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International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)

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Kirkland's attorneys have the knowledge, experience and resources necessary to successfully litigate a Section 337 proceeding at the ITC. Indeed, Kirkland attorneys:

  • Have been litigating Section 337 cases before the ITC for more than 20 years;

  • Litigated what is reported to be the largest Section 337 case ever filed at the ITC;

  • Obtained the first temporary exclusion and cease & desist orders ever issued under the 1988 modifications to the ITC rules;

  • Helped start the current trend toward obtaining ITC general exclusion orders; and

  • Persuaded the ITC to hold for the first time that the jurisdictional importation requirement can be met even where the infringing article was manufactured in the U.S.


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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has an exceptional litigation practice with a deep roster of IP trial lawyers who have achieved major successes before district and federal courts as well as the ITC. It continues to represent industry leaders in electronics, life sciences and apparel, often in cases concerning novel approaches to the issues. The firm is noted for its ability to obtain general exclusion orders and cease and desist orders.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis represents Advanced Bionics AG and Advanced Bionics, LLC in an ITC investigation and patent litigation against competitor MED-EL Corporation, USA and MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geräte GmbH.

Strengths

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The Kirkland & Ellis team consists of fierce fighters for their clients' interests.

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The K&E team is a strong team with several different leaders in their group.

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul F Brinkman
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Paul Brinkman is a respected trial attorney who has deep experience representing clients in Section 337 claims before the ITC.

Paul is a super-good lawyer.

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Gregory S Arovas
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Gregory Arovas maintains a broad IP litigation practice. He is frequently called upon to represent clients in Section 337 disputes and recent cases have included representing technology companies before the ITC.

Gregory is great on his feet.

If Gregory is across the aisle you need to bring your A Game.

Gregory is a top-notch IP lawyer.

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Gregg LoCascio
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Gregg LoCascio represents a range of clients in multi-jurisdictional patent litigation, including before the ITC. Recent matters have included acting in disputes relating to robotic floor cleaners and electronic tolling equipment.

He is a good quality 337 lawyer.

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Paul F Brinkman
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Gregory S Arovas
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Gregg LoCascio
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