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James B Altman

Global 2026

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Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC
 Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)

USA

14 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Focuses on international intellectual property disputes at the US International Trade Commission under Section 337 and at Customs and Border Protection.

Career

Has represented clients in more than 80 Section 337 cases. Frequently lectures and coordinates conferences and presentations on Section 337, and publishes on IP and ITC issues. Past Chair of the ITC Committee of the American Intellectual Property Law Association. Past President, ITC Trial Lawyers Association.

Professional Memberships

ITC Trial Lawyers Association

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Personal

JD, Boalt Hall, University of California, Berkeley; B.S. and M.S., Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Registered patent attorney.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) - USA

Senior Statespeople
Individual Editorial
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.
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Strengths

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  • James know so much about this space.

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

  • James is totally great.

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

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