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Trump Administration 2.0 – Tech Transactions Update

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The incoming Trump administration is expected to make several policy changes likely to impact tech transactions. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to reduce regulation and cut federal bureaucracy, which he says have...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

U.S. Trade Representative Releases 2023 Special 301 Report

On April 26th, Ambassador Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), issued the 2023 Special 301 Report.  In a press release, the USTR stated that "[i]nnovation and creativity are at the heart of American...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Status of Proposed Extension of TRIPS Waiver in WTO

It is often observed (or asserted) that a fair compromise in a dispute has likely been reached when both sides are not particularly happy about it.  This is not always the case, of course, and is more likely not to be the...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Supports House and Senate Legislation Prohibiting Biden Administration from Negotiating Modifications to...

Earlier this month, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to members of Congress indicating that the Chamber "strongly supports" recent House and Senate legislation that the Chamber noted "would prohibit the...more

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Russian Sanctions Create Patent Risks

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While multi-national sanctions recently imposed on Russia were intended to punish Russia for its aggression in Ukraine, the effects of the sanctions have led to a need for tough decisions for U.S. entities with patent...more

Snell & Wilmer

Global Connection - Russia Permits Patent Misappropriation From Unfriendly Countries

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On Monday, March 7, 2022, the Russian government announced that compensation would not be required when Russian entities infringe patent rights from "unfriendly" countries. This unilateral action by Russia may have a...more

Mintz - Intellectual Property Viewpoints

Out with the old, and in with the new: joint policy statement and recent cases confirm that injunctive relief on...

When licensing discussions with an intransigent implementer break down, SEP owners face a difficult question: what remedies are available (injunctive relief or damages) in each U.S. court (International Trade Commission and...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

U.S. Trade Representative Releases 2019 Special 301 Report

On April 25th, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), issued the 2019 Special 301 Report. In a press release, the USTR stated that "over the coming weeks, USTR will review the developments against...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

International Law Bulletin - Vol. 22, No. 3

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TRADE - Dispute Resolution - WTO: The World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Panel ruled that Russia must remove its anti-dumping duties levied on European Union (EU) vans...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

The Trump Administration's Intellectual Property and Competition Objectives for NAFTA Renegotiation: What Was Wrong with the TPP?

On July 17, 2017, the United States Trade Representative released the summary of its objectives for NAFTA renegotiation, including its objectives for the intellectual property and competition provisions of the agreement. As...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Six Ways U.S. Joint Strategic Plan on IP Enforcement Impacts Public Health and Safety

On December 12, 2016, the Office of the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) in the Executive Office of the President issued a much-awaited interagency plan on intellectual property (IP) enforcement. The...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Letter to Colombian President Encourages Grant of Compulsory License for Imatinib

Last month, we reported on letters sent by two Senators and fifteen Representatives to the U.S. Trade Representative, seeking clarification regarding the Administration's position on compulsory licenses. The letters were...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

28 Organizations Seek Clarification from President Obama Regarding Colombian Compulsory License -- U.S. Chamber of Commerce...

On July 5, 2016, we reported on two letters sent by two Senators and fifteen Representatives to Michael Froman, the U.S. Trade Representative ("USTR"), seeking clarification regarding the Administration's position on...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

U.S. Trade Representative Issues 2016 Special 301 Report

On April 27th, Ambassador Michael B.G. Froman, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), issued the 2016 Special 301 Report. According to the USTR website, "[i]ntellectual property is a critical source of economic growth and...more

King & Spalding

Trade & Manufacturing: News Of Note -- June 2014

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State Department Increases Emphasis On International Commerce - In an address at the annual meeting of the United States Export-Import Bank, Secretary of State John Kerry indicated an increased emphasis on...more

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ITC Section 337 Update – October 4, 2013

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Commission Issues Notice Of Shutdown Of Investigative Activities – On October 1, 2013, the Commission issued a Notice that, as a result of the broader shutdown of the federal government, the Commission “will shut down...more

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USTR Rejects Import Ban On Apple Inc. Products

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For the first time in 26 years, the White House exercised its veto authority over an International Trade Commission ("ITC") Exclusion Order. On June 4, 2013, the ITC determined in Investigation No. 337-TA-794 that Apple had...more

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United States Trade Representative Issues Rare Disapproval of U.S. International Trade Commission's Order Excluding Apple Products...

In a rare move, on August 3, 2013, the United States Trade Representative of the Executive Office of the President (USTR) issued a letter disapproving the United States International Trade Commission's (ITC's) determination...more

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ITC Section 337 Update - July 2, 2013

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ITC Launches Section 337 Investigation Pilot Program On New 100-Day ID Procedure – On Monday, June 24, 2013, the Commission advised that it launched a Pilot Program to test whether early rulings on certain dispositive...more

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