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Jay H. Reiziss

Practice Summary

Jay Reiziss is an international trade attorney with an active practice in investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Department of Commerce, United States Trade Representative (USTR) and Customs, and in U.S. Federal Courts. His practice and experience includes Section 337 intellectual property investigations and extends to antidumping and countervailing investigations, and Section 201 and 421 safeguards investigations.

From 1995 to 2007, Mr. Reiziss worked at the ITC, serving in the Office of General Counsel, the Office of Chairman Stephen Koplan, and the Office of Unfair Import Investigations. As an attorney with the ITC, Mr. Reiziss was involved in more than 50 Section 337 investigations involving patents, trademarks and trade secrets in the areas of biotechnology, chemistry, computer hardware and software, and mechanical devices. His experience includes all aspects of litigation before ITC Administrative Law Judges (ALJs), advising ITC Commissioners, and briefing and arguing matters before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

His extensive experience at the ITC enables Mr. Reiziss to provide Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione clients with unparalleled insights and access into the ITC’s Section 337 investigative process. Mr. Reiziss also handled a number of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, and Section 201 investigations at the ITC and in private practice, as well as Customs-related projects.

Honors/Distinctions
  • American University Law Review, 1985-1988
Representative Matters
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  • Certain Wireless Devices with 3G Capabilities and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-800
  • Certain Electric Fireplaces, Components Thereof, Manuals for Same, Certain Processes for Manufacturing or Relating to Same and Certain Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-791
  • Certain Set-Top Boxes, and Hardware and Software Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-761
  • Certain Video Game Systems and Controllers, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-743.
  • Certain Surface Mount MEMS Microphones and Products Containing the Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-700.
  • Certain Silicon Microphone Packages and Products Containing the Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-695.
  • Certain Active Comfort Footwear, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-660.
  • Certain Automotive Multimedia Display and Navigation Systems, Components Thereof and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-657.
  • Certain Cast Steel Railway Wheels, Certain Processes for Manufacturing Or Relating To Same and Certain Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-655.
  • Certain Base Stations and Wireless Microphones, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-653.
  • Certain Intermediate Bulk Containers, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-638.
  • Certain Silicon Microphone Packages and Products Containing the Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-629.
  • Certain Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-615.
  • Certain Magnifying Loupes and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-611.
  • Certain Alendronate Salts and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-584.
  • Certain Hydraulic Excavators and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-582.
  • Certain L-Lysine Feed Products, Their Methods of Production and Genetic Constructs for Production, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-571.
  • Certain Personal Computer/Consumer Electronic Convergent Devices, Components Thereof and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-558.
  • Certain Devices for Determining Organ Positions and Certain Subassemblies Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-555.
  • Certain Axle Bearing Assemblies, Components Thereof and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-554.
  • Certain DVD/CD Players and Recorders, Color Television Receivers and Display Monitors, and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-542.
  • Tadalafil or Any Salts or Solvates Thereof and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-539.
  • Certain Automotive Fuel Caps and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-532.
  • Certain Semiconductor Devices and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-525.
  • Certain Automated Mechanical Transmission Systems for Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Trucks, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-503.
  • Certain Insect Traps, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-498.
  • Certain Panel Fasteners, Products Containing Same and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-480.
  • Certain Coamoxiclav Products, Potassium Clavulanate Products, and Other Products Derived From Clavulanic Acid, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-479.
  • Certain Plastic Molding Machines with Control Systems Having Programmable Operator Interfaces Incorporating General Purpose Computers and Components Thereof II, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-462.
  • Certain Sortation Systems, Parts Thereof and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-460.
  • Certain Polyethylene Terephthalate Yarn and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-457.
  • Certain Gel-Filled Wrist Rests and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. 337-TA-456
  • Certain Network Interface Cards and Access Points for Use in Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Wireless Local Area Networks and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-455.
  • Certain Set-Top Boxes and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-454.
  • Certain Programmable Logic Devices and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-453.
  • Certain Personal Watercraft and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-452.
  • Certain Integrated Circuits, Processes for Making Same, and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-450.
  • Certain Abrasive Products Made Using a Process for Making Powder Preforms and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-449.
  • Certain Oscillating Sprinklers, Sprinkler Components, and Nozzles, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-448.
  • Certain Ink Jet Print Cartridges and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-446.
  • Certain Plasma Display Panels and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-445.
  • Certain Semiconductor Light Emitting Devices, Components Thereof and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-444.
  • Certain Flooring Products, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-443.
  • Certain HSP Modems, Software and Hardware Components Thereof and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-439.
  • Certain Plastic Molding Machines with Control Systems Having Programmable Operator Interfaces Incorporating General Purpose Computers and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-438.
  • Certain Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Devices and Modules and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-437.
  • Certain Integrated Repeaters, Switches, Transceivers and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-435.
  • Certain Magnetic Resonance Injection Systems and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-434.
  • Certain Semiconductor Chips with Minimized Chip Package Size and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-432.
  • Certain Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Devices, Microprocessors and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-431.
  • Certain Bar Clamps, Bar Clamp Pads and Related Packaging, Display and Other Materials, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-429.
  • Certain Excimer Laser Systems for Vision Correction Surgery and Components Thereof and Methods for Performing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-419.
  • Certain Mechanical Lumbar Supports and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-415.
  • Certain Semiconductor Memory Devices and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-414.
  • Certain Rare Earth Magnets and Magnetic Materials and Articles Containing the Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-413.
  • Certain Video Graphics Display Controllers and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-412.
  • Certain Organic Photoconductor Drums and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-411.
  • Certain CD-ROM Controllers and Products Containing Same II, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-409.
  • Certain Recombinantly Produced Hepatitis B Vaccines and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-408.
  • Certain Lens-Fitted Film Packages, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-406.
  • Certain Acesulfame Potassium and Blends and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-403.
  • Certain EPROM, EEPROM, Flash Memory and Flash Microcontroller Semiconductor Devices and Products Containing Same, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-395.
  • Certain Digital Satellite System (DSS) Receivers and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-392.
  • Certain Hardware Logic Emulation Systems and Components Thereof, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-383.
  • Certain Agricultural Tractors Under 50 Power Take-Off Horsepower, ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-380.
Publications
  • "The Distinctive Characteristics of Section 337," 8 J. Marshall Rev. Intell. Prop. L. 231 (2009).
  • "Recent Developments in U.S. Export Licensing and Civil Enforcement Procedures: What They Mean to Exporters," Co-author, 7 International Tax & Business Lawyer 202 (1989).
Presentations
  • "Forging Constructive Relationships with the ITC to Win Your Case," ACI's Expert Forum on ITC Litigation & Enforcement, New York, NY, Feb. 23, 2011
  • "IP Enforcement with ITC Section 337 Proceedings and U.S. Customs Actions," Utah Intellectual Property Summit, Salt Lake City, UT, Feb. 18, 2011
  • "What High Tech Companies Need to Know About US Government International Trade Agencies, the Remedies They Impose, and the Assistance They Can Offer," Utah Technology Council (UTC) Legal Clinic, Salt Lake City, UT, Feb. 17, 2011
  • "Drafting & Filing the Complaint - The Domestic Industry Requirement," AIPLA Spring Meeting, Houston, TX, May 15, 2008
  • "Actions Before the U.S. International Trade Commission Under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930," IPLAC Intellectual Property Law Summit, Chicago, IL, October 12, 2007
Memberships & Affiliations
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association
  • American Bar Association 
    Intellectual Property section
    International Trade section
  • ITC Trial Lawyers Association