International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)
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Latham & Watkins has a robust practice group with the resources and expertise to handle multi-forum actions and cross-border disputes. Handles high-stakes litigation with ITC proceedings forming a central plank of patent protection strategy. Strong reputation for work with clients in the automobile and technology sectors on industry-critical and bet-the-company matters.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP successfully defended Comcast against Broadband iTV's patent infringement claims related to the technology used in set-top boxes.
Strengths
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"Latham is terrific. The team is smart, very reliable and expert at the ITC."
"Latham is terrific. The team is smart, very reliable and expert at the ITC."
Notable Practitioners
Bert Reiser is highly regarded for his work representing clients in ITC investigations, and related CBP proceedings. His expertise includes advising on patents in relation to electric vehicle batteries, semiconductors and LED technologies.
"Bert knows the personalities and dynamics, and is great at ITC strategy."
"Bert is a consummate patent litigator and ITC expert. He is a pleasure to work with."
Jamie Underwood is a respected ITC practitioner with expertise in an array of patent disputes, as well as related appellate and arbitration proceedings. Her clients include telecommunication and pharmaceutical companies.
"Jamie is a highly experienced patent litigator."
Maximilian Grant is regularly called upon to represent clients in complex ITC matters as part of his respected IP trial practice. His recent cases have centered around 'heat-not-burn' tobacco technologies and semiconductor production.
"Max Grant is a natural leader."
Michael David focuses his practice on litigating patent infringement actions before the ITC.
"Michael is very organized, thorough and responsive, and has really good instincts."
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