Sterne Kessler’s U.S. IP Update is a newsletter delivering the latest developments in U.S. intellectual property law, tailored for companies and legal counsel in Korea. Stay informed on key court decisions, policy changes,...more
5/22/2025
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Artificial Intelligence ,
FRAND ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
IP License ,
Machine Learning ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Software ,
Standard Essential Patents ,
Unified Patent Court
For years, the U.S. International Trade Commission maintained that the potent remedies available under Section 337 were unavailable to intellectual property owners considered to be nothing more than “mere importers.” That...more
3/7/2025
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Domestic Industry Requirement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Foreign Manufacturers ,
Importers ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Trade ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Investment ,
Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Remedies ,
SCOTUS ,
Section 337 ,
Supply Chain
A recent opinion issued by the U.S. International Trade Commission in Certain Power Converter Modules and Computing Systems Containing the Same (Inv. No. 337-TA-1370) serves as a reminder for sellers to be cautious with any...more
3/5/2025
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Contract Terms ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Trade ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
IP License ,
Licensing Rules ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Risk Management ,
Sellers
The year 2023 was marked by two landmark Commission determinations resulting in exclusion orders and cease and desist orders against a popular consumer wearable—the Apple Watch. both investigations focused on health...more
2/19/2024
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Appeals ,
Apple ,
Comment Period ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Innovation Patent ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Public Interest ,
Technology
In comparison to prior years, the ITC had a lower case load in 2023. This does not appear to have any relationship with the average time to resolution, but it could be contributing to the ITCs increased tendency to resolve...more
Section 337 investigations at the ITC have proven to be an efficient and powerful method for Complainants seeking relief from unfair importation. The Commission’s injunctive powers provide an attractive forum for Complainants...more
2/15/2024
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Design Patent ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Investigations ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Patent Infringement ,
Patent Litigation ,
Patents ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Section 337