ITC Section 337 Patent Investigations: Overview | Practical Law

ITC Section 337 Patent Investigations: Overview | Practical Law

A Practice Note describing Section 337 investigations involving intellectual property infringement before the US International Trade Commission (ITC), focusing on patent infringement claims. This Note outlines the basic steps of an ITC Section 337 investigation and the substantive and procedural ways it differs from typical district court patent infringement litigation, including key differences in timing. It also provides an overview of the general steps from pre-filing analysis through post-hearing briefing.

ITC Section 337 Patent Investigations: Overview

Practical Law Practice Note Overview 2-505-6571 (Approx. 32 pages)

ITC Section 337 Patent Investigations: Overview

by H. Mark Lyon, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and Sarah E. Piepmeier, Perkins Coie LLP, with Practical Law Intellectual Property & Technology
Maintained • USA (National/Federal)
A Practice Note describing Section 337 investigations involving intellectual property infringement before the US International Trade Commission (ITC), focusing on patent infringement claims. This Note outlines the basic steps of an ITC Section 337 investigation and the substantive and procedural ways it differs from typical district court patent infringement litigation, including key differences in timing. It also provides an overview of the general steps from pre-filing analysis through post-hearing briefing.