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ITC Patent Litigation: Taming the Rapids

1h 1m

Created on August 11, 2015

Intermediate

Overview

Litigating in a Section 337 investigation before the U.S. International Trade Commission may seem like a yearlong white water rafting odyssey. Both require constant vigilance and stamina, and both can toss you about and catch you off-guard. In this course, Mr. Belisle explores the landscape of Section 337 investigations, the strategic posture of participants upon institution of investigations, and managing client expectations. Mr. Belisle also discusses strategies for taming investigation rapids, particularly through the use of procedural stipulations and by leveraging procedural schedules to your tactical advantage. Throughout the discussion, Mr. Belisle provides insights into how the timing of certain scheduled exchanges among parties can affect presentation of their cases and even perhaps the final determination. 

 

Learning Objectives:

I.    Become familiar with the landscape of Section 337 investigations, and the Commission's substantial experience with patented high-tech products

II.   Understand the strategic posture of participants upon the institution of a Section 337 investigation, and the importance of managing client expectations 

III.  Grasp the importance of procedural stipulations and how to use them to streamline investigations, particularly where source code may be at issue

IV.  Learn how to leverage procedural schedules to your tactical advantage

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