With a global reach and experience assisting clients in multi-forum proceedings, Ropes & Gray LLP has an expert group of intellectual property litigators who are seasoned in handling Section 337 investigations at the International Trade Commission. The group represents clients from a variety of industries, working with the likes of Roku, SharkNinja and Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals. Leading the firm’s Section 337 practice, Matthew Rizzolo in Washington DC is a highly competent trial lawyer who represents clients in matters relating to intellectual property rights and patents infringement claims and has experience handling cases related to smartphones, computer software and hardware, and telecoms, as well as matters in the life sciences space. Steven Pepe in New York, who chairs the firm’s intellectual property litigation practice, is also a key contact.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Strong knowledge of the ITC.'
- 'The firm has a strong group of IP attorneys, very well-regarded for their legal and communication skills. In my experience, they have good clients and the team has had good results.'
Key clients
- Roku
- MACOM Technology Solutions
- SharkNinja
- Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Roku in responding to an ITC subpoena served by complainant DivX in a Section 337 investigation, ultimately resolving the dispute in Roku's favor.
- Acted for MACOM in a patent campaign initiated by Bell Semiconductor.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Steven Pepe, Matthew Rizzolo