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Barbara A Murphy

Global 2026

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Practice Areas

ITC Section 337 litigation; intellectual property litigation; customs border enforcement; international trade regulation.

Career

Involved in over 90 Section 337 investigations, handling all aspects, from preparation of complaints through appellate review and customs enforcement. Represents both domestic and foreign companies pursuing and defending against Section 337 relief, in cases involving patent, trademark and copyright infringement, trade secret misappropriation and gray market goods. Her experience covers an array of technologies and products, from tools and machinery to flash memory devices and chemicals. Active in bar leadership.

Professional Memberships

ITC Trial Lawyers Association

Federal Circuit Bar Association

DC Bar International Community

Dartmouth Lawyers Association

Personal

JD, George Washington University Law School, 1982; BA, Dartmouth College, 1979.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) - USA

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Barbara Murphy has impressive experience in representing domestic and foreign clients in Section 337 investigations and related customs issues.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Barbara is an exceptional practitioner.

    International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)Chambers Global Guide
  • She knows how to really steer people in right direction.

    International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)Chambers Global Guide
  • Barbara is amazing; she knows everything.

    International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)Chambers Global Guide

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