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ARTICLE · 31 MAY 2023

ITC Spotlight ‑ May 2023 Edition

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The main reason the U.S. International Trade Commission ("ITC") exists is to stop the importation of goods into the U.S. that are manufactured through unfair methods of competition...

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Why the International Trade Commission Is Your Best Bet for Stopping Counterfeits

May 25, 2023 - The main reason the U.S. International Trade Commission ("ITC") exists is to stop the importation of goods into the U.S. that are manufactured through unfair methods of competition or unfair acts. While it's often associated with high-stakes patent litigation, the ITC is actually the ideal forum for companies that face significant problems with counterfeits.

The Scope of the Counterfeits Problem

In 2022 alone, U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") seized approximately $3 billion worth of counterfeit products.1 Trade in illegitimate goods is associated with smuggling and other criminal activities, and often funds criminal enterprises. The seized products originated from Asia, Africa, Europe, and South and Central America, making counterfeiting a worldwide problem.

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