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ITC General Exclusion Orders: a Consideration for Patent Owners Amid Tariff Uncertainty

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During his reelection campaign, President Trump made no secret of his love for tariffs and, so far, the administration seems to be delivering on that campaign promise. But tariff whiplash is creating volatility in the market for foreign manufacturers who seek to sell their goods in the United States. Those manufacturers face new uncertainties and potentially significant disparities in costs, depending on where they ship their goods from. But despite the complexities introduced by fluctuating tariffs, the International Trade Commission (ITC) is a viable forum for addressing foreign IP infringement.

In a recent article published by Reuters Attorney Analysis, Principals Benjamin Elacqua and Jeremy Saks explain why general exclusion orders at the ITC can be an effective tool for U.S. patent owners to address "whack-a-mole" infringement problems from abroad.

This article was originally published on June 24, 2025, at Reuters Attorney Analysis.

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