USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
Ranked Individuals
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DLA Piper has a high-quality ITC team integrated into a patent litigation practice with global reach. It enjoys a fine track record acting for market leaders in the consumer electronics and automotive fields.
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DLA Piper represents Hunan Sijiu Technology and Guangdong Rongtu Technology in an ITC investigation regarding heat presses and automatic cutting machines.
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The DLA team has extensive IP experience – in particular, patent experience – which makes it a very efficient and effective team.
DLA Piper does really incredible work on both the technical and strategy side of our litigations.
DLA Piper's lawyers are heavily experienced in complex cases.
The team has the depth to handle, essentially, any IP matter. It has a broad ITC base of experience and strength in district courts.
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Chair of the firm's ITC offering, Erin Gibson is well regarded for her representation of clients in a variety of patent litigation matters. She is particularly experienced in counseling technology companies.
Erin is an excellent client advocate in intellectual property matters. She is great at trial.
Erin provides high-level guidance and knows the law.
Erin is really focused on the details.
Mark Fowler is distinguished by his extensive experience litigating patent disputes, particularly on behalf of large technology companies. He is co-chair of the firm's global IP and technology group.
Mark Fowler is a great lawyer.
Helena Kiepura has a burgeoning practice in litigating Section 337 cases before the ITC.
Helena knows the subject matter.
Helena is extraordinary. She is very committed to her work and works tirelessly to get good results for her clients. Also, she is very effective with her decision-making.
Helene Kiepura is a good litigator and a hard-working lawyer.
Helena Kiepura is skilled at client management. She knows how to treat clients when there are complex discovery issues because she is organized and able to stay on top of requests for clients.
Sean Cunningham is an experienced litigator who represents clients before the ITC. He has experience in advising across a range of industries, including medical devices, technology and power equipment.
We appreciate Sean Cunningham's responsiveness and attention to detail.
International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)
International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)
International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)
International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)
Global 2026
Practice area: International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)
Location: USA
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