Notice of a Commission Determination To Review a Final Initial Determination and, on Review, To Affirm the Final Initial Determination's Finding of No Violation of Section 337; Termination of the Investigation
Summary
Notice is hereby given that U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined to review a final initial determination ("ID") of the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") and, on review, the Commission has determined to affirm the ID's finding of no violation of section 337. The investigation is terminated.
Agencies
- International Trade Commission
Business Impact
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The notice indicates the termination of an investigation into potential patent violations, confirming that no violations occurred. Business owners in the automotive sector, particularly those using high-strength aluminum materials, can proceed without concern for legal repercussions related to these patents. However, they should remain aware of ongoing patent issues in their industry.