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.
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‘The team, led by Paul Bartkowski, proved to be some of the best litigators that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Mr Bartkowski has become my go-to source for ITC and IP litigation assistance. He has superior knowledge of the particular rules and proceedings associated with ITC investigations.’
‘Paul Bartkowski and Buddy (Thomas Burns) are fantastic all around. They provide great insight on ITC procedures and the local practitioners.’
‘Smart and dedicated team with engineering and logical understanding of the mechanics of each product that helps tremendously to understand and defend the logic of a problem.’
'The firm is small, capable and nimble. Very responsive.'
‘The Bartkowski PLLC brings ITC and Section 337 expertise to all of its cases. Unlike its larger firm competitors, its relatively small size provides it with the flexibility to handle engagements of different sizes and commercial significance.’
‘Paul Bartkowski is an excellent ITC lawyer who knows the ITC more than most because of the time spent at the agency.'
‘The firm has a unique experience in ITC investigations. They are an excellent addition to any litigation team to deal with many of the peculiar procedures at the ITC.’
‘Mr. Bartkowski is simply a highly skilled professional who also happens to be a true pleasure to work with. His calm, yet confident demeanour places the client and all who work with him at ease.’
Key clients
- Citimarine, L.L.C. and Mabru Power Systems, Inc.
- Jeisys Medical Inc. and Cynosure, LLC
- Hoshizaki America, Inc.
- Broadcom Corp.
- Samsung Display Co., Ltd.
- GoPro Inc.
- Lithiumhub Technologies LLC, Lithium Hub LLC, and Martin
- Koebler
- Vantiva USA, LLC
Work highlights
- Served as primary litigation counsel to Respondents Citimarine, LLC and Mabru Power Systems in U.S. ITC Inv. No. 337-TA- 1346, and served as lead counsel at the evidentiary hearing.
- Served as ITC counsel to Respondents Jeisys and Cynosure in U.S. ITC Inv. No. 337-TA-1356, and represented them at trial.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next generation partners
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Practice head
Paul Bartkowski
Other key lawyers
Thomas Burns