ITC Opens More Infringement Probes Into New IP Matters

By Editorial Team

The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated additional infringement investigations concerning patents and other intellectual property that have not previously been subject to disputes there. Legal experts suggest this uptick in probes may be linked to a recent decision expanding the scope of entities eligible to request import blocks, as well as modifications at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that restrict patent challenges.

According to Law360, the ITC's recent actions have piqued the interest of legal professionals, who are closely monitoring these developments. The investigations are seen as significant due to their potential impact on various industries and businesses.

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Law firms and companies closely following these infringement probes include Latham & Watkins, Levi Snotherly, McKool Smith, Mintz Levin, Morgan Lewis, and Perkins Coie. Notable entities involved in the investigations are DOAR Inc., the International Trade Commission, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.