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ITC Section 337 Proceedings
At SJKP LLP, we bring relentless advocacy and deep intellectual property expertise to proceedings before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) under Section 337 of the Tariff Act. These proceedings are powerful tools for rights holders to block the importation of infringing goods—often serving as the centerpiece of high-stakes, global IP disputes. Our litigation team has decades of experience navigating the procedural intensity and strategic complexity of the ITC, offering clients the speed, enforcement strength, and international leverage unique to this forum.
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1. ITC Section 337 Proceedings as Strategic IP Enforcement
The ITC offers an efficient, high-impact venue to assert U.S. patent, trademark, copyright, or trade secret rights. Because of its streamlined process and ability to issue exclusion orders enforced by U.S. Customs, it has become a preferred choice for resolving cross-border infringement.
ITC Section 337 Proceedings to Halt Infringing Imports
Section 337 empowers rights holders to block unlawful imports before they reach U.S. shelves. We file and defend complaints before the ITC, leveraging this forum's expedited discovery, evidentiary hearings, and sweeping injunctive remedies.
ITC Section 337 Proceedings in Complex, Global Disputes
Multinational disputes often involve a combination of ITC, district court, and PTAB proceedings. Our attorneys coordinate these actions strategically to maximize client advantage and accelerate results.
2. ITC Section 337 Proceedings with Trial-Ready IP Litigation
Litigating before the ITC demands a fast-paced, trial-focused approach. Our IP trial lawyers thrive in high-pressure hearings and understand the Commission’s evidentiary and procedural nuances.
ITC Section 337 Proceedings and Precedent-Setting Victories
We have achieved historic rulings at the ITC, including the first temporary exclusion order, the largest Section 337 case ever tried, and one of the few hearings before the full Commission in the last decade.
ITC Section 337 Proceedings Across Diverse Technologies
Our experience spans semiconductors, consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, medical devices, and more—giving us the technical fluency to argue with clarity and authority.
3. ITC Section 337 Proceedings with Full-Spectrum Enforcement
Our representation does not stop with a Commission ruling. We support clients in appeals, Customs enforcement, and concurrent litigation in federal courts and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
ITC Section 337 Proceedings and U.S. Customs Coordination
We work closely with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to ensure exclusion orders are actively enforced and to challenge improper importations in real time.
ITC Section 337 Proceedings and Parallel Proceedings Strategy
Clients facing concurrent litigation at the ITC, district courts, and the PTAB benefit from our ability to harmonize litigation strategy, maintain message consistency, and preserve leverage across jurisdictions.
4. Why Choose SJKP LLP for ITC Section 337 Proceedings?
Clients choose SJKP LLP for our ability to command the courtroom, master technical detail, and execute aggressive, well-timed litigation strategies. Whether you are asserting rights or defending against a 337 action, we deliver focused, trial-ready representation that protects market access and defends innovation.
ITC Section 337 Proceedings Built on Experience and Precision
Our lawyers have handled dozens of Section 337 investigations from complaint to final determination, including appeals and post-investigation enforcement. Our track record speaks for itself—and our commitment to clients drives us further.
The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading or relying on the contents of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship with our firm. For advice regarding your specific situation, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
