International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) - USA
What the team is known for
IP boutique with a team boasting deep and varied experience of ITC practices and admired for notable trial successes. Continues to impress with its handling of ITC investigations for a number of the nation's leading brands. Acts for clients from a broad range of industry sectors, including technology and automotive companies.
Strengths
"Fish & Richardson is a powerhouse in this space and has an outstanding group of lawyers."
Work highlights
Fish & Richardson PC defended Samsung at the ITC in a matter asserted by internet video technology company DivX, who sought an exclusion order against Samsung’s line of smart televisions, alleging that the products infringed upon its patents for video processing devices.
Notable practitioners
Michael McKeon is a highly rated trial lawyer with expertise acting before the ITC. He has an impressive client roster featuring a number of household-name companies in the technology sector.
Ruffin Cordell is well regarded for his work representing clients before the ITC in disputes, particularly those pertaining to technology patents. "Ruffin is an amazing first-chair lawyer."
Joseph Colaianni focuses his practice on litigating Section 337 investigations before the ITC representing clients in the technology sector as well as international clients.
