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Technologies such as Wi-Fi, 5G and 4G LTE, and high-fidelity video streaming are ubiquitous in modern products. In fact, a huge portion of everyday technologies is based on technical standards like these, and that portion is...more
I. Introduction - Anti-dumping duties are among the most powerful instruments in global trade regulation. They aim to level the playing field by offsetting the impact of goods sold at “unfairly low” prices, protecting...more
In Brita LP v. Int’l Trade Comm’n, No. 24-1098 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 15, 2025), the Federal Circuit, in a precedential opinion, affirmed the International Trade Commission’s (“ITC” or “Commission”) decision that certain claims of...more
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the US International Trade Commission’s (Commission) decision that a water filtration patent was invalid for lack of written description and enablement because the...more
Gray-market goods, also known as parallel imports, are genuine products imported into the United States without the consent of the US trademark owner, often bypassing authorized distribution channels. This Legal Update...more
In a pair of related rulings, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reviewed two decisions from two different agencies involving the same patent. The Court ultimately found that the International Trade Commission...more
In a pair of recently issued companion decisions, the Federal Circuit awarded Causam Enterprises, Inc. a victory on patent ownership (Causam v. ITC (ITC appeal)) only to pull the rug out from under the company by declaring...more
Industries worldwide have worked tirelessly for many years to establish technical standards — consistent norms that ensure products and services meet a baseline of quality, stability, and interoperability. While standards are...more
In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, we continue our series of conversations with Wolf Greenfield attorneys about the unexpected paths that led them to IP law. Jerry Hrycyszyn is a litigation shareholder at Wolf...more
For many technologies, what the innovation “does” is more important, and easier to describe, than what it “is.” When an innovation can be embodied in something tangible with measurable properties, it’s usually easier to...more
In Causam Enterprises, Inc. v. ITC, No. 23-1769 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 15, 2025), the Federal Circuit addressed whether Causam was the owner of the asserted patent and, thus, had Article III standing. The central issue was whether...more
Our Case of the Week this week is barely a patent case. It is largely a case involving alleged trade secrets misappropriation in the semiconductor manufacturing space. ...more
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every aspect of modern life and brought the global supply chain into the spotlight. With accelerated consumer expectations, companies around the world sharpened their supply chain...more
In Husch Blackwell’s September 2025 Trade Law Update you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: • An update on U.S. Department of Commerce decisions - • U.S. International Trade...more
The federal government entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025. The following update provides a summary of the resulting impact on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), and...more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued a memorandum addressing how the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) should handle prior findings of fact and conclusions of law when adjudicating patent...more
President Trump has imposed tariffs on timber, lumber, and certain derivative products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, effective October 14, 2025. Imports of softwood timber and lumber will be subject to...more
On October 1, 2025, the federal government entered a shutdown, and the impact on the IP space is uncertain. While the USPTO and Federal Circuit remain operational for now, proceedings before the ITC are paused, affecting...more
On Oct. 1, federal agencies shut down following Congress’s failure to pass a bill funding the 2026 fiscal year. Businesses should anticipate potential disruptions to key trade processes. The extent of the impact will vary by...more
On October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown after Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution to fund government operations before the September 30 deadline. This political impasse disrupts...more
With no agreement between Congressional Republicans and Democrats on a funding bill for fiscal year 2026, the U.S. federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on October 1, 2025....more
American Chrome & Chemical, Inc. (“Petitioner”) filed new petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) seeking the imposition of antidumping duties (“AD”) on...more
The U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) is up for review on July 1, 2026. As that time approaches, exporters and businesses have the opportunity to shape USCMA's future by submitting their comments to the Office of the U.S....more
On September 16, 2025, the Fresh Mushrooms Fair Trade Coalition and its individual members (collectively, "Petitioners") filed antidumping duty ("AD") and countervailing duty ("CVD") petitions on imports of fresh mushrooms...more
On September 16, 2025, Fresh Mushrooms Fair Trade Coalition and its individual members (“Fresh Mushrooms”) (“Petitioners”), filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on imports of Fresh...more