ITC Probes Power Tech Patents: Import Bans on Horizon?
Published Date: 10/14/2026
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Summary
Vicor Corporation has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate certain vertical power delivery systems and related computing parts for patent infringement. This could lead to import bans and sales restrictions in the U.S., affecting companies selling these products. The investigation started in October 2026 and might impact the market and money flow soon.
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Investigation may lead to import bans
Vicor Corporation filed a complaint on September 9, 2026 (supplemented on September 10, 2026), and the U.S. International Trade Commission instituted an investigation on October 9, 2026. The complainant asks the Commission to issue a limited exclusion order and cease and desist orders, which could bar imports and sales of the accused vertical power delivery systems in the United States.
Many named companies now under investigation
The Commission named specific respondents to be served, including Delta Electronics, Infineon Technologies AG, Luxshare, Monolithic Power Systems, Flex Ltd., Celestica Inc., Quanta (and related Quanta entities), Foxconn (Hon Hai/FII), and Ingrasys (and U.S. affiliates). Those named companies must respond and could face findings, exclusion orders, or cease and desist orders if the Commission finds infringement of claims of U.S. Patent No. 10,903,734.
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