Clients frequently call upon the ITC team at Husch Blackwell LLP in critical moments that require strategic analysis, whether the aim is to avoid trials, reach favorable settlements, or secure victories on appeal. Acting as both enforcement and defence counsel, the attorneys have broad experience advising on competitor disputes and remedies, including cease-and-desist and exclusion orders. Practising in both Kansas City and Washington DC, Beau Jackson leads the group with extensive experience in Section 337 trials. Other names to note are St. Louis-based members Jennifer Hoekel, recommended for appellate proceedings; Kara Fussner, noted for her litigation strategies; and Paul Smelcer, adept advisor to innovative companies.
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‘Husch is the rare mid-size firm that has an elite ITC-specific practice group, led by Beau Jackson.’
‘Beau Jackson is an outstanding ITC practitioner. He has top-notch skills in oral and written advocacy, and a knowledge of the Commission.’
Key clients
- Bass Pro Shops
- Cabela’s
- EndyMed Medical
- Ventria Bioscience Inc.
- Altronic LLC
- ADC Solutions Auto LLC
- Winplus
- Dometic
- Ezurio
- Zhuhai Wicue Technology Co., Ltd.
- Solos Technology, Ltd.
- Iristick, Inc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Beau Jackson
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Hoekel; Kara Fussner; Paul Smelcer