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DLA Piper LLP (US)
500 EIGHTH STREET, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20004
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Work Department

Intellectual Property; International Trade Commission; Patent Litigation; Trade Secrets

Position

Partner

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Intellectual property > Patents: litigation (International Trade Commission)

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 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’.