DLA Piper LLP (US) maintains its reputation as ‘a top choice in the market’, with strong technical and procedural experience with Section 337 actions. With a particular strength in tech, the team recently achieved walk-away defense victories for both NCP Semiconductors and FirePro. Seasoned ITC litigator Erin P. Gibson co-heads the team and is a go-to choice for global tech companies. With great experience at the ITC, fellow co-head Sean Cunningham is a key attorney for technology, medical device and power equipment companies. Helena Kiepura also co-chairs the team and is renowned for her offensive ITC work. The team’s leadership is rounded out by Matthew Satchwell, based in Chicago, and Gina Durham, who practices in San Francisco. In Silicon Valley, Mark Fowler is lead trial counsel for significant technology and medical device companies, such as Samsung and Toshiba. Daniel Valencia further bolsters the team, with clients describing him as an ‘excellent ITC litigator’.

Made up of ‘strong technical lawyers’, Kirkland & Ellis LLP’ trial-ready team is credited for its ‘effective, creative and winning’ strategies before the ITC. The team is well-equipped to represent both claimants and respondents, successfully managing final determinations, appeals, and the enforcement of exclusion orders. Paul Brinkman, in Washington DC, is a key practitioner with a strong track record in competitor vs. competitor disputes before the ITC. Also in Washington DC, Gregg LoCascio  and Edward Donovan are seasoned IP litigators with particular strengths in obtaining and defeating exclusion orders. In New York, the ‘highly strategic’ Gregory Arovas represents high-tech clients and is prolific at patent and trade secret litigation. Other notable names in New York include Joseph Loy, whose expertise spans high-technology, biotech and pharma patents, and Todd Friedman, a go-to choice for high-stakes cases for leading technology companies. Additionally, Karthik Ravishankar is skilled in facilitating ITC cases through discovery and trial, and practices in Washington DC.

Latham & Watkins LLP maintains a strong track record at the ITC for complex Section 337 conflicts across the technology and life sciences sectors. The department is distinguished by its expertise handling high-stakes competitor vs. competitor cases involving industry-leading companies. The team recently dealt with a business-critical case for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation before the ITC and district court. The practice is co-led by the renowned Bert C. Reiser, the team’s port of call for high-stakes ITC matters, and Jamie D. Underwood, another recognised ITC leader with specialized trade experience. Michael David is singled out for his ability to represent complainants, respondents and third parties before the ITC. First-chair trial lawyer Kevin Wheeler focuses on competitor disputes and typically represents leading technology and medical device companies. The ITC team are further supported by the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation department co-heads: San Diego-based Jennifer Barry, Austin-based Jeff Homrig and David P. Frazier. All named lawyers practice out of Washington DC, unless otherwise stated.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP’s dedicated ITC team continues to adeptly navigate a broad array of high-tech and biotech patent litigation cases before the ITC. Demonstrating its expertise, the practice recently represented Samsung in a high-stakes trade secret misappropriation case. The team is co-led by the reputed Alex Lasher and Kevin Chu, who both practice out of Washington DC and leverage extensive experience representing complainants, respondents, and third parties in ITC proceedings. Kevin Johnson, based in Silicon Valley, focuses on technology patents and serves as lead counsel for a notable roster of clients, including Samsung and Sony. In San Francisco, Drew Holmes is a seasoned litigator with experience in a wide variety of technology. Sean Pak, also based in San Francisco and head of the firm’s broader IP litigation practice, is a key trial attorney on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants. Additionally, in Washington DC, Jared Newton specializes in patent infringement, trade secrets, and post-grant review proceedings.

Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP is well-versed in Section 337 patent infringement cases and exclusion orders. The practice demonstrates expertise across a diverse range of technologies, including semiconductors, tech devices, medical devices, and chemical products. The team is led by four seasoned IP litigators: Smith R. Brittingham IV, who is dedicated to ITC investigations in a wide range of tech; Elizabeth Niemeyer, who is sought after by international and domestic clients for her expertise on electrical patents; managing partner Erika Harmon Arner, who splits her time between Reston and Washington DC; and Anand K. Sharma. Mareesa A. Frederick  is a key name for high-stakes Section 337 proceedings for tech companies. Frank A. DeCosta III is a first-chair litigator who brings expertise related to computers, software and medical devices. In Reston, Lionel M. Lavenue focuses on patent infringement cases. The practice also includes Forrest A. Jones and J. Preston Long, who provide additional expertise in high-tech patents.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP leverage its ‘ITC-specific expertise’ to navigate high-stakes, complex Section 337 proceedings. The practice demonstrates particular strength in competitor versus competitor tech patent disputes, having recently handed Google its first-ever loss before the ITC on behalf of its client Sonos. The team also stand out for its expertise in the enforcement and appeal of exclusion orders. Alyssa Caridis, based in Los Angeles, is a seasoned litigator with expertise in various technologies, including computer software and medical devices. Caridis co-chairs the team with Boston-based Sheryl Garko, who is adept at complex patent and trade secret cases. In Silicon Valley, Bas De Blank leads on substantive ITC cases related to infringement, validity and domestic industry. Josh Pond, a ‘strong ITC litigator’ based in Washington DC, focuses on blocking and defending imports before the ITC, representing both domestic and international companies. Tom Chen joined the team from the ITC office in July 2024 and is based in Orange County.

The team at Baker Botts L.L.P. possess a ‘sophisticated understanding of what distinguishes an ITC investigation’ and is highly skilled at competitor disputes for clients across the electronic, tech and telecoms industries. Lisa Kattan, praised by clients as ‘a terrific resource and advocate’, frequently leads high-profile ITC investigations and is based in Washington DC. Kattan co-chairs the practice with Dallas-based Christa Brown-Sanford and New York-based Jennifer Tempesta, both experienced IP litigators trusted by multinational clients. Also in New York, Robert Maier is sought after for his expertise in semiconductors, smartphones and stem cells. Other key practitioners in Washington DC include Katharine Burke, an experienced ITC litigator for a wide range of technologies, and Tommy Martin, who focuses on complex patent and trade secret litigation. Robert Benson and Jeffrey Johnson joined from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in February 2024.

 

Boutique IP litigation firm Bartkowski PLLC specializes in ITC proceedings and represents a diverse range of complainants and respondents. The team is typically engaged by medium to large companies seeking protection from infringing imports or violation claims by non-practising entities, acting as both speciality and primary counsel. Due to the specialised expertise, the team have also been described as ‘an excellent addition to any litigation team’. Founding and managing partner Paul Bartkowski has extensive technical knowledge and experience in Section 337 proceedings, and has been lauded as a ‘go-to source for ITC and IP litigation assistance’. The team is further strengthened by Thomas Burns, who has an impressive track record in the violation stage and enforcement proceedings before the ITC. The firm is based out of Virginia.

Leveraging its expertise in international trade and ‘technical expertise in all industries’, King & Spalding LLP’s ITC department is well-equipped to manage patent litigation, demonstrating particular strength in electrical, computer and mechanical patent cases. The team has also extended its focus to medical devices and pharma patent litigation cases. Jeffrey Telep leads the practice and is adept at litigating high-profile international trade disputes and unfair trade practice investigations. Brian Hill, elected to partnership in January 2025, represents major tech companies, such as Mohawk Industries and North American Rescue. In April 2025, Chris Campbell and Britton Davis  moved to Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP .

The practice at the boutique firm Levi Snotherly & Schaumberg, PLLC is highly regarded for knowing ‘the ITC inside and out’. The practitioners represent a brought range of clients in the electronics, manufacturing and medical device industries. Based in Washington DC, the team is led by a trio of ITC specialists. Lauded as a ‘zealous advocate’ for his clients, Benjamin Levi focuses on Section 337 proceedings related to a variety of technologies. Rett Snotherly is another key attorney, having litigated every type of Section 337 cases, including violations, enforcement, TEO and advisory proceedings. Tom Schaumberg further bolsters the team’s offering with great ITC experience, particularly in unfair competition cases.

Praised by clients as ‘a trusted and reliable partner in litigation and ITC matters’, Morrison Foerster represents both complainants and respondents in Section 337 investigations. Given their specialism in complex technology patents, the team are regularly sought after by tech giants. Mark Whitaker is a multi-patent and trade secret litigator, with a core focus on semiconductors, optical technologies, chemicals and database analytics. Daniel Muino leverages longstanding experience litigating patent and trade secrets disputes. Additionally, Mary Prendergast is ‘a stand-out partner’ known for her ability to litigate complex and high-stakes patent disputes. Whitaker, Muino and Prendergast co-chair the Washington-DC-based team. The team is further supported by the esteemed Brian Busey, who has litigated a vast number Section 337 cases.

