Vape Devices Cleared: No Patent Foul Play, Investigation Ends Quietly

2026-17011, Notice of Receipt of Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint entitled Certain Electronic Devices with Certain Audio Technologies, DN 3931; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

2026-17046, Certain Wireless Communications Devices and Components Thereof; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

Notice is hereby given that on August 14, 2026, the presiding administrative law judge ("ALJ") issued an Initial Determination on Violation of Section 337. The ALJ also issued a Recommended Determination on remedy and bonding should a violation be found in the above-captioned investigation. The Commission is soliciting submissions on public interest issues raised by the recommended relief should the Commission find a violation. This notice is soliciting comments from the public and interested government agencies only.

2026-16848, Silicon Metal From Australia and Norway; Determinations

2026-16905, Certain Transformers and Components Thereof; Notice of Institution of Investigation

A company called Ayr Energy says some transformers and their parts imported into the U.S. are using stolen secrets and fake branding, which could hurt American businesses. The U.S. International Trade Commission is now investigating and might stop these products from being sold here. This could lead to new rules and orders soon, affecting companies selling these transformers and possibly changing what’s on store shelves.

2026-16816, Hand Trucks and Certain Parts Thereof From China; Determination

2026-16811, Certain Ink Cartridges and Components Thereof II; Notice of a Commission Determination Finding a Violation Under Section 337; Issuance of a General Exclusion Order and Cease and Desist Orders; Termination of the Investigation

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined to find a violation under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, and to issue a general exclusion order ("GEO") prohibiting the importation of products that infringe claims 1 and 7 of each of the following patents: U.S. Patent Nos. 8,764,172 ("the '172 patent"); 9,370,934 ("the '934 patent"); 11,535,038 ("the '038 patent"); 12,240,248 ("the '248 patent"); and 12,240,249 ("the '249 patent"); and cease and desist orders ("CDOs") against respondents Mountain Peak, Inc. and Straightouttaink, LP. The investigation is terminated.

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The Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA) just updated its team by adding Tampa Electric, Luma Energy, and Westermo, while saying goodbye to 4RF USA, Baicells Tech, Sentient Energy, and STMicroelectronics. These changes keep UBBA’s special legal protections in place, helping members work together on broadband tech without big legal risks. If you’re in the utility or broadband world, keep an eye out—membership is open and updates will keep coming!

Next: 2025-03672, Union Falls Hydropower, L.P.; Notice of Availability of Environmental Assessment

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission reviewed the Union Falls Hydropower project on the Saranac River in New York and found that continuing its operation won’t harm the environment if certain protections are followed. Local communities, environmental groups, and energy users can now check out the Environmental Assessment and share their thoughts within 30 days. This decision keeps clean energy flowing without big costs or delays.