The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) is a quasi-judicial federal agency focused on protecting domestic industries from unfair foreign competition, particularly regarding patent infringement. Operating under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, the ITC issues exclusion and cease-and-desist orders against imported goods that violate U.S. patents. Compared to district courts, which can take years to resolve patent cases, ITC cases conclude faster, typically within 16-18 months. However, patent holders must prove a domestic industry exists to benefit from ITC enforcement mechanisms, which includes economic and technical components.
The ITC operates under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to protect U.S. industries by blocking imports that infringe valid U.S. patents.
Patent holders find the ITC appealing due to its quicker case resolution timelines and the imposition of exclusion orders instead of monetary damages.
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