O'Melveny specializes in handling multi-patent and multi-defendant litigation at the ITC, showcasing expertise in representing both complainants and respondents. The team acts for clients in a broad array of industries, including consumer electronics, computer hardware and digital technology. Practising in Washington DC, Sean Trainor stands out for his dedication to Section 337 investigations at the ITC, and co-chairs the department with Los Angeles-based Ryan Yagura, who is well-equipped to lead offensive and defensive patent cases for prominent technology companies. In San Francisco, Darin Snyder is an experienced litigator in patent and trade secret cases, skilled in both trial and appellate proceedings. Nicholas Whilt, based in Los Angeles, is another key practitioner, focusing on tech-intense patent infringements and related exclusion orders.

Under the leadership of Mark Selwyn in Palo Alto and Amy Wigmore in Washington DC, the team at WilmerHale is renowned for advising a prominent roster of tech clients in competitor versus competitor cases before the ITC. In addition to the co-chairs, James Dowd in Los Angeles brings extensive experience in navigating ITC jury and bench trials, as well as appeals, often representing high-profile clients. In Boston, Sarah Frazier is another key IP litigator, focusing on high-stakes trials.

Goodwin remains active at the ITC and is recognised for its work on competitor versus competitor cases. The team recently achieved a complete win for its client Samsung in a multi-patent assertion matter against a competitor. Located in Washington DC, PJ McCarthy chairs the team; McCarthy is a first-chair litigator with specialized expertise in handling Section 337 investigations involving various technologies. The practice is further strengthened by Boston-based Douglas Kline, a seasoned IP litigator with experience representing tech and life science companies in high-stakes cases.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s team is well-equipped to handle ITC-specific proceedings, with its seasoned bench of lawyers representing domestic and foreign clients across the tech, biotech, and industrial sectors. Among the team’s stellar roster of clients are Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics. With deep patent trial experience, New York’s Scott Bornstein heads the team. San Francisco-based Nicholas Brown specializes in complex tech patents. In Washington, DC, key practitioners include Vivian Kuo, whose work covers medical and biomedical devices and systems, and Cyrus Frelinghuysen, who focuses on unfair import investigations for both claimants and respondents.

Husch Blackwell LLP’s ITC practice utilizes the firm’s expertise in international trade and intellectual property to represent clients in Section 337 investigations across various sectors, including biotech, automotive, and manufacturing. The team is well-equipped to handle cases involving competitor disputes, as well as defensive cases against non-practicing entities. The team is led by Beau Jackson, who splits his time between Kansas City and Washington DC; given his ‘wealth of ITC and international trade experience’, Jackson serves as lead counsel in all of the team’s ITC cases. In St Louis, Jennifer Hoekel and Kara Fussner are experienced patent litigators who offer further support.

The ‘highly specialized’ ITC team at Jones Day represents multinational companies in Section 337 Investigations, with particular emphasis on the semiconductor, software, automotive and manufacturing industries. In Dallas, Blaney Harper is an experienced ITC trial lawyer with expertise in medical devices and semiconductors. Harper co-chairs the departments with David Maiorana, who boasts a strong record representing both complainants and respondents in patent infringement cases, and Ryan McCrum, a seasoned first-chair litigator before the ITC. Both Maiorana and McCrum are based in Cleveland. In Washington DC, Vishal Khatri is well-equipped to navigate violation and enforcement proceedings at the ITC. Additionally, John Evans in Cleveland brings further expertise in pattern infringement and trade secret misappropriation cases.

The team at Ropes & Gray LLP frequently represents both complainants and respondents in patent litigation, trade secret disputes, and unfair competition cases before the ITC. Their practice is especially sought after for handling issues that arise in parallel ITC and PTAB proceedings. Key clients include Roku, SharkNinja, and HP. The team is co-led by Matthew Rizzolo, based in Washington DC,  and Steven Pepe, located in New York. Rizzolo is an experienced IP litigator with expertise in various tech, including computer software and hardware, telecoms, and biotech. Pepe specializes in infringement cases, representing both high-profile and start-up tech companies.