Corning Sues Over Stolen LCD Glass Secrets—Ban Incoming?
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 patent infringement and stolen trade secrets. This could lead to bans on importing or selling these products in the U.S., protecting American industry. The investigation started in early 2025, and if Corning wins, it could impact companies using these glass substrates and their sales.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible U.S. import and sales ban
Corning filed a complaint on December 18, 2024 (supplemented January 7, 2025) and the Commission instituted an investigation on January 17, 2025. Corning asks the Commission to issue a general exclusion order, or alternatively a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders that could bar importation or sale in the United States of the accused glass substrates and products.
Products under investigation listed
The Commission defined the scope of the investigation as "glass substrates for LCDs, display panels containing the same, and electronic devices containing the same, which are TVs, monitors, notebook and laptop computers, and tablets." These specific product categories are the ones that could be subject to exclusion or enforcement if violations are found.
Named respondents face legal risk
The notice names specific respondents, including Caihong Display Devices, Hisense USA, HKC Corporation, LG Electronics U.S.A., TCL-related entities, VIZIO, and others; those named parties were served and may face initial or final determinations that result in exclusion or cease and desist orders. The notice states a failure to timely respond may be deemed a waiver and could lead to issuance of such orders.
Alleged harm to U.S. industry protected
The complaint alleges misappropriation of trade secrets and patent infringement the threat or effect of which is "to destroy or substantially injure a domestic industry," and asserts that a U.S. industry exists as required by statute. Corning seeks relief intended to prevent that injury through Commission orders.
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