International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) | USA

Kirkland & Ellis has an exceptional 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. It continues to represent industry leaders in electronics, life sciences and apparel, often in cases concerning novel approaches to the issues. The firm is noted for its ability to obtain general exclusion orders and cease and desist orders.

Latham & Watkins has a robust practice group with the resources and expertise to handle multi-forum actions and cross-border disputes. It handles high-stakes litigation, with ITC proceedings forming a central plank of patent protection strategy. It has a strong reputation for work with clients in the automobile and technology sectors on industry-critical and bet-the-company matters.

Alston & Bird is an outstanding 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. Its engagement with associated agencies and organizations consolidates area expertise and it excels in trademark, trade dress, trade secret and false designation of origin matters, in addition to patent disputes. The firm is also regularly engaged in cases concerning false advertising and antitrust issues.

Covington & Burling has a first-rate ITC group supported by a standout IP practice. It particularly excels in patent infringement investigations running in conjunction with district court proceedings. The firm has considerable knowledge of post-order matters concerning the enforcement of ITC exclusion orders and offers notable expertise in matters involving China.

DLA Piper has a high-quality ITC team integrated into a patent litigation practice with global reach. It enjoys a fine track record acting for market leaders in the consumer electronics and automotive fields.

Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC has a formidable Section 337 litigation group that includes former ITC lawyers. It 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. It has vast experience advising clients on trial strategy, procedural requirements and issues concerning discovery.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is counsel of choice for many of the world's most successful consumer electronics companies. It has considerable experience in high-profile contentious proceedings, often including related litigation across various domestic and foreign jurisdictions. It houses a large number of effective patent trial lawyers with experience in ITC investigations, acting for both complainants and defendants.

Morrison Foerster has an increasingly active presence before the ITC, representing both complainants and respondents in Section 337 investigations. It represents companies in the technology, manufacturing and healthcare industries and has expertise across a wide variety of technologies, including semiconductors, software and chemical technology.

O'Melveny & Myers LLP has a growing IP litigation group leading multi-defendant cases spanning multiple jurisdictions. It represents a plethora of pharmaceutical and technology companies before the ITC. It is particularly skilled at litigating domestic industry issues.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has a respected ITC practice that represents a host of major household-name clients in Section 337 proceedings. It advises clients across an array of industries and technologies, including consumer electronics, automotive and LED displays. Its teams are particularly experienced in advising on trademark investigations before the ITC.

Bartkowski PLLC has an established reputation for its facility with Section 337 investigations before the ITC. Its particular expertise covers Protection Orders and litigation connected to infringing imports and violation claims.

Crowell & 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. It is also noted for its expertise in international trade matters.

Goodwin's Intellectual Property Litigation team has particular expertise in relation to Temporary Exclusion Orders, ITC investigations and related litigation. The firm is also adept at handling patent assertion matters.

King & Spalding LLP's ITC practice encompasses practitioners from the international trade and intellectual property groups. It is particularly well regarded in engagements relating to electrical, computer and mechanical technology patents. It has additional expertise in the representation of clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device space.

WilmerHale 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. It is particularly well-regarded for complex patent investigations and possesses extensive experience in technology and smartphone matters.