MoFo Helps Clear Insta360 in GoPro Section 337 Patent Probe

Lily Li spoke with China Business Law Journal about Morrison Foerster’s successful defense of Insta360 in a Section 337 investigation initiated by GoPro before the U.S. International Trade Commission. Lily emphasized that Section 337 is “one of the most powerful trade remedies in the U.S., with the ability to exclude products from the U.S. market on an accelerated timetable.”

She noted that the Commission’s final determination preserves Insta360’s continued right to import and sell its products in the U.S. without restriction. The result reflects a multi-layered defense strategy encompassing non-infringement and invalidity arguments, expert testimony, persuasive advocacy, and focused Commission briefing.

The outcome underscores that with experienced Section 337 counsel and proactive planning, high-stakes ITC investigations can be effectively managed while safeguarding critical U.S. market access.

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