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Ben Levi Spoke at the “ITC Master Class” in Palo Alto

Ben Levi spoke at the Intellectual Property Owners Association “ITC Master Class” on April 25, 2014, in Palo Alto, California.  The program covered Section 337 investigations by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and examined the latest developments in Section 337 litigation.  This class will provide an overview and discussion of Section 337 investigations and, through...
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“Tips For Litigating Design-Arounds at ITC and Customs”

Given the prospective nature of remedies issued by the International Trade Commission and enforced by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, anticipating how to address design-around products can be an important part of a company’s business and litigation strategy. Benjamin Levi provides insight into the different stages that present opportunities and pitfalls for litigants. The full...
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Ben Levi Spoke at the 6th Expert Forum on ITC Litigation & Enforcement

Ben Levi spoke at the American Conference Institute’s 6th Expert Forum on International Trade Commission Litigation & Enforcement in Washington, D.C. on February 25-26, 2014.  Mr. Levi’s presentation, “ITC Litigation Do’s and Don’ts: How to Avoid the Evidentiary and Trial Pitfalls, and Implement Best Practices,” will provide insight on the 337 litigation process and rules affecting trial...
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Ben Levi to Present on the Unique Aspects of Litigating ITC Cases

Ben Levi will be speaking at the American Conference Institute’s 3rd Annual Litigator & Corporate Counsel Forum on Managing Complex ITC Litigation in Palo Alto, California on October 29-30, 2013.  Ben’s presentation, “The Unique Aspects of Litigating ITC Cases: The Latest, Most Successful Discovery, Expert, Markman, and ITC Trial Tactics,” will include a discussion of: key differences...
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Ben Levi to Examine Key Issues for Smartphone Manufacturers Engaged in ITC Litigation at Upcoming 337 Litigation Summit

Ben Levi is participating in The 337 Litigation Summit in Washington, D.C. on June 27-28, 2013.  The Summit will feature leaders of the 337 bar and in-house IP counsel who will provide strategies for successfully navigating the unique procedures of the International Trade Commission (ITC). Ben’s panel, “Patent Hold-Up and Standard Essential Patents at the ITC: An Examination of Key Issues for...
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Ben Levi Discusses the Impact of the Domestic Industry Rule in ITC Litigation

The U.S Supreme Court recently declined to hear a New York manufacturer’s case seeking to relax the U.S. International Trade Commission’s domestic industry rule that bars companies, including nonpracticing entities, from meeting the standard by pursuing litigation to enforce their patents. The case could have presented the Supreme Court with a means to either stiffen...
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