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Covington & Burling LLP

International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)

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Covington & Burling LLP

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International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling has a first-rate ITC group supported by a standout IP practice. It particularly excels in patent infringement investigations running in conjunction with district court proceedings. The firm has considerable knowledge of post-order matters concerning the enforcement of ITC exclusion orders and offers notable expertise in matters involving China.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling represented Inner Mongolia 3F Wanhao Fluorochemical Industry (Wanhao) in a patent infringement relating to polyvinylidene fluoride resins (PVDF).

Strengths

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  • Covington & Burling gives action-oriented advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleSturgis M Sobin
    Senior StatespeopleSturgis M Sobin

    Sturgis M Sobin

    Sturgis Sobin maintains an active ITC practice representing clients in Section 337 disputes, regularly advising on issues including trade secrets and patent infringement for manufacturers from a range of industries.

  • Band 3Brian Nester
    Band 3Brian Nester

    Brian Nester

    Brian Nester maintains a well-regarded practice representing clients on patent and trade secrets disputes before the ITC. His client base includes a number of well-reputed technology sector companies.

  • Band 4Alexander Chinoy
    Band 4Alexander Chinoy

    Alexander Chinoy

    Alexander Chinoy is regularly involved in Section 337 disputes and investigations before the ITC, as well as related CBP and appellate matters. His clients include high-profile electronics and pharmaceutical companies.

    • Alexander is a strong ITC practitioner. He is good at strategy and tactics.

      International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) respondentUSA
  • Band 4Maureen F Browne
    Band 4Maureen F Browne

    Maureen F Browne

    Maureen Browne is called upon by clients from a range of technology-based industries to advise on complex Section 337 matters at the ITC.

    • Maureen is a smart and hard-working litigator.

      International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) respondentUSA
    • Maureen is a very good lawyer.

      International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) respondentUSA
  • Band 5Jessica C. Hill
    Band 5Jessica C. Hill

    Jessica C. Hill

    Jessica Hill focuses her practice on Section 337 proceedings, and advises clients across a range of technologies including smartphones, electric car batteries and LED packages.

    • Jessica has a strong reputation and knowledge of ITC.

      International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) respondentUSA
    • Jessica Hill is exceptional. She is one of the most knowledgeable ITC practitioners out there.

      International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Covington & Burling LLP (5)

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    Sturgis M Sobin

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    Brian Nester

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    Alexander Chinoy

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    Maureen F Browne

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    Jessica C. Hill

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