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PJ McCarthy

PJ McCarthy

USA 2026

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PJ McCarthy is a partner in Goodwin’s IP Litigation practice. PJ is a first chair litigator with particular expertise handling Section 337 investigations at the International Trade Commission (ITC). Having handled about forty investigations, PJ counsels ITC clients across a wide breadth of industries and regarding various areas of law. PJ stays current on all developments at the ITC, he regularly speaks about practicing at the Commission, and sits on the Executive Committee for the ITC’s leading bar association – the ITC Trial Lawyers Association (ITCTLA).

PJ also regularly leads district court patent litigations and is an accomplished jury trial specialist. PJ handles a broad scope of technologies in his practice, but as an electrical engineer tends to focus on such things as semiconductors, computers, wireless technologies, consumer electronics, and the mechanical arts. In June 2021, PJ led a trial team that secured a windfall jury verdict for his clients that resulted in national Litigator of the Week recognition.

Personal

JD The John Marshall Law School (cum laude, Executive Lead Articles Editor, The John Marshall Review of Intellectual Property Law, Member, Trial Advocacy and Dispute Resolution Council) 2008; BS, Electrical Engineering, Purdue University West Lafayette 2005

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) - USA - Nationwide

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

PJ McCarthy runs the ITC practice at Goodwin and counsels clients across a range of industries including electronics, software and healthcare.

Strengths

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  • PJ McCarthy's ability to manage procedural challenges and translate them into actionable advice distinguishes him.

    International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)Chambers Guide to the USA

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