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Bartkowski PLLC
6803 Whittier Avenue, Suite 200A
McLean, VA 22101
VIRGINIA
United States

Intellectual property > Patents: litigation (International Trade Commission) Tier 3

With a client roster comprising a diverse range of complainants and respondents, Bartkowski PLLC's McLean-based team ‘can handle all aspects of a 337 investigation.‘ The firm acts both as specialty and primary counsel, with a particular focus on operating companies either seeking protection from infringing imports or in need of defense against claims of violation by non-practicing entities. Founder Paul Bartkowski is an ITC expert who has vast experience litigating intellectual property matters, particularly Section 337 investigations, and is hailed by clients for being ‘smart, knowledgeable, and well-respected in the ITC bar.Thomas Burns  is also ‘a very good ITC litigator‘ who is noted for his knowledge of IP enforcement programs and anti-counterfeit measures.

Practice head(s):

Paul Bartkowski

Other key lawyers:

Thomas Burns

Testimonials

‘The Bartkowski firm is specialized in the ITC practice and can handle all aspects of a 337 investigation.’

‘The firm is very unique given their small size, which allows them to be much more nimble than most of the firms involved in ITC litigation. They are adept at handling cases on their own and also very good at serving as specialty counsel assisting on specific ITC issues that don’t arise in federal court IP litigation.’

‘Bartkowski PLLC specializes in practice before the U.S. International Trade Commission, which makes them very unique. ’

‘Paul Bartkowski is a top-notch ITC lawyer with excellent experience both in-house at the ITC and with prior firms.’

‘Paul Bartkowski has an extensive knowledge of the ITC, both the law underlying Section 337 actions, and the rules and regulations governing practice at the ITC. Paul is an insider who spent years at the ITC’s Office of General Counsel, and brought that insider’s knowledge to private practice.’

‘Having served as an attorney at the ITC for more than 10 years, Paul Barkowski has true in-depth expertise in handling ITC cases. ’

‘Paul Bartkowski is different from competitors because of his extensive breadth and experience with the ITC, both as an insider and now in private practice. Paul is smart, knowledgeable, and well-respected in the ITC bar.’

‘Thomas Burns is a very good ITC litigator, with years of experience in high-profile cases. He is an excellent writer, a hard worker and a pleasant person to deal with.’

Key clients

Citimarine, L.L.C.

Mabru Power Systems, Inc.

Jeisys Medical Inc.

Cynosure, LLC

Hoshizaki America, Inc.

Western Digital Technologies, Inc.

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

Overhead Door Corporation

Culligan International Co.

Caterpillar Inc.

Proton Sports

Broadcom Corp.

HP Inc.

Kia Corporation

Hyundai Motor America, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Acted for Citimarine, LLC and Mabru Power System as respondents in an ITC case after obtaining summary determination of invalidity on half of the asserted claims..
  • Acted for Jeisys and Cynosure as respondents in an ITC investigation along with co-counsel from Leydig, Voit & Mayer.
  • Assisted Hoshizaki America, in conjunction with co-counsel from Taylor English Duma, with drafting and filing a complaint in an ongoing investigation in which the firm currently serves as ITC counsel.

Bartkowski PLLC was founded by Paul Bartkowski in 2021 with a mission to deliver excellent legal service relating to litigation at the United States International Trade Commission and protection of intellectual property rights.  Paul is a recognized expert in the field of ITC litigation, having worked at the Commission’s Office of the General Counsel, and thereafter having devoted over a decade of his practice to the field.

Bartkowski PLLC brings an experienced team to ITC litigation matters, and always strives to deliver cost- and time-efficient advice and expertise.  In addition to Paul, Thomas “Buddy” Burns and Emi Ortiz are experienced ITC litigators that add depth and expertise to any litigation team.

Department Name Email Telephone
Paul M. Bartkowski pbartkowski@bartkowskpllc.com 571-533-3581
Thomas "Buddy" Burns tburns@bartkowskipllc.com 202-64309407
Photo Name Position Profile
Paul Bartkowski photo Paul Bartkowski Managing Member
Thomas Burns photo Thomas Burns Counsel
Attorneys : 2
Paralegal : 1
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