United States International Trade Commission Section 337 Mediation Program. Sixth Update.

摘要

The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) offers an important forum for the litigation of intellectual property matters involving imported goods. The Mediation Program offers a risk-free, inexpensive, confidential and quick mechanism to evaluate whether settlement can be achieved in these cases. Even if settlement of all claims and issues is not possible, mediation may help narrow issues and claims in the investigation. All parties in Section 337 practice will be made aware of the Mediation Program when new investigations are instituted.