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ITC – Section 337

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) is an increasingly popular venue for patent infringement litigation. More and more companies are seeking to halt importations of infringing products into the United States by turning to the ITC for expedited relief. Section 337 investigations conducted by the ITC provide complainants with a “fast track” to remedy IP matters that typically go to trial within 10 months. Since many Section 337 cases go to trial, selecting an ITC litigation team with a command of the technology, patent law, and specialized procedural practice is extremely important. We have handled more than 100 cases before the ITC....Read more

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Copyright-Infringement Litigation

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eDiscovery & Information Governance

Winston’s eDiscovery & Information Governance Practice (eDiscovery Group) is one of the United States’ largest and most experienced. Per The Legal 500 US 2024, “[Winston has] a very strong practice from top to bottom. They have a good e-discovery consulting practice and excellent review and production capabilities and are amongst the strongest advocates you could want in a courtroom.” We have built a full-service consulting practice to support our clients and case teams in these complex areas—both domestically and globally....Read more

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Recognitions

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December 17, 2024

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Kathi Vidal Named to Managing IP’s 50 Most Influential People in IP 2024

Winston & Strawn partner Kathi Vidal was named among the 50 Most Influential People in IP 2024 by Managing IP for the third consecutive year. The list includes industry leaders, public officials, IP authorities, judges and notable individuals across the globe....Read more

Capital Markets & Securities Law Watch

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December 13, 2024

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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down NASDAQ Board Diversity Rules

On December 11, 2024, in Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment v. SEC, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Court) held that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) did not have the authority to approve The Nasdaq Stock Exchange’s (Nasdaq) board diversity rule (the Rule).

In the Media

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December 12, 2024

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Michael Stepek Discusses Representation of Dominion Minerals in Arbitration with Panama

Winston represents Dominion Minerals Corp. in its claims brought pursuant to the Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Panama concerning the Treatment and Protection of Investments arising out of Dominion’s investment in a copper and gold concession in Western Panama before a Tribunal of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).  Dominion received an award in its favour that found the Republic of Panama liable for breach of the FET and expropriation provisions in the Treaty and awarded damages with a current value of $26.7 million. This is the first time that the Republic of Panama has ever been found liable for breach of its international obligations to a foreign investor....Read more
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What Is a Trade Secret?

The United States Patent and Trademark Office refers to a trade secret as a type of intellectual property. This definition of trade secret is in reference to the business ownership of a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique, or process that provides a competitive edge. As a member of the World Trade Organization, the U.S. government has a responsibility to protect trade secrets. The passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) also increased trade secret protection. Under the DTSA, an individual or organization may be found liable in a civil case for the misappropriation of trade secrets....Read more

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What Are U.S. Coastwise Laws?

Also known as maritime cabotage laws, U.S. coastwise laws reserve U.S. domestic maritime trade to qualified U.S. registered (referred to as “U.S.-flag” vessels). These laws are also commonly referred to as the Jones Act. One of these coastwise laws, the Passenger Vessel Services Act, reserves the transportation of passengers between U.S. ports, or points, to qualified U.S.-flag vessels....Read more

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What Is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an executive agency of the United States under the direct authority of the President of the United States. The EPA’s mission is to protect people and the environment from significant health risks. The EPA is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enforcing environmental regulations and policies, including regulating the manufacturing, processing, distribution, and use of chemicals and other pollutants. EPA enforcement powers include fines, sanctions, and other measures....Read more
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