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ITC Ends Section 337 Probe on Imported Solar Power Optimizers

The International Trade Commission has ended a Section 337 investigation on imported solar power optimizers (ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1327), it said in a Federal Register notice. Complainant Ampt and respondent SolarEdge reached a settlement May 11 and asked the commission to end the investigation.

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The ITC began the investigation in September, following Ampt's complaint alleging SolarEdge Technologies imported solar panels that incorporate power optimizer technology infringing on two of Ampt's patents. Ampt asked the commission to issue a limited exclusion order as well as permanent cease and desist orders (see 2209010034).