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.
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Testimonials
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- 'Lisa Kattan was an insider at the ITC for many years, and knows it very well. She's a terrific resource and advocate.'
- 'Lisa Kattan is an excellent attorney, skilled and knowledgeable regarding ITC practice.'
- 'The Baker Botts ITC team’s sophisticated understand of what makes a difference in an ITC investigation extends far beyond most law firms, who just try to apply a district court approach to ITC investigations Unsurprisingly, they have an incredible win rate.'
- 'I have worked very closely with Lisa Kattan for many years. She has a very unusual level of insight and credibility, since she spent years working at the ITC, and maintains relationships with its staff attorneys and judges.'
Key clients
- CMC Materials, Inc.
- DISH Technologies L.L.C and Sling TV L.L.C.
- Kiss Nail Products, Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Ulta Beauty, Inc. and Walmart Inc.
- Brother Industries Ltd.
- Huber+Suhner
- Fujifilm Holdings Corporation (and subsidiaries)
- Oxford Nanopore Technologies
- Motorola Solutions
- TP-Link USA Corporation
- Bissell
Work highlights
- Obtained a favorable International Trade Commission (“ITC”) initial determination (“ID”) for CMC Materials in a hard-fought patent infringement case against DuPont de Nemours (“DuPont”).
- Achieved a significant victory for DISH Technologies L.L.C. and Sling TV L.L.C. at the International Trade Commission.
- Defeated one patent on summary determination for KISS Nail Products, Inc. prior to trial; trial on the remaining patent was held in July 2021.
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Practice head
Christa Brown-Sanford; Jennifer Tempesta; Lisa Kattan