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International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) - USA

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What the Team is Known For

Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC has a formidable Section 337 litigation group that includes former ITC lawyers. Works closely with IP counsel to handle complex patent, trademark and copyright disputes across a wide range of industries and technologies, including electronics, consumer goods, chemicals and pharmaceuticals among many others. Vast experience advising clients on trial strategy, procedural requirements and issues concerning discovery.

Work Highlights

  • Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel represented Complainant Gatekeeper against Rocateq in and ITC case involving allegations of patent infringement.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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F David Foster
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Senior Statespeople
David Foster maintains a longstanding reputation as a go-to attorney on Section 337 disputes. He offers significant expertise in representing prominent clients involved in trade secrets and patent infringement cases.
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James B Altman
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Senior Statespeople
James Altman has a broad Section 337 practice encompassing customs enforcement matters and ITC trial work. He is called upon by a varied client base that includes manufacturers and technology companies.
"James Altman is outstanding."
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Barbara A Murphy
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Barbara Murphy has impressive experience in representing domestic and foreign clients in Section 337 investigations and related customs issues.
"Barbara has a very high level of commercial awareness and vision."
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David F Nickel
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David Nickel focuses his practice on handling Section 337 investigations, including patent infringement and trade secret misappropriation cases for clients in the pharmaceutical and technology sector.
"I haven't met an ITC litigator with better judgment or with superior understanding of the Commission's inner workings."
"David is a fantastic resource for ITC investigation work."
Matthew Duescher
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Matthew Duescher has experience assisting clients with Section 337 investigations. He works with both domestic and foreign clients.
"Matt Duescher has deep and extensive knowledge of ITC precedent."

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Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC

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International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)

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F David Foster
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James B Altman
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Senior Statespeople
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Barbara A Murphy
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David F Nickel
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Matthew Duescher
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