Successfully Navigating the Ins and Outs of the ITC Section 337 Investigations
Section 337 investigations at the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) involve high-stakes and complex procedures. These are governed by unique cross-disciplinary rules which call for a deep understanding of the ITC’s thought process and a specialized defense strategy for one’s intellectual property rights. To prevail in Section 337 investigations and dodge red flags, attorneys and practitioners should stay close to the recent developments in this field of law. Join a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners organized by The Knowledge Group as they delve deep into the ins and outs of ITC Section 337 investigations. The speakers will offer must-have strategies to help parties attain the best outcome. Key issues that will be covered in this course are: Recent Developments in ITC’s Procedures New Challenges in Managing Section 337 Investigation Best Strategies to Prevail in a Section 337 Investigation Relevant Court Decisions Issues to Watch Out For
Live and Recorded CLE & CPE Webcasts in the Legal, Tax, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Human Resources Industries
Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has established itself as a premier eLearning hub for Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Continuing Professional Education (CPE), and technology-focused webcasts. We equip lawyers, accountants, and industry professionals with expert-driven insights, timely regulatory updates, and practical strategies to help them stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.
Associate Principal, Intellectual Property Economic Consultant at Charles River Associates
Adam J. Moore is an Associate Principal in the Intellectual Property Practice at Charles River Associates and has applied his financial and economic expertise to a broad range of IP litigation, valuation, and transactional matters. He has evaluated domestic industry and other economic issues in Section 337 Investigations on behalf of both Complainants and Respondents in a variety of industries, including medical devices, consumer products and services, automobiles, electronic devices, industrial tools, and software. His IP litigation experience includes the development of complex financial models to determine economic damages, including lost profits, reasonable royalties, and unjust enrichment. Adam also has experience with valuation and strategy assignments dealing with licensing and M&A transactions. His experience includes all types of IP assets, including patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyrights.
Principal, Trial Specialist in Both the Federal District Courts and ITC at Offit Kurman
Tony V. Pezzano is a Principal in the New York offices of Offit Kurman. Tony has successfully tried numerous cases in federal district courts and the ITC involving technology innovation across a diverse range of industries, including consumer, recreational and pharmaceutical products, chemical and petroleum products and processes, wireless telecommunication devices and equipment, computer software, hardware and systems, audio and video products and printing engines and systems. Tony has obtained both injunctions on behalf of his clients in federal district courts as well as exclusion and cease and desist orders in ITC Section 337 investigations. Tony is Past President (2009) of the ITC Trial Lawyers Association.
Of Counsel ITC Litigation Expert Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Cyrus Frelinghuysen focuses his practice on intellectual property and trade matters, concentrating in particular on unfair import (a.k.a., Section 337) investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Cyrus has represented both complainants and respondents in all phases of Section 337 proceedings. The cases Cyrus has handled have involved a variety of technologies, such as telecommunications equipment, mobile devices, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals. Cyrus has also advised clients on compliance and enforcement matters, including matters involving U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
