Litigating Patent Claims at the ITC and How It Could Impact Your Company

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is a fast-paced, high-stakes forum empowered by Section 337 of the U.S. Tariff Act to hear and resolve patent infringement complaints brought by companies against acts in the importation of products. Most Section 337 investigations involve IP claims such as allegations of patent, trade secret, trademark, or copyright infringement.

Particularly for claims of alleged patent infringement, ITC Section 337 proceedings are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to U.S. district court litigation, including due to the speed at which they can progress and the power of available remedies, among other reasons. ITC patent litigation cases can have widespread implications for a multinational company whose business touches the United States, potentially impacting its ability to access the U.S. market through the importation of products. Multinational companies may also bring ITC Section 337 proceedings to protect their U.S. IP rights against competitors if they are able to satisfy the domestic industry requirement.

Whether your company is relatively new to ITC actions or wants to gain insight into the latest trends revolving around the complex, global nature of ITC Section 337 proceedings, join Foley & Lardner LLP on Thursday, May 16, 2024 (Japan time), for a webinar that will:

• Provide an overview of patent litigation at the ITC
• Identify important differences between ITC and district court patent litigations
• Explore the interplay of ITC and USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings
• Discuss key considerations and strategies for companies involved in ITC litigations

This program is free to attend but advance registration is required. To register, please click here.