Enforcing Manufacturing Patents: International Aspects of U.S. Patent Enforcement

This August, in Carnegie Mellon University v. Marvell Technology Group, the Federal Circuit vacated a portion of the largest damages judgment in history ─ for $1.54 billion ─ instructing the district court to determine whether the accused products had been “sold” in the United States. Even though the products at issue were made and used abroad, U.S. sales activity could potentially still support damages.  As this decision illustrates, global supply chains can greatly impact the enforcement of U.S. patents.

In this webinar, we will discuss the reach of U.S. patents in today’s global economy and provide practical patenting and enforcement strategies for manufacturing companies. Specifically, we will address:

• Infringement by products made or used outside of the United States;
• Importing and exporting components of patented inventions;
• International infringement of U.S. process claims;
• Patenting strategies to address global manufacturing; and
• Enforcing patents via the U.S. International Trade Commission

Presenters:

Jennifer H. Roscetti
Jeffrey C. Totten

Time:

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EDT