Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP’s ITC practice draws on diverse technical backgrounds and regularly appears before the Commission on behalf of tech and life sciences industry leaders, with standout proficiency in semiconductor litigation. The department benefits from the joint leadership of a group of experts operating out of Washington DC – Smith Brittingham, who has extensive experience in unfair import investigations; Mareesa Frederick, proficient in a wide variety of technologies; James Barney, with a track record of success as an appellate attorney; and Erika Arner, who also practices in Virginia. Other names to remember are Lionel Lavenue, also in Virginia, recommended for trials; Forrest Jones in DC, who offers end-to-end litigation support; J. J. Preston Long, also in DC, an expert in standard-essential patents; and Michael Kudravetz in Boston, an adept advisor on damage claims. Elizabeth Niemeyer retired in May 2025.
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Key clients
- Innoscience America, Inc.
- Lenovo Group Ltd.
- Sinochem Lantian Co., Ltd.
- US Synthetic Corporation
- Wacker Biotech GmbH
Work highlights
Representing Lenovo as respondents in a Section 337 investigation filed by complainant Pantech, alleging that Lenovo is importing products that infringe four patents directed to 4G and 5G wireless comms.
Representing the Sinochem respondents in an ITC investigationwhere the complainant alleges Section 337 violations through unfair import of polyvinylidene fluoride materials used in electric vehicle batteries.
Acting as lead counsel for respondent Wacker Biotech GmbH in a life sciences Section 337 investigation at the ITC.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Smith Brittingham; Mareesa Frederick; James Barney; Erika Arner
Other key lawyers
Lionel Lavenue; Forrest Jones; J. Preston Long; Michael Kudravetz