Insta360 Secures Complete Victory in ITC Final Ruling

U.S. International Trade Commission rejects GoPro's patent infringement claims, affirming Insta360's independent innovation.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Insta360, trading as Arashi Vision Inc. (688775.SS), secured a complete victory in Investigation No. 337-TA-1400 as the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a final determination in favor of the innovative 360 camera company. The Commission cleared Insta360 with respect to five utility patents relating to stabilization, horizon leveling, distortion correction, and aspect ratio conversion, confirming that the patents were invalid, not infringed, or both. The Commission also reversed the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)'s prior finding of infringement as to the '052 patent relating to distortion and found additional non-infringement as to the '840 patent relating to stabilization.

Why it matters

The ITC's decision reaffirms Insta360's position as a market leader and innovator in the 360 camera industry. The ruling allows Insta360 to continue importing and selling its existing product lineup in the United States without restriction, solidifying its competitive position against rivals like GoPro who had attempted to use patent litigation to block Insta360's growth.

The details

In the ITC investigation, GoPro had asserted five utility patents against Insta360, relating to stabilization, horizon leveling, distortion correction, and aspect ratio conversion. The Commission found that these patents were either invalid, not infringed, or both. The Commission also reversed a prior finding of infringement on the '052 patent relating to distortion and found additional non-infringement on the '840 patent relating to stabilization. Additionally, the ALJ's determination that Insta360's updated product designs fall outside the scope of GoPro's asserted design patent was upheld.

  • The ITC issued its final determination on February 26, 2026.

The players

Insta360

An innovative 360 camera company, trading as Arashi Vision Inc. (688775.SS).

GoPro

A rival camera company that had asserted patent infringement claims against Insta360 in the ITC investigation.

JK Liu

The founder of Insta360.

U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)

The government agency that issued the final ruling in favor of Insta360.

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)

The judge who had previously made a determination in the case, which was later reversed by the ITC.

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What they’re saying

“The ITC's decision reaffirms what the industry has long recognized: Insta360's technology is built on true innovation. The facts spoke for themselves.”

— JK Liu, Founder of Insta360 (PRNewswire)

“The future of this industry should be shaped by better products, not legal tactics that protect market share at the expense of consumers. Too often, successful companies are targeted by patent litigation from competitors looking to reclaim lost ground. What the industry needs is an environment where the best ideas prevail, not legal maneuvering. Only when innovation can compete freely will the entire ecosystem move forward.”

— JK Liu, Founder of Insta360 (PRNewswire)

What’s next

The ITC's final determination represents a complete resolution of the investigation in Insta360's favor, allowing the company to continue importing and selling its products in the United States without restriction.

The takeaway

Insta360's victory in the ITC investigation demonstrates the importance of protecting true innovation and allowing the best products to compete freely in the market, rather than relying on legal tactics to stifle competition. This ruling reinforces Insta360's position as a leading innovator in the 360 camera industry.