Certain Smart Devices; Notice of Institution of Investigation

Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on May 6, 2026, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Cerence Operating Company of Burlington, Massachusetts. Supplements to the complaint were filed on May 12, 2026 and May 13, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, 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 smart devices by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,306,815 ("the '815 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,203,972 ("the '972 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 8,320,575 ("the '575 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 11,929,073 ("the '073 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. 8,355,484 ("the '484 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists 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.