International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)
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Provided by Morrison Foerster
Morrison & Foerster is one of the nation’s leading firms in the representation of clients before the U.S. International Trade Commission. The firm has counseled and represented domestic and foreign clients on international trade litigation, representing both complainants and respondents in more than 50 Section 337 investigations. Our attorneys have experience before nearly all administrative law judges at the ITC. Our practice combines detailed knowledge of Section 337 practice and the ITC with extensive trial and litigation experience in federal district courts and the Federal Circuit. We also have extensive experience in enforcement of ITC exclusion orders before the ITC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Our team of ITC litigators includes the immediate past-president of the ITC Trial Lawyers Association and the AIPLA, as well as the former Director of the ITC’s Office of Unfair Import Investigations (OUII), who was responsible for overseeing the work of ITC staff attorneys on more than 500 Section 337 investigations during her 25-year tenure at the ITC.
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Chambers Review
Morrison Foerster has an increasingly active presence before the ITC representing both complainants and respondents in Section 337 investigations. Represents companies in the technology, manufacturing and healthcare industries. Has expertise across a wide variety of technologies, including semiconductors, software and LED lighting.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster represented Celanese in a multi-patent infringement dispute against Anhui Jinhe Industrial, a manufacturer of high-potency sweeteners.
Strengths
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"We think highly of the Morrison Foerster team’s strategic view, deep and sophisticated technical background, and great communication skill with the client."
"We think highly of the Morrison Foerster team’s strategic view, deep and sophisticated technical background, and great communication skill with the client."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Busey is a seasoned practitioner and has deep experience representing technology and software companies in complex ITC investigations.
"Brian is an absolutely phenomenal lawyer. His knowledge is second to none."
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