Husch Blackwell was again recognized by Patexia, the world’s largest network for intellectual property professionals, in its third annual ITC Intelligence Report as being one of the top 25 law firms handling Section 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). The study measured the performance and activity of attorneys, law firms and companies. Husch Blackwell is one of the only law firms not headquartered on the East or West Coasts to have a ranked, full-service ITC litigation practice.
Patexia evaluated more than 350 law firms and 4,600 attorneys over a six-year period ending in December 2021. The study analyzed more than 350 cases involving more than 1,000 patents.
Husch Blackwell’s Section 337 team placed among the top 25 best performing and the top 25 most active law firms representing companies across industries as respondents in ITC litigation, with 13 cases appearing in the study. Partner Beau Jackson highlighted the team’s work, garnering an individual ranking among the 20 most active ITC attorneys for respondents, in addition to being ranked among the 25 most active ITC attorneys overall.
Husch Blackwell’s Section 337 team spans multiple offices and comprises 22 lawyers, 5 paralegals and 1 scientific advisor. Recent investigations handled by the team have involved telecommunication equipment, biotechnology and consumer goods.