Leveraging its expertise in international trade and ‘technical expertise in all industries’, King & Spalding LLP’s ITC department is well-equipped to manage patent litigation, demonstrating particular strength in electrical, computer and mechanical patent cases. The team has also extended its focus to medical devices and pharma patent litigation cases. Jeffrey Telep leads the practice and is adept at litigating high-profile international trade disputes and unfair trade practice investigations. Brian Hill, elected to partnership in January 2025, represents major tech companies, such as Mohawk Industries and North American Rescue. Chris Campbell is a key practitioner for litigating complex patent infringement and trade secret cases involving diverse tech. Additionally, a wide array of clients turn to Denver-based Britton Davis to defend their IP rights during competitor-on-competitor situations. All mentioned attorneys are based out of Washington DC, unless otherwise stated.
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‘King & Spalding matches expertise combined with a relatively small and senior team allowing the client to benefit from the years of combined ITC experience amongst its lawyers.’
‘Jeff Telep is an experienced ITC litigator who commands a firm grasp on case law and Commission precedent.’
‘Very professional team with strength in every aspect.’
‘Solid knowledge in materials science, chemical engineering, and other related fields; Professional attitude towards IP cases; Clients oriented towards patent litigation; Work hard and easy to access’
‘Extraordinary experience, expertise, and client service; diversity of thought and areas of practice, including specialization in many complex litigation areas, for example, patent infringement, IPRs, trade secrets, ITC litigation, international representation, and technical expertise across industries.’
‘Chris Campbell, Brit Davis, Jeffrey Telep, Brian Eutermoser are an extraordinary team. Their areas of expertise and experience enable them to collaborate to serve clients with complex litigation issues. They work well together and have good communication, responsive to client needs. John Roehrick provides in-depth client support and research, with good client presence and clarity of communication.’
Key clients
- Composite Resources Inc. and North American Rescue LLC
- Modumetal, Inc.
- EMD Serono, Inc.
- Causam Enterprises, Inc.
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Composite Resources, Inc. and North American Rescue, the sole U.S. producer and exclusive U.S. distributor, respectively, of combat application tourniquets in a Section 337 investigation by the U.S. International Trade Commission.
- Represented Causam Enterprises, Inc., a U.S.-based innovator, inventor, and patent holder on technology in the Utility Demand-Response market, to commence a section 337 case and parallel district court patent infringement actions against a number of importers and foreign producers of smart thermostats and meters.
- Represented Modumetal, a U.S. manufacturer of patented nanolaminated technology used to coat industrial pipe fittings on a section 337 complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Brian Hill
Practice head
Jeffrey Telep
Other key lawyers
Brian Hill; Chris Campbell; Britton Davis; Brian Eutermoser; John Roehrick