According to CoinMeta, the U.S. International Trade Commission ( ITC ) issued a notice on November 10, 2026, making a final ruling under Section 337 regarding certain negative electrode materials specifically used in battery cells and batteries (investigation code: 337- ta-1513 ). The notice stated that the preliminary ruling ( no.7 ) made by the administrative judge on October 13, 2026, would not be reviewed, and as a result of the applicant's withdrawal, the investigation into U.S. Patent No. 11,942,624 was partially terminated.