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US launches probe into Taiwan firms
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US International Trade Commission has launched a Section 337 investigation into Taiwanese and other companies over alleged patent infringement concerning vertical power delivery technology used in AI servers. The probe was initiated following a complaint by Vicor Corp seeking exclusion and cease-and-desist orders to block the accused products from the US market.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software, and 2 sources have reported it between 11 Oct 2026 and 12 Oct 2026.
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This US trade investigation means you must check your supply chain for patent compliance immediately or risk losing market access. Legal battles over core AI server power technology can disrupt your sales and should push you to seek safer alternatives or licences now.
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2 sources · first reported 11 Oct 2026 · latest 12 Oct 2026
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