USITC Institutes Investigation of Vertical Power Delivery (VPD) Modules and Computing Systems Infringing a Vicor Patent

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Key Figures

Investigation instituted: Oct. 9, 2026

Investigation instituted

Oct. 9, 2026

USITC vote to institute the investigation

Historical Context

3 past events · Latest: Sep 30

3 events

1. Sep 30

   Revenue guidance

   24h Move

   +6.7%

   Raised Q3 sequential revenue growth guidance, citing increased royalties from the first non-exclusive VPD license.

2. Sep 21

   Revenue guidance

   24h Move

   +19.9%

   Raised Q3 sequential revenue growth guidance, attributing the increase to expected royalties from a VPD license.

3. Sep 16

   VPD license

   24h Move

   +17.8%

   Granted a non-exclusive license for an OEM to procure VPD modules covered by Vicor patents from unlicensed suppliers.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

section 337, limited exclusion order (leo), cease and desist orders

3 terms

section 337 regulatory

"violations by Respondents of section 337 of the Tariff Act"

Section 337 is a U.S. trade-law procedure at the International Trade Commission that lets rights holders challenge imported goods alleged to infringe patents, trademarks, copyrights or involve other unfair practices; the agency can order those goods blocked at the border or removed from the market. For investors, a Section 337 ruling can quickly cut off a competitor’s product from U.S. shelves and distributors, altering revenue prospects and competitive positions much like a gate closing on a supply route.

limited exclusion order (leo) regulatory

"Vicor requested that the USITC issue a Limited Exclusion Order (LEO)"

A limited exclusion order (LEO) is an administrative remedy issued by the U.S. International Trade Commission after a Section 337 investigation that directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to block the importation of specific articles that infringe a domestic intellectual property right, but limits the ban to particular respondents or narrowly described products rather than all products of that type. Unlike a broad exclusion order, a LEO targets only the named infringing parties or clearly defined product models; it is enforceable at the border, may be accompanied by cease-and-desist language against the respondents, and is subject to possible presidential review.

cease and desist orders regulatory

"and cease and desist orders"

A cease and desist order is an official instruction from a regulator, court, or other authority telling a company or individual to stop a specific activity immediately and to refrain from repeating it, similar to a stop sign enforced by law. For investors, such an order can halt product sales or operations, harm reputation, trigger fines or lawsuits, and create uncertainty that may reduce revenue and depress a company’s stock price.

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ANDOVER, Mass., Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On October 9, 2026, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of Vertical Power Delivery (VPD) systems and computing systems containing the same as described in the USITC’s notice of investigation:

https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er1009_69342.htm

The investigation is based on a complaint by Vicor Corporation of violations by Respondents of section 337 of the Tariff Act in the importation into the United States, and sale for importation, of VPD systems, components thereof, and computing systems that infringe claims of an asserted patent. Vicor requested that the USITC issue a Limited Exclusion Order (LEO) and cease and desist orders.

The USITC has identified the following Respondents in this investigation: Delta Electronics, Inc., Taipei, Taiwan; Infineon Technologies AG, Munich, Germany; Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Dongguan, China; Monolithic Power Systems, Inc., Kirkland, Washington; Flex Ltd., Austin, Texas; Celestica Inc., Toronto, Canada; Quanta Computer Inc., Taoyuan City, Taiwan; Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (d/b/a Foxconn), New Taipei City, Taiwan; Ingrasys Technology Inc., Taoyuan City, Taiwan.

OEMs and hyperscalers whose computing systems include VPD components sourced from Respondents will need a license from Vicor to import otherwise infringing systems into the United States. Interested parties are referred to https://www.vicorpower.com/ip-licensing for introductory information about Vicor’s IP licensing practice. VPD royalty rates depend upon the stage of enforcement, escalating as the USITC investigation of infringement by Respondents advances to a Limited Exclusion Order.

About Vicor

Vicor designs, manufactures and markets modular power components and complete power systems based upon a portfolio of patented technologies. Vicor licenses its patents to OEMs and hyper-scalers needing supply chain assurance, flexibility and scalability. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Vicor modules and power system technology are used in high performance computing, industrial, transportation, aerospace and defense.

www.vicorpower.com

For further information contact: 
Vicor Corporation 
Andrew D’Amico, General Counsel, Intellectual Property 
Email: adamico@vicr.com