Intellectual Property

Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission most often involve claims regarding intellectual property rights, including allegations of patent infringement and trademark infringement by imported goods. Both utility and design patents, as well as registered and common law trademarks, may be asserted in these investigations. Other forms of unfair competition involving imported products, such as infringement of registered copyrights, mask works or boat hull designs, misappropriation of trade secrets or trade dress, passing off, and false advertising, may also be asserted. Learn more by visiting our About Section 337 page.

Section 337 Recent Developments

Notice: Certain Bar Code Readers, Scan Engines, Products Containing the Same, and Components Thereof , Inv. No. 337-TA-1061 [posted 6/21/17]
Notice: Certain Non-Volatile Memory Devices and Products Containing Same , Inv. No. 337-TA-1046 [posted 6/16/17]
Notice: Certain Semiconductor Devices and Consumer Audiovisual Products Containing the Same , Inv. No. 337-TA-1047 [posted 6/15/17]
Notice: Certain Carbon Spine Board, Cervical Collar and Various Medical Training Manikin Devices, and Accompanying Product Catalogues, Product Inserts, Literature and Components Thereof , Inv. No. 337-TA-1088 [posted 6/14/17]
Notice: Certain Integrated Circuits with Voltage Regulators and Products Containing Same , Inv. No. 337-TA-1024 [posted 6/14/17]
Notice: Certain Sleep-Disordered Breathing Treatment Systems and Components Thereof , Inv. No. 337-TA-1022 [posted 6/13/17]
Notice: Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof , Inv. No. 337-TA-1038 [posted 6/13/17]
Notice: Certain Mobile Device Holders and Components Thereof , Inv. No. 337-TA-1028 [posted 6/13/17]

Recent Section 337 Commission Opinions

Carbon and Alloy Steel Products, 606671: Inv. No. 337-TA-1002 [posted 3/30/17]
Carbon and Alloy Steel Products, 588235: Inv. No. 337-TA-1002 [posted 3/30/17]
Woven Textile Fabrics and Products Containing Same, 60589: Inv. No. 337-TA-976 [posted 3/30/17]
Table Saws Incorporating Active Injury Mitigation Technology, 602496: Inv. No. 337-TA-965 [posted 3/30/17]
Electric Skin Care Devices, Brushes and Chargers Therefor, and Kits Containing Same, 603444: Inv. No. 337-TA-959 [posted 3/30/17]

Recent Section 337 Final Initial Determinations

Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Components Thereof, 599910: Inv. No. 337-TA-998 [posted 3/30/17]
Wearable Activity Tracking Devices, Systems, and Components Thereof, 599908: Inv. No. 337-TA-973 [posted 3/30/17]
Air Mattress Systems, Components Thereof, and Methods of Using the Same, ID for 971: Inv. No. 337-TA-971 [posted 3/30/17]
Radiotherapy Systems and Treatment Planning Software, and Components Thereof, 595974_Part2: Inv. No. 337-TA-968 [posted 3/30/17]
Radiotherapy Systems and Treatment Planning Software, and Components Thereof, 595974_Part1: Inv. No. 337-TA-968 [posted 3/30/17]