Ranking tables
International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Covington & Burling LLP 16 Years Ranked
- Latham & Watkins LLP 11 Years Ranked
- Fish & Richardson PC
- Kirkland & Ellis
Band 2
- Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC 14 Years Ranked
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP 12 Years Ranked
- Alston & Bird LLP
- DLA Piper LLP (US)
Band 3
- Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
- Perkins Coie LLP
Band 4
- Morrison Foerster 13 Years Ranked
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 4 Years Ranked
- O'Melveny & Myers LLP
- Polsinelli PC
Band 5
- Baker Botts L.L.P. 3 Years Ranked
- Crowell & Moring LLP 3 Years Ranked
- King & Spalding LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 3 Years Ranked
- FisherBroyles LLP
- Levi Snotherly & Schaumberg, PLLC
- Mintz
- WilmerHale
Senior Statespeople
- Brian Busey Morrison Foerster12 Years Ranked
- F David Foster Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC18 Years Ranked
- James B Altman Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC13 Years Ranked
- Sturgis M Sobin Covington & Burling LLP16 Years Ranked
- Louis S MastrianiPolsinelli PC
- Tom M SchaumbergLevi Snotherly & Schaumberg, PLLC
Band 1
- Barbara A Murphy Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC15 Years Ranked
- Bert C Reiser Latham & Watkins LLP15 Years Ranked
- Michael McKeonFish & Richardson PC
- Paul F BrinkmanKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Ruffin CordellFish & Richardson PC
Band 2
- Brian Nester Covington & Burling LLP12 Years Ranked
- Jamie Underwood Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
- S. Alex Lasher Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP6 Years Ranked
- Adam SwainAlston & Bird LLP
- Deanna Tanner OkunPolsinelli PC
Band 3
- Alexander Chinoy Covington & Burling LLP8 Years Ranked
- David F Nickel Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC15 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Telep King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
- Mark Fowler DLA Piper LLP (US)12 Years Ranked
- Thomas L Jarvis Winston & Strawn LLP18 Years Ranked
- Gregory S ArovasKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Paul GouletFisherBroyles LLP
- Sean TrainorO'Melveny & Myers LLP
- Stefani ShanbergPerkins Coie LLP
Band 4
- Eric Namrow Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
- Erin Gibson DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
- Joshua Pond Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP4 Years Ranked
- Kecia Reynolds Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
- Lisa Kattan Baker Botts L.L.P.4 Years Ranked
- Maureen F Browne Covington & Burling LLP16 Years Ranked
- Sean C Cunningham DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
- Christine LehmanReichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP
- Elizabeth NiemeyerFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
- M. Scott StevensAlston & Bird LLP
- Mareesa FrederickFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
- Michael RenaudMintz
- Paul BartkowskiBartkowski PLLC
- Smith R. Brittingham IVFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
- Steven AnzaloneFisherBroyles LLP
Band 5
- Aarti Shah Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP2 Years Ranked
- Daniel Valencia DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
- Evan Langdon Fabricant LLP4 Years Ranked
- Goutam Patnaik Desmarais LLP2 Years Ranked
- Helena D Kiepura DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
- Jessica C. Hill Covington & Burling LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jordan Coyle White & Case LLP4 Years Ranked
- Kathryn Clune Crowell & Moring LLP3 Years Ranked
- Matthew J. Rizzolo Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael David Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Sean Pak Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP1 Years Ranked
- Stephanie L. Roberts Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP2 Years Ranked
- Beau JacksonHusch Blackwell LLP
- Ben LeviLevi Snotherly & Schaumberg, PLLC
- Daniel F SmithPolsinelli PC
- Gregg LoCascioKirkland & Ellis LLP
- Joseph ColaianniFish & Richardson PC
- Rett SnotherlyLevi Snotherly & Schaumberg, PLLC
- Veronica AscarrunzPerkins Coie LLP
Up and Coming
- Robin BrewerPerkins Coie LLP
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Covington & Burling LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedCovington & Burling has a first rate ITC group supported by a standout IP practice. Particularly excels in patent infringement investigations running in conjunction with district court proceedings. Considerable knowledge of post-order matters concerning the enforcement of ITC exclusion orders. Offers notable expertise in matters involving China.1 Latham & Watkins LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked- Fish & Richardson PCInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PCInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedFoster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC has a formidable Section 337 litigation group that includes former ITC lawyers. Works closely with IP counsel to handle complex patent, trademark and copyright disputes across a wide range of industries and technologies, including electronics, consumer goods, chemicals and pharmaceuticals among many others. Vast experience advising clients on trial strategy, procedural requirements and issues concerning discovery.2 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is counsel of choice for many of the world's most successful consumer electronics companies. Considerable experience in high profile contentious proceedings, often including related litigation across various domestic and foreign jurisdictions. Houses a large number of effective patent trial lawyers with experience in ITC investigations, acting for both complainants and defendants.- Alston & Bird LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 2
- DLA Piper LLP (US)International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 2
Band 3
- Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Morrison FoersterInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked4 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked- O'Melveny & Myers LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Baker Botts L.L.P.International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked5 Crowell & Moring LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedCrowell & Moring LLP has a respected ITC practice that houses a diverse bench of ITC practitioners skilled in acting for clients based both in the US and China. The team is experienced in litigating domestic industry and public interest issues. Also noted for its expertise in international trade matters.5 King & Spalding LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked5 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked- FisherBroyles LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 5
- Levi Snotherly & Schaumberg, PLLCInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2025 | Band 5