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Economics of Patent Litigation: ITC vs. District Courts
Thomas L. Jarvis Winston & Strawn LLP
Washington, D.C. July 10, 2014
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1. IP Value Realization a. Exclude competitors, maintain large profit margins b. License competitors, royalties from competitor’s profit margins
2. Informal Valuation Mechanisms a. Negotiation: inexpensive, but often slow b. Expert Opinions: inexpensive, knowledge of royalty rates,
but technology differences c. Arbitration/Mediation: wide range of expense, speed, satisfaction,
but depends on voluntary participation 3. Litigation
a. Expensive for small markets, inexpensive for large markets b. Force unwilling competitors to participate c. Most cases resolved w/o trial—97% of U.S. District Court, 60% ITC
Litigation: IP Valuation Mechanism
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89 U.S. District Courts
U .S. District Courts with Most Patent Cases
District 2012 2013 Net Change
Eastern District of Texas 1,247 1,495 +248
District of Delaware 1,002 1,336 +334
Central District of California 499 399 -100
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1. 6,000 patent complaints in 2013 2. 3% proceed to trial 3. Frequent flyers (Lex Machina)
a. Complainants—patent trolls (NPE/PAE)
b.Defendants—electronics/telecommunications companies
U.S. District Court Patent Actions
Defendant No. of Cases
Apple 59
Amazon 50
AT&T 45
Plaintiff No. of Cases
Melvino Technologies 137
ArrivalStar 137
Wyncomm 131
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10 Year Statistics for IP Litigation at ITC
1. 90% of cases involve patent infringement
2. 70% of cases involve semiconductors or electronics
3. 40% of cases go to trial
4. 50% of cases won, at least in part, by complainants
5. 50% of cases are complete wins for respondents
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Federal Circuit Reversals: ITC vs. District Court
1. De novo appellate review of claim interpretation. − “from the beginning,” “afresh,” “anew,” “beginning again”
2. Claim interpretation reversed in 38% of appealed district court cases − Schwartz study 2008
3. Claim interpretation reversal rates are same for ITC and district court cases − Schwartz study 2009
4. ITC exclusion order effective during 18 month appeals, district court injunctions often stayed
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ITC Jurisdiction
1. ITC has jurisdiction over manufacturers and distributors of goods sold for importation into USA, importers, and those who sell after importation
2. Smart phone stream of commerce into USA: — Japanese LED component supplier — Taiwanese flat panel TV manufacturer — Mexican final assembly — USA retailer
3. All five business subject to jurisdiction of ITC
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§ 337 Statutory Authority
The ITC Can Stop Importations into the U.S. of:
Section (A) − goods that are involved in unfair methods of competition that threaten to destroy or substantially injure a U.S. industry.
Section (B) − goods that infringe a U.S. patent or registered copyright that is also used by a domestic industry in the U.S. (over 90% of all cases).
Section (C) − goods that infringe a U.S. registered trademark.
Section (D) − semiconductors that infringe a registered mask work.
