Speeches & Events
Doman Jr Presented to MIPLA on Section 337
Michael R. Doman Jr., attorney at AMS, gave a presentation on Section 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) to members of Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association ("MIPLA").
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Doman, Jr. Quoted in Article on David-And-Goliath ITC Case of Sonos vs. Google
Michael R. Doman, Jr., attorney at Adduci Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP, was quoted in an IAM article last week regarding a patent case at the US International Trade Commission (ITC) involving Google and Sonos.
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Mastriani and Okun to Present at 13th Annual Practitioners' Think Tank on ITC Litigation and Enforcement
Lou Mastriani and Deanna Tanner Okun will be speaking at ACI’s 13th Annual Practitioners’ Think Tank on ITC Litigation and Enforcement which takes place July 27-28, 2021.
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Doman Appointed Vice Chair of the ABA’s ITC Committee for 2021-2022
Michael R. Doman, Jr. has been appointed Vice Chair of the International Trade Commission Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL) for the up-coming 2021-2022 bar year.
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Okun Named to MIP's Top 250 Women in IP for 2021
Deanna Tanner Okun has been named to Managing IP’s Top 250 Women in IP list for 2021. This is the ninth consecutive year she has received this honor.
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IP Stars Rank AMS in Tier 1 for 2021 ITC Litigation
Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) IP Stars has published its highly anticipated 2021 rankings. Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP is proud to be recognized once again as a Tier 1 firm for ITC litigation.
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Okun to Participate on 2021 FCBA Bench and Bar Panel
Deanna Tanner Okun will be a panelist at the 2021 FCBA’s Bench and Bar virtual conference. She will be part of the Section 337 Developments panel on June 24th at 4:00 pm ET.
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The Legal 500 Ranks AMS Tier 1 for 2021
The Legal 500 released its rankings for 2021 and share that Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP offers “an impressive range of technical expertise” and “boasts an unparalleled track record in successfully fought ITC investigations.”
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Allam to speak at USPTO Trademark Boot Camp
Asha Allam will be sharing “musts,” “shoulds,” and efficiencies in protecting and enforcing registered trademarks at the USPTO and State Bar of Texas’ Intellectual Property Law Section’s Trademark Boot Camp.
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Pardini And Ostrin Are Appointed to WIIT Leadership Roles
The Association of Women in International Trade (“WIIT”) in Washington D.C. has appointed Lydia Pardini and Hayley Ostrin to committee leadership roles for 2021-2022.
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AMS Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA 2021
Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP (AMS) has been ranked by Chambers and Partners in its 2021 rankings.
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Okun to Moderate Panel at CITBA Spring Annual Meeting 2021
Deanna Tanner Okun, international trade attorney and co-chair of the Customs and International Trade Bar Association (“CITBA”) International Trade Committee, will moderate a Q&A panel with U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) General Counsel Greta Peisch at the 2021 CITBA virtual Spring Annual Meeting.
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Hartman to Present on ITCTLA Trade Secrets Panel
Joshua Hartman, partner at AMS, will be a presenter on a trade secrets panel for the 2021 International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association (“ITCTLA”) Spring Meeting. This virtual program takes place tomorrow, May 12, from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
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Unanimous ITC Vote Brings Win for KPIC in Antidumping Investigation
The AMS team, alongside Capital Trade Economists, led client Korea Petrochemical Industry Co. Ltd. (“KPIC”) to a unanimous victory at the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) in the antidumping duty investigation of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene from Korea.
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Okun to Moderate 2021 CITBA Virtual Winter Luncheon 2021
Deanna Tanner Okun will moderate the 2021 CITBA Virtual Winter Luncheon. The panel will focus on recent developments related to trade with Vietnam as the new administration takes office.
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In Law 360: AMS Helps Secure Win for LG in ITC Trade Secrets Investigation
Law360 published an article that addresses a trade secret investigation win by LG in which the ITC affirmed a violation of Section 337 based on default by Respondents SK Innovation Co., Ltd. and SK Battery America, Inc. (collectively, “SK”) and issued a limited exclusion order barring importation of SK’s lithium ion batteries, battery cells, modules, and packs, and components of such battery products into the United States.
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AMS Insights Blog
Trade Policy Under the Biden Administration: Five Big Issues We’re Watching
With one day until President-Elect Biden takes office, major questions remain about how the incoming Administration will approach ongoing trade conflicts and duties imposed by the Trump Administration. This blog article discusses five issues AMS is keeping an eye on right now.
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A Recent Flurry of Section 337 Investigations at the ITC
The end of 2020 saw a significant uptick in new Section 337 Complaints filed at the International Trade Commission.
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2020 Highlights: A Year In Review
Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg is thankful for our clients, attorneys, and administrative employees for another successful year, despite the challenge of a global pandemic, and is excited for 2021, our 40th anniversary since founded in 1981.
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A Moveable Update on the 1118 Investigation
Update to a prior blog post where we reported on the Remand Initial Determination (ID) in Certain Movable Barrier Operator Systems and Components Thereof, which found the economic prong satisfied.
