Description
Import trade law and practice is a complicated and specialized field. This handbook helps attorneys to fully understand the nature and operation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act and how it has become effective in protecting the intellectual property rights of firms engaged in domestic activities. It details the rationale and reasoning behind procedures such as jurisdiction, discovery, and motion practice in the federal district courts. It also covers all the practical information necessary to bring an action, such as duty of candor and the right to counsel.
Features
- Contains strategic and tactical suggestions for attorneys
- Explains the presidential and judicial review process
- Explores ratification of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)
- Covers amendments to Section 337 enacted in 1989 (report found the statute inconsistent with GATT’s national treatment standard)