# 2026-11796: ITC Opens Probe Into GPU and DPU Patent Claims

2026-11796, Certain GPU Computing Systems, Data Processing Unit (DPU) Technologies, and Associated Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation, is a Federal Register notice from International Trade Commission published 2026-06-12, effective 2026-06-09; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-19).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-11796
- Title: Certain GPU Computing Systems, Data Processing Unit (DPU) Technologies, and Associated Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Institution of Investigation
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: International Trade Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 35706
- Published: 2026-06-12
- Effective: 2026-06-09
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-19

## In one line

ITC Opens Probe Into GPU and DPU Patent Claims

## Summary

Xockets, Inc. from Texas has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate certain GPU and DPU tech products for patent infringement. If the claims are true, some imports and sales of these products in the U.S. could be blocked, which might shake up the tech market soon. This investigation started in June 2026 and could lead to important changes for companies selling these products.

## Abstract

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on May 8, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Xockets, Inc. of Temple, Texas. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain GPU computing systems, data processing unit (DPU) technologies, and associated components thereof, and products containing the same by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,223,297 ("the '297 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,378,161 ("the '161 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 10,212,092 ("the '092 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,436,640 ("the '640 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 11,082,350 ("the '350 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders.

## Effects PRIA read

- Investigation of GPU/DPU Patent Claims: cost, high. A complaint filed May 8, 2026 led the U.S. International Trade Commission to open an investigation on June 9, 2026 into alleged infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,223,297; 9,378,161; 10,212,092; 9,436,640; and 11,082,350. The probe covers "rack-scale GPU computing systems with network switches tha…
- Respondents Face 20-Day Response Deadline: cost, medium. The notice names respondents including NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Amazon Web Services, and Annapurna Labs and requires them to submit responses in accordance with commission rules within 20 days after service. The notice warns that failing to file a timely response may be treated as a waiver an…

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## Sources
- [2026-11796 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/12/2026-11796/certain-gpu-computing-systems-data-processing-unit-dpu-technologies-and-associated-components)
- [2026-11796 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-12/pdf/2026-11796.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-11796 (as of 2026-06-19).