Understanding how to effectively leverage the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) is critical—whether the goal is to avoid litigation or to pursue enforcement action against infringing imports. Watch our on demand recording as Directors Uma Everett and Paul Ainsworth provide a comprehensive overview of navigating Section 337 investigations before the ITC. The session explored both offensive and defensive strategies for companies facing or considering ITC litigation.

Topics included:

  • Key differences between the ITC and other litigation forums;
  • Strategies to reduce the risk of being sued at the ITC, particularly when products are manufactured overseas and imported into the United States.;
  • How manufacturing and assembly locations impact ITC exposure;
  • The advantages of using the ITC as a complainant, including access to injunctive relief;
  • How to prepare your domestic industry case and tips for gathering importation evidence; and
  • How to ensure enforcement of the Commission’s exclusion orders

Continuing Legal Education Credits: General CLE credit is pending for VA, CA, TX, and IL. CLE is not available for on demand viewing.

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