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Three Elements of § 337 Violations at ITC
§ 337 (B): Infringement of intellectual property rights
Products can be excluded from the U.S. if:
1. The products infringe a valid U.S. IP right, and
2. The products are imported, and
3. A U.S. domestic industry is using the IP rights
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ITC Patent Infringement Law
1. Generally, same patent law as district courts
2. All patent cases from ITC & U.S. District Courts appealed to Federal Circuit
3. District Court §271(g) “Safe Harbor” against process patent infringement: (A) materially changed by subsequent process, or (B) infringing feature is a trivial and nonessential component of another product
3. Safe Harbors do not apply to ITC cases. Kinik Co. v. International Trade Commission
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Importation
1. Sale for importation into USA, importation, or sale after importation
2. Single unit of importation is sufficient
3. Trade show exhibitions often trigger complaints
4. Stopping importation will not stop ITC case
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Domestic Industry
§ 1337(a)(3) A domestic industry exists if, with respect to the articles protected by the IP right, there is:
(A) Significant investments in plant & equipment, or
(B) Significant employment of labor or capital, or
(C) Substantial investments in research, development, engineering or licensing associated with the IP
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Participants in 337 Cases
Administrative Law Judge
(ALJ)
ITC Commissioners
ITC General Counsel
Court of Appeals
Federal Circuit
U.S. Trade Representative(Trade Policy
Review Group)
U.S. President U.S. Supreme Court
Complainant(Patent Owner)
Respondent(Sale for
Importation)
Respondent(Importer)
Respondent(Sale After
Importation)
OUII Staff(Public Interest)
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Fast Proceedings: Typically 16 Months
Final Decision/Orders Commission Review
ALJ Deliberations Post-Trial
Trial Pre-Trial
Discovery Institution
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Remedial Orders
1. Limited Exclusion Orders prohibit importation of infringing goods made by a respondent in the case
2. General Exclusion Orders prohibit importation of infringing goods made by anyone if the source of the goods is difficult to identify or if necessary for an effective remedy
3. Down-stream exclusion of finished products due to infringing components
4. “All Infringing Products” District Court injunctions limited to litigated products; ITC orders cover “all infringing products”
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No Monetary Damages
1. No monetary damage awards, but frequent term of settlement agreements: — 97% of district court cases settled without trial or damage awards — 60% ITC cases settled, many with monetary payments
2. No obligation to license — compulsory licenses in EDTX
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Relationship of ITC and Federal Courts: Subject Matter Jurisdiction
U.S. Supreme Court
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
ITC District Court
Infringement U.S. IP Right + Imported Products + Domestic Industry
Infringement of U.S. IP Right
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Relationship of ITC and Federal Courts: Personal or In Rem Jurisdiction
U.S. Supreme Court
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
ITC District Court
Personal Jurisdiction or
In Rem Jurisdiction over Imported Products
Personal Jurisdiction
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Fast Procedures Match Electronics Life Cycles
Electronics = 70% of all ITC cases
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IP Rights & Protected Features
Food Chain IP Rights iPod
Marketing Copyrights Advertising
Branding Trademarks Apple TM
Appearance Design Patents Sleek Style
Manufacturing Process Patents Chip Fabrication
Product Design Utility Patents Circuit Diagrams
Consumer Research Trade Secrets Research TOP SECRET
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Which Court is Best for Specific IP Rights?
Food Chain IP Rights iPod
Marketing Copyrights Advertising
Branding Trademarks Apple TM
Appearance Design Patents Sleek Style
Manufacturing Process Patents Chip Fabrication
Product Design Utility Patents Circuit Diagrams
Consumer Research Trade Secrets Research TOP SECRET
Court
Customs
Customs
ITC
ITC
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Fed/State Court
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Life Cycle Cost & Revenue
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Life Cycle in Months
Revenue$425 Million
R&D Cost$45 Million
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Revenue Risk of District Court: $30 Million
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Revenue ($ Millions USD)
Life Cycle in Months
Revenue$395 Million
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R&D Cost$45 Million
$30 MillionLost Revenue
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Life Cycle in Months
Revenue$325 Million
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R&D Cost$45 Million
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Life Cycle Cost & Revenue: 2nd Gen Products
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Revenue ($ Millions USD)
R&D Cost$45 Million
Revenue Gen 2$425 Million
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Total Revenue Gen 1 + Gen 2$850 Million
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Life Cycle in Months
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Revenue Risk of District Court: $60 Million
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Revenue Gen 1$395 Million
Total Revenue Gen 1 + Gen 2$790 Million
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R&D Cost$45 Million
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Revenue ($ Millions USD)
Life Cycle in Months
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R&D Cost$45 Million
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Revenue Gen 1$325 Million
Revenue Gen 2$20 Million
Total Revenue Gen 1 + Gen 2$345 Million
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Revenue ($ Millions USD)
Life Cycle in Months
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1. Competitor v. Competitor Cases Dominate
2. Revenue Risk
3. Multi-Patent Cases
4. Complex Technology
5. International Discovery
6. Expedited Proceedings
7. 40% of Cases Proceed to Trial
8. Internal Appeals (Commission Review)
What Drives ITC Litigation Costs?
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Questions / Answers
Thomas L. Jarvis, Partner Winston & Strawn LLP 1700 K Street, NW Washington, D.C. 2006 Direct Dial:+1.202.282.5324 Email: [email protected] Licensed: New York
Washington, D.C. Taiwan U.S. Patent & Trademark Office