Section 337 Actions Before the ITC: Latest Forum of Choice for Efficient Resolution

Strafford Publications is hosting a live 90-minute teleconference on October 23, 2008 about pursuing and defending IP litigation before the International Trade Commission.

Description

The International Trade Commission (ITC) is becoming a preferred forum for litigating intellectual property disputes because it allows IP owners to take advantage of often-overlooked trade laws to protect their valuable rights.

The ITC has the power to levy the strong deterrent of excluding a foreign infringer from the American market. Further, since the Supreme Court's ruling in eBay v. MercExchange, it is more difficult to obtain injunctive relief for patent infringement in federal court.

A clear understanding of the risks and rewards of IP litigation before the ITC is critically important as globalization of production, distribution and consumption of goods continues to increase.

Benefits

The panel will review these and other key questions:

    * What are the strategic advantages — and disadvantages — for IP owners of pursuing litigation before the ITC?
    * What factors should counsel consider before pursuing a Section 337 action before the ITC?
    * What are the best practices to follow after deciding to pursue a Section 337 action?
    * How does U.S. Customs enforce ITC orders?

Faculty

• Barbara A. Murphy, Member, Miller & Chevalier.

• Jeffrey R. Whieldon, Of Counsel, Fish & Richardson.

• Arthur Wineburg, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld.

Learn more and register here.