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AMS Summer Associates Publish Article in ITCTLA 337 Reporter
AMS summer associates Jessica Sullivan and Sean Wesp published an article in the ITCTLA 337 Reporter: Paul J. Luckern Summer Associate Edition that compares federal trade secret litigation at the ITC and district court.
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Pardini Passes the Customs Broker Exam
Congratulations to Lydia C. Pardini on passing the Customs Broker License Examination (CBLE)!
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Speeches & Events
Peterson to Speak at 2020 ITCTLA Annual Fall Meeting
AMS partner Lauren E. Peterson will be a speaker on the 2020 Donald K. Duvall Memorial Panel: Section 337 Year in Review at the International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association’s 2020 ITCTLA Annual Fall meeting.
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Okun to be American University IP Symposium Panelist
Managing partner of AMS, Deanna Tanner Okun, will be a speaker at the American University Business Law Review’s November 13th symposium, Don't Tread on My IP: The Role of Domestic and Foreign Actors in Shaping Intellectual Property Law.
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Strength in Even Numbers: Maintaining Partisan Balance on the U.S. International Trade Commission
In a special Election Day blog post, Catherine S. Gault discusses the unique nonpartisan nature of the International Trade Commission and the appointment process of its Commissioners.
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In Memoriam: Munford Page Hall, II
The attorneys and staff at Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg are saddened to announce the passing of our partner and friend, Munford Page Hall, II. He was a mentor and colleague who touched many lives beyond the firm and in the community. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
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Two AMS Section 337 Cases Instituted
Two Section 337 cases involving AMS-represented complainants were instituted on Friday at the International Trade Commission.
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Tricks and Treats for Complainants & Respondents in Section 337 Litigation
In this blog post, AMS partner Lauren E. Peterson shares sweet insights in the form of "tricks and treats" on Section 337 litigation at the ITC.
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Speeches & Events
Okun to Speak on Duke Alumni Panel
Deanna Tanner Okun will be a speaker on the “Duke Law Goes to Washington, D.C.” panel on Tuesday, October 20 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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Fruit of the Poisonous Tree: The Absence of Senate-Confirmed Leadership at DHS and CBP Could Implicate Enforcement of International Trade Laws
AMS attorneys Garcia and Pardini write about how the absence of senate-confirmed leadership at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection could implicate enforcement of international trade laws.
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Okun to Speak at Webinar on Economic Impact of Patent Licensing
Deanna Okun will be part of a webinar panel called, “Increasing the Visibility of Licensing’s Economic Impact and Addressing the Challenges in Cross-Border Licensing”.
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In Law360: AMS Respondents Reach Favorable Settlement in Luxury Vinyl Case
Law360 published an article addressing Certain Luxury Vinyl Tile and Components Thereof (337-TA-1155), a case in which Adduci Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP (AMS) was counsel to some of the respondents and reached a favorable settlement for their clients.
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Joshua Rodriguez to Present at Technoeconomics IP Symposium 2020
AMS attorney Joshua W. Rodriguez will present on the topic of “Strategic Issues Regarding Global Intellectual Property Enforcement” at TECHNOECONOMICS® 2020 Symposium.
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It’s All in the Timing: ITC Reaffirms Practice of Suspending Enforcement of Remedial Orders After PTAB Invalidates Asserted Patent Claims
Garcia and Hartman examine the ITC's decision to suspend remedial orders in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles based on a PTAB decision that the relevant claims of the asserted patent were unpatentable.
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Okun to be ITC Panelist for the Virtual Intensive Trade Seminar
Deanna Tanner Okun is on the International Trade Commission panel of the four-part Virtual Intensive Trade Seminar put on by the Washington International Trade Association (WITA), the Institute for International Economic Policy at George Washington University, and the World Trade Center DC.
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Significant Changes Impacting U.S.-Hong Kong Trade
In this blog article, Lydia C. Pardini writes about the significant changes impacting U.S.-Hong Kong trade.
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Okun to Moderate Panel on Aluminum Imports and Tariffs
Deanna Tanner Okun is moderating a virtual webinar panel on Aluminum Imports and Tariffs, hosted by the Washington International Trade Association (WITA).
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The Birth of a Book
Read about how Adduci Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP's book on Section 337 became a leading guide with four editions published by the American Bar Association.
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Pardini Contributes to International Trade Year In Review
Lydia C. Pardini, attorney at AMS, contributed to the international trade chapter of Volume 54 of The Year In Review, recently published by the American Bar Association (ABA).
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Motions for Summary Determinations Regarding the Economic Prong – An Immovable Barrier?
AMS authors Ostrin & Hollander examine Certain Movable Barrier Operator Systems and Components Thereof (“Movable Barrier Operator Systems”), an important case for summary determinations regarding the economic prong.
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Hartman and Ostrin Publish Article on Proportional Discovery in Law360
Law360 recently published an article by Joshua Hartman and Hayley Ostrin. The article provides an in-depth expert analysis on proportional discovery.
