Trade Commission Reconsiders LCD Glass Patent Ruling
Published Date: 6/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission is rechecking part of a decision that found some imported glass used in LCD screens broke patent rules. This affects companies making or selling these glass products in the U.S., and the Commission is asking for ideas on how to fix the problem, protect the public, and handle money issues. Expect updates soon that could impact trade and costs for these tech products.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Possible import ban on LCD glass
The Commission may issue an exclusion order that would bar the identified glass substrates for liquid crystal displays and products containing them from being imported into the United States. An exclusion order would prevent those specific imported articles from entering U.S. commerce under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Cease-and-desist orders could stop sales
The Commission could issue cease and desist orders requiring respondents to stop importing and selling the infringing articles in the United States. A cease and desist order would require identified companies to cease unfair acts in importation and sale of those products.
Presidential-review bond could be 0%
If the Commission orders a remedy, the U.S. Trade Representative has 60 days to review. During that 60-day Presidential review period, subject articles may be admitted under bond in an amount set by the Commission and Treasury; the ALJ's Recommended Determination recommends a bond rate of zero percent (0%) of the value of infringing articles for that period. The Commission is requesting submissions on what bond amount should be imposed if a remedy is ordered.
Opportunity to file comments on remedy and bond
The Commission requests written submissions from parties, interested government agencies, and other interested persons on remedy, the public interest, and bonding. Initial submissions must be filed by close of business on June 22, 2026 (opening submissions limited to 25 pages), and reply submissions must be filed by close of business on June 29, 2026 (reply submissions limited to 10 pages). Third-party/government agency submissions are limited to 10 pages.
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