For years, the U.S. International Trade Commission maintained that the potent remedies available under Section 337 were unavailable to intellectual property owners considered to be nothing more than “mere importers.” That...more
3/7/2025
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Section 337 investigations at the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) remain an efficient and powerful method for American businesses seeking relief from foreign acts of unfair competition, including infringement of...more
2/20/2025
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A domestic industry may never be too small so long as the commercial product is 100% American-made according to the latest Federal Circuit opinion.
In Wuhan Healthgen Biotech v. ITC, the Federal Circuit affirmed the...more
2/11/2025
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a Final Rule that invalidates non-compete clauses in standard employment agreements. This new regulation, with some limited exceptions, imposes a nationwide and retroactive...more
6/7/2024
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On May 7, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule that renders invalid non-compete clauses in standard employment agreements. 16 C.F.R. § 910. Although some limited exceptions apply, this new regulation...more
5/9/2024
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Amazon’s Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) program provides an expedited and low-cost tool for patent owners to stop the sale of infringing products on Amazon’s platform. But low cost does not mean low risk. The U.S. Court of...more
5/8/2024
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Join Directors Daniel E. Yonan, Uma N. Everett, and Paul A. Ainsworth for the "ITC Section 337 Year in Review" webinar on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST. This webinar wraps up our 2023 series, Navigating the...more
2/22/2024
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Section 337 investigations at the ITC have proven to be an efficient and powerful method for Complainants seeking relief from unfair importation. The Commission’s injunctive powers provide an attractive forum for Complainants...more
2/15/2024
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Section 337 investigations at the ITC have proven to be an efficient and powerful method for Complainants seeking relief from unfair importation. The Commission’s injunctive powers provide an attractive forum for Complainants...more
2/15/2024
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Directors Uma Everett and Paul Ainsworth will present the “Trade Secrets at the ITC” webinar on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 1:00 PM (EDT).
During the webinar, attendees will understand strategic considerations...more