Ranking tables
International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
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Band 2
Band 3
- DLA Piper LLP (US) 13 Years Ranked
- Perkins Coie LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
Band 4
Band 5
- Baker Botts L.L.P. 2 Years Ranked
- Crowell & Moring LLP 2 Years Ranked
- King & Spalding LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Levi Snotherly & Schaumberg, PLLC 2 Years Ranked
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 2 Years Ranked
- O'Melveny & Myers LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Sidley Austin LLP 13 Years Ranked
- WilmerHale 14 Years Ranked
- FisherBroyles LLP
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Barbara A Murphy Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC14 Years Ranked
- Bert C Reiser Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
- Paul F Brinkman Kirkland & Ellis LLP16 Years Ranked
- Michael McKeonFish & Richardson PC
- Ruffin CordellFish & Richardson PC
Band 2
Band 3
- Alexander Chinoy Covington & Burling LLP7 Years Ranked
- Christine Lehman Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP6 Years Ranked
- David F Nickel Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC14 Years Ranked
- Gregory S Arovas Kirkland & Ellis LLP15 Years Ranked
- Jamie Underwood Latham & Watkins LLP10 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Telep King & Spalding LLP4 Years Ranked
- Mark Fowler DLA Piper LLP (US)11 Years Ranked
- Sean Trainor O'Melveny & Myers LLP3 Years Ranked
- Stefani Shanberg Perkins Coie LLP3 Years Ranked
- Thomas L Jarvis Winston & Strawn LLP17 Years Ranked
- Paul GouletFisherBroyles LLP
Band 4
- Eric Namrow Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP3 Years Ranked
- James Coughlan Holland & Knight LLP3 Years Ranked
- Joshua Pond Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP4 Years Ranked
- Kecia Reynolds Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
- Lisa Kattan Baker Botts L.L.P.5 Years Ranked
- M. Scott Stevens Alston & Bird LLP3 Years Ranked
- Maureen F Browne Covington & Burling LLP15 Years Ranked
- Maximilian Grant Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
- Michael Renaud Mintz6 Years Ranked
- Paul Bartkowski Bartkowski PLLC6 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth NiemeyerFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
- Mareesa FrederickFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
- Smith R. Brittingham IVFinnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP
- Steven AnzaloneFisherBroyles LLP
Band 5
- Aarti Shah Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP1 Years Ranked
- Daniel Valencia DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
- Erin Gibson DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
- Goutam Patnaik Desmarais LLP1 Years Ranked
- Gregg LoCascio Kirkland & Ellis LLP14 Years Ranked
- Helena D Kiepura DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
- Jessica C. Hill Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
- Kathryn Clune Crowell & Moring LLP2 Years Ranked
- Matthew J. Rizzolo Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
- Sean C Cunningham DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
- Stephanie L. Roberts Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP3 Years Ranked
- Veronica Ascarrunz Perkins Coie LLP2 Years Ranked
- Joseph ColaianniFish & Richardson PC
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Covington & Burling LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedFirst-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 Kirkland & Ellis LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedExceptional litigation practice with a deep roster of IP trial lawyers who have achieved major successes before district and federal courts as well as the ITC. Continues to represent industry leaders in electronics, life sciences and apparel, often in cases concerning novel approaches to the issues. Noted for its ability to obtain general exclusion orders and cease and desist orders.1 Latham & Watkins LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedRobust practice group with the resources and expertise to handle multiforum actions and cross-border disputes. Handles high-stakes litigation with ITC proceedings forming a central plank of patent protection strategy. Strong reputation for work with clients in the automobile and technology sectors on industry-critical and bet-the-company matters.- Fish & Richardson PCInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 1
Band 2
2 Alston & Bird LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedOutstanding group involved in all aspects of ITC action, including enforcing orders, with a full-service offering capable of running parallel district court action and global strategy. Engagement with associated agencies and organizations consolidates area expertise. Excels in trademark, trade dress, trade secret and false designation of origin matters, in addition to patent disputes. Also regularly engaged in cases concerning false advertising and antitrust issues.2 Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PCInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedFormidable 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)2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedCounsel 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.
Band 3
3 DLA Piper LLP (US)International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedHigh-quality ITC team integrated into a patent litigation practice with global reach. Enjoys a fine track record acting for market leaders in the consumer electronics and automotive fields.3 Perkins Coie LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedPerkins Coie LLP's ITC prowess has been significantly bolstered by the recent arrival of a group of established practitioners in this field. The firm represents a wide range of domestic and clients ranging from retail to technology in patent litigation within the ITC.- Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Morrison FoersterInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedMorrison 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.4 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has a respected ITC practice that represents a host of major household-name clients in Section 337 proceedings. Advises clients across an array of industries and technologies, including consumer electronics, automotive and LED displays. Particularly experienced in advising on trademark investigations before the ITC.4 Polsinelli PCInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedPolsinelli PC offers substantial expertise in Section 337 litigation and houses a number of attorneys with considerable experience serving at the ITC. The firm advises on all stages of Section 337 disputes for clients from a range of different industries, from technology to retail.
Band 5
5 Baker Botts L.L.P.International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedBaker Botts L.L.P. has a robust ITC practice that handles complex ITC matters for both complainant and respondent clients. The firm advises across a range of technologies, such as telecommunications, chemical and consumer products.5 Crowell & Moring LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 5 | 2 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)2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedKing & Spalding LLP's ITC practice encompasses practitioners from the international trade and intellectual property groups. Particularly well regarded in engagements relating to electrical, computer and mechanical technology patents. Additional expertise in the representation of clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device space.5 Levi Snotherly & Schaumberg, PLLCInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedLevi Snotherly & Schaumberg, PLLC is an experienced ITC boutique that represents a range of clients in Section 337 proceedings. The team acts across a variety of industries including automotive, consumer electronics and LED lighting.5 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a strong IP litigation team that handles complex Section 337 investigations for both complainants and respondents. It is experienced in handling a wide array of technologies including solar products, medical devices and wireless communications, among others.5 O'Melveny & Myers LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedO'Melveny & Myers LLP has an active IP litigation group that represents a plethora of technology companies before the ITC. It is particularly skilled at litigating domestic industry issues.5 Sidley Austin LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 5 | 13 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP has a versatile trial team with lawyers specializing in a number of areas of IP litigation, representing major domestic and foreign companies. A stable of patent litigation, international trade and appellate lawyers make for a holistic patent protection service. Noted for its strength in appellate proceedings.5 WilmerHaleInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedWilmerHale has an IP practice of international renown that represents clients in the full range of contentious IP proceedings and has a formidable record before the ITC. Particularly well regarded for complex patent investigations and possesses extensive experience in technology and smartphone matters.- FisherBroyles LLPInternational Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337)2023 | Band 5