ITC Section 337 Depositions

The International Trade Commission (ITC) has become a progressively popular forum in which to enforce intellectual property rights. With most 337 investigations completed within 15 months, parties must be prepared for a breakneck pace to complete discovery during the allotted time.

Respondents in Section 337 proceedings are served with discovery requests soon after an investigation begins, with responses typically due within 10 days, and discovery completed within four to six months.

Section 337 investigations often involve documents between domestic parties and foreign manufacturers, as well as clients whose native language is Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese), Japanese, Korean or some language other than English, requiring the need for skilled translators and deposition interpreters.

The intensity of a Section 337 investigation is likely to impose at least a temporary, but substantial strain on law firm resources. Working with a knowledgeable, responsive and experienced court reporting agency will dramatically enhance the law firm’s productivity, allowing the legal team to remain focused on the strategic aspects of the case and the needs of their client.

Planet Depos Asia – A Skilled, Knowledgeable and Experienced Partner

As the leader in navigating the legal challenges associated with taking depositions overseas, and particularly in Asia, Planet Depos Asia knows where all the land mines may be and does all of the heavy lifting for you, expertly managing, coordinating and handling every detail, including obtaining deposition visas, arranging for conference and hotel rooms, as well as transportation to and from the deposition location.

Our court reporters in Asia are American and are intimately familiar with the demands and nuances of U.S. litigation and are available at a moment’s notice with no travel expense. Whether you need realtime on your iPad or wish to stream video and text to a colleague, expert or client over the Internet, you can count on your on-the-ground Planet Depos Asia team to make it happen for you.

Our certified legal videographers record in standard U.S. video format, NTSC, with a simultaneous backup, as well as a backdrop, Lavalier microphones on each of the questioning or defending attorneys, as well as an omnidirectional microphone on the table.

In addition to providing a highly skilled court reporter and videographer, your Planet Depos team can arrange for a qualified and experienced ITC 337 deposition interpreter.

To find out more about how Planet Depos Asia can assist your legal team in Section 337 matters, please contact us here or by calling 888-433-3767.