ITC Issues Final Rule on Discovery in Section 337 Investigations | Practical Law

ITC Issues Final Rule on Discovery in Section 337 Investigations | Practical Law

The International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a final rule amending its Rules of Practice and Procedure on discovery, including e-discovery, in Section 337 investigations.

ITC Issues Final Rule on Discovery in Section 337 Investigations

Practical Law Legal Update 1-529-6345 (Approx. 2 pages)

ITC Issues Final Rule on Discovery in Section 337 Investigations

by PLC Intellectual Property & Technology
Published on 17 May 2013 • USA (National/Federal)
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued a final rule amending its Rules of Practice and Procedure on discovery, including e-discovery, in Section 337 investigations.
On May 15, 2013, the International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a final rule amending to its Rules of Practice and Procedure on discovery, including e-discovery, that is aimed at increasing efficiency in Section 337 proceedings while preserving fairness.
While the majority of the rules in the final rule are unchanged from those proposed by the ITC on October 2, 2012, the final rules contain eight changes from the proposed version. These changes are summarized in the final rule's overview. For more information on the proposed rules, see Legal Update, ITC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Discovery in Section 337 Investigations.
The rule will become effective on June 20, 2013.