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US launches AI power supply patent probe
USITC opens Section 337 investigation into 20 companies over AI server power supply patents.
In brief
USITC opens Section 337 investigation into 20 companies over AI server power supply patents. USITC launched a Section 337 investigation into 20 companies including Luxshare Precision, Foxconn, and Delta Electronics for alleged patent infringement in AI power supply systems. Originally reported by BigGo Finance.
USITC launches Section 337 probe
The United States International Trade Commission voted on October 9, 2026, to formally launch a Section 337 investigation into 20 companies for alleged AI power supply patent infringement.
Vicor files patent complaint
Vicor Corporation, a US power technology company, filed a Section 337 complaint alleging 20 companies infringe its US Patent No. 10,903,734.
20 companies named
The respondents include China's Luxshare Precision, Taiwan's Foxconn, Delta Electronics, Quanta Computer, Hon Hai Precision, Monolithic Power Systems, Infineon, Flex, and Celestica.
AI server power supply at stake
The products at issue power AI servers, data centers, and cloud computing systems using vertical power transmission technology.
Investigation timeline
The USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation within 45 days, with an initial determination by an administrative law judge.
Potential market exclusion
If infringement is found, the affected products could be barred from entering the US market, disrupting the AI server supply chain.
Vicor's prior action
Vicor previously pursued a Section 337 investigation in February 2026 targeting similar power converters and computing systems.
Global respondent chain
The investigation spans power module manufacturing to equipment assembly and system integration across multiple countries.
Market impact
Delta Electronics is the world's largest power supply manufacturer, Quanta Computer the largest notebook PC maker, and Foxconn the global electronics manufacturing leader.
What to remember
USITC launched a Section 337 investigation into 20 companies including Luxshare Precision, Foxconn, and Delta Electronics for alleged patent infringement in AI power supply systems.
