Latham & Watkins LLP

Latham & Watkins LLP maintains a strong track record at the ITC for complex Section 337 conflicts across the technology and life sciences sectors. The department is distinguished by its expertise handling high-stakes competitor vs. competitor cases involving industry-leading companies. The team recently dealt with a business-critical case for Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation before the ITC and district court. The practice is co-led by the renowned Bert C. Reiser, the team’s port of call for high-stakes ITC matters, and Jamie D. Underwood, another recognised ITC leader with specialized trade experience. Michael David is singled out for his ability to represent complainants, respondents and third parties before the ITC. First-chair trial lawyer Kevin Wheeler focuses on competitor disputes and typically represents leading technology and medical device companies. The ITC team are further supported by the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation department co-heads: San Diego-based Jennifer Barry, Austin-based Jeff Homrig and David P. Frazier. All named lawyers practice out of Washington DC, unless otherwise stated.