Corning Sues Over Stolen LCD Glass Tech in Imports
Published Date: 1/24/2025
Notice
Summary
Corning Incorporated has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate certain glass used in LCD screens, claiming others are copying their patented tech and trade secrets. This could lead to stopping imports and sales of these products in the U.S., protecting American industry and innovation. If the investigation moves fast, companies might need to change how they make or sell these glass parts soon, possibly affecting prices and availability.
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ITC could block imports and sales
Corning filed a complaint on December 18, 2024 (supplemented January 7, 2025) alleging patent and trade-secret violations for certain LCD glass substrates and requested a general exclusion order, a limited exclusion order, and cease-and-desist orders. If the International Trade Commission grants those remedies, imports and sales of the accused glass substrates and products containing them could be stopped in the U.S.
Manufacturers may need to change processes
The complaint alleges infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 7,851,394; 8,627,684; and 9,512,025 and also alleges trade-secret misappropriation. If the investigation advances quickly, companies that make or sell the accused glass parts may need to change how they manufacture or sell those parts to avoid infringement or misappropriation claims.
Possible effects on prices and availability
The notice says the investigation and any exclusion orders could affect prices and availability of the accused LCD glass substrates and products containing them. Consumers and businesses that buy devices with these LCD components could see changes in supply or higher prices if certain imports or sales are stopped.
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