Jamie Beaber Speaks on Section 337 Investigations at the ITC

The Federal Circuit Bar Association (FCBA) is pleased to present this 337 event, as part of our Horizon Seminar Series. This event is co-sponsored by the International Trade and Law Clerks and Students Committees of the FCBA. Panelists to include: Jamie B. Beaber, Steptoe & Johnson LLP and Thomas S. Fusco, Supervisory Attorney, Office Of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, with Moderator Joanne M. Guerrera, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP.

Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 is a powerful tool for enforcing U.S. intellectual property rights. In lieu of or in addition to an action in federal district court, a U.S. patent owner or other party experiencing unfair competition from imports may seek a remedy from the International Trade Commission (ITC). Section 337 provides for swift proceedings before an Administrative Law Judge, involving the usual discovery tools, motions practice and an evidentiary hearing. A panel consisting of a Supervisory Attorney from the ITC's Office of Unfair Import Investigations and two private practitioners will provide an overview of the statute and the procedural schedule for a Section 337 investigation. They will also address practice basics for the various phases of a Section 337 investigation, including the requirements of the ITC's Rules of Practice and Procedure.

For more information, please contact Anne Ziegler at 202-536-4160 or ziegler@fedcirbar.org or visit our website at www.fedcirbar.org.