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AMS Attorneys Publish Chambers Article on Enforcements of Judgement
Asha Allam and Lydia Pardini, attorneys at Adduci Mastriani & Schaumberg (AMS), authored an insightful chapter on trends and developments in the enforcements of judgements for intellectual property and international trade, which Chambers and Partners published in their 2020 Global Practice Guides.
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Remote Resilience Series: Pandemic Happy Hours
Before the pandemic hit, the firm enjoyed gathering for creative happy hours. While unable to meet in person due to quarantining, we continued our happy hours virtually.
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Nonparty Patent Invalidity Challenges to a General Exclusion Order: Mayborn Group v. ITC
What lessons can be learned from looking at Mayborn Group v. ITC?
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Regard Publishes CITBA Feature Article
AMS attorney Elizabeth Duall Regard published a feature article in CITBA's summer newsletter covering a summary of a spring webinar on remote agencies and remote workplaces.
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AMS Stays Strong
AMS always looks forward to our summer activities. This year, we have to get more creative with our fitness through virtual challenges and races!
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AMS Helps Successfully Defend OSRAM at the ITC
Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP was part of the team that successfully defended OSRAM respondents in the matter of Certain Light-Emitting Diode Products, Systems, and Components Thereof (III) (Inv. No. 337-TA-1168).
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Be Careful What You Consent To - A Closer Look At The 1123 Investigation
This blog article takes a closer look at the Section 337 investigation, Certain Carburetors & Prods. Containing Such Carburetors (Inv. No. 337-TA-1123). It examines the case and how respondents should weigh the risk of remaining subject to a consent order against the benefit of terminating the investigation early.
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USTR Lighthizer Shines Light on USMCA Enforcement, Tariffs, and China
USTR Robert Lighthizer testified before the House Ways and Means and the Senate Finance Committees on June 17, 2020 to discuss the Trump Administration’s trade agenda.
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Change in ITC Leadership
President Trump has designated Jason E. Kearns as Chairman and Randolph J. Stayin as Vice Chairman of the ITC for two-year terms, effective today, June 17, 2020.
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In Law360: “Setback For ITC's Goal Of Adjudicating Design-Arounds”
David H. Hollander Jr. published an article through Law360 that follows the Section 337 case, Certain Road Construction Machines and Components Thereof. This case brings up issues of exclusion orders applied against design-arounds and products not within the scope of the International Trade Commission’s investigation.
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AMS Ranked Tier 1 by The Legal 500
The Legal 500 ranked AMS as Tier 1 in Patent Litigation (ITC) for 2020.
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Comcast v. ITC: Revisiting Suprema and the Scope of Section 337 (Pt. II)
Part II of the blog series highlighting Section 337 issues arising out of Comcast Corp. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n, No. 19-1173 and other updates related to the time of importation requirement.
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Comcast v. ITC: Revisiting Suprema and the Scope of Section 337 (Pt. I)
This blog series will highlight Section 337 issues arising out of Comcast Corp. v. Int’l Trade Comm’n, No. 19-1173 and other updates related to the time of importation requirement.
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Commission Opinion Implicates Public Interest Strategy
In view of Certain Microfluidic Devices, practitioners cannot assume they can safely wait until Commission review to prove their public interest case, and they must tailor their strategy accordingly.
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Okun named to MIP's Top 250 Women in IP
Deanna Tanner Okun was named to the top 250 Women in IP list for the eighth consecutive year.
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AMS Launches Insights Blog
All of us at Adduci Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP (AMS) are excited to launch our Insights Blog!
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Welcome Summer Associates
For our first blog post, we’re thrilled to introduce our new summer associates, Jessica Sullivan and Sean Wesp.
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Okun Interviewed About Government Leaders Transitioning to Private Practice
Deanna Tanner Okun was interviewed by Rani Mehta from Managing IP for an article on government leaders who transitioned to private practice law.
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AMS Attorneys Ranked in Chambers USA 2020
Chambers has released their 2020 rankings and Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP (AMS) is honored to be the firm with the most attorneys ranked in the Section 337 practice area.
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Okun to Moderate CITBA Panel on Remote Agencies & Work
Deanna Tanner Okun, managing partner of Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP, will be moderating a Customs and International Trade Bar Association (CITBA) panel on Tuesday, April 28, entitled, “Remote Agencies and Remote Work Places – How to Navigate the New Normal at the ITC and DOC.”
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AMS Attorneys Ranked in 2020 Super Lawyers
Six attorneys of Adduci, Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP (AMS) were proudly ranked by Super Lawyers as top-rated attorneys in Washington, DC.
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Okun Interviewed for Law360’s Law Firm Leaders Series
Deanna Tanner Okun, former two-term chair of the International Trade Commission (ITC) and newly appointed managing partner at Adduci Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP (AMS), was recently interviewed by Aebra Coe for Law360’s Law Firm Leaders series.
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Engler Interviewed for Managing IP Article on ITC Litigation
Jonathan Engler, partner at Adduci Mastriani & Schaumberg LLP (AMS), was recently interviewed by Rani Mehta for an article in Managing IP entitled, “Companies reveal how checklists help them overcome ITC challenges”.
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