ITC Recommends GEO Against Inexpensive Slider Devices Sold Through E-Commerce Websites
In a recently issued initial determination, the ITC granted summary determination on violation and recommended issuance of a general exclusion order (“GEO”) against respondents after finding that a limited exclusion order (“LEO”) would likely be circumvented,...
Redesign Cleared Following Adverse Initial Determination
In an dispute involving garage door openers, Respondent successfully utilized a Modification Proceeding pursuant to 19 U.S.C. § 1337(k) to obtain a determination from the ITC that its redesigned product did not infringe the asserted patent. After an...
ITC Considers Alternative Hearing Procedures
In a recently issued order, the ITC indicated its willingness to consider case-by-case modifications to its hearing procedures in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Certain Touch-Controlled Mobile Devices, Computers, and Components Thereof, Inv. 337-TA-1162, Order...
ITC Finds Violation Based on Infringement of Method Claim After Importation
[co-author: Charles Lee] A recent opinion by the ITC reiterates that a violation of Section 337 can be based on infringement of a method claim that occurs after importation of the relevant article(s). Certain Blood Cholesterol Testing Strips and Associated Systems...
Recent ITC Statistics
By: Charles Lee and Vishal Khatri – The COVID-19 pandemic surprisingly is not impacting the number of filings at the ITC in fiscal year (“FY”) 2020. Prior to the start of quarantine on March 16, 2020, fifteen (15) new complaints were filed at the ITC. On average,...