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Litigating section 337 investigations and remedies continues to evolve, as developments in domestic industry requirements, parallel proceedings, multi-component investigations, evidentiary complexities, and 5 newly confirmed Commissioners reshape standards at the ITC.
These developments and more will be explored at ACI’s 19th Annual Practitioners’ Think Tank on ITC Litigation & Enforcement in a focused, intimate setting designed to foster candid discussions and meaningful connections among ITC leadership, in-house counsel, and section 337 litigators.
Please Note: While the event is hosted at the DC Bar Association offices, this is not a DC Bar Association event. Attendance is open to all professionals regardless of membership status or legal background.
Conference Co-Chairs
Matthew Duescher
Partner
Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC
Anthony Del Monaco
Senior IP Litigation Counsel
Lenovo
Why Attend the 2027 ITC Litigation & Enforcement Think Tank
Hear directly from ITC leadership on litigation practices, procedural expectations, and developments affecting Section 337 investigations.
Learn how to build a persuasive case for the ALJs through clear, compelling presentations of complex technology, evidence, and legal standards.
Strengthen exclusion, cease and desist, and consent order strategies with practical guidance on product redesigns, Customs enforcement, and post-investigation compliance.
Gain the in-house perspective on litigation costs, outside counsel management, and strategic decision-making.
Connect with the ITC community through focused discussions and networking with practitioners, corporate counsel, and government representatives.
Who Should Attend ITC Litigation & Enforcement
This conference is designed for legal professionals responsible for Section 337 investigations, intellectual property litigation, patent enforcement, and international trade remedies.
Law Firms and Private Practice
- Section 337 and ITC Litigation Attorneys
- Patent Litigation and Intellectual Property Attorneys
- International Trade Litigation Counsel
- Appellate and Federal Circuit Litigators
- Patent Enforcement and Licensing Counsel
Corporate and In-House Legal Teams
- General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel
- Chief Intellectual Property Counsel
- Senior Patent Litigation Counsel
- IP Litigation and Enforcement Directors
- Patent Licensing Counsel
- In-House Counsel Managing ITC Investigations
Industries Represented
Technology, telecommunications, semiconductors, automotive, life sciences, manufacturing, consumer electronics, and other industries facing intellectual property and import-related disputes.
Past Attending Companies
- US International Trade Commission
- US Customs & Border Protection Regulations and Rulings Office of Trade
- Crowell & Moring LLP
- Hogan Lovells US LLP
- BMW of North America
- American Honda Motor Co Inc
- Samsung Electronics America Inc
- Microsoft Corp
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
- Kingston Technology Company
- FTI Consulting
- US Patent & Trademark Office
- US Court of International Trade
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