SEATTLE (March 1, 2023)—Perkins Coie is pleased to announce that the firm was ranked the best performing law firm for representing respondents in International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 litigation for the second year in a row. The firm achieved a perfect score of 100 percent in Patexia Inc.’s 2023 ITC Intelligence Report, a comprehensive report of ITC data and analysis of law firms and ITC lawyers over the last six years. The firm was also recognized among the top two firms for the largest lateral growth in ITC lawyers.

Perkins Coie received numerous top rankings for its ITC Section 337 practice out of 386 appearing law firms:

• #1 Best Performing ITC Law Firm for Representing Respondents
• #4 Most Active ITC Law Firm for Representing Respondents
• #6 Best Performing ITC Law Firm Overall (#4 when local ITC counsel firms are excluded)
• #7 Most Active ITC Law Firm Overall (#6 when local ITC counsel firms are excluded)

Partners Veronica Ascarrunz, Robin Brewer, Kevin Patariu, Stefani Shanberg and associate Karl Johnston were recognized within the top 1.5 percent (top 75) of the best performing ITC lawyers representing respondents.

Patexia’s report is based on data compiled from public information on ITC complaints filed under Section 337 between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2022. Patexia analyzed the lawyers, law firms, and companies involved in Section 337 ITC investigations over this time and ranked them based on performance and activity. 

Perkins Coie’s internationally recognized Intellectual Property practice consists of more than 250 lawyers and agents in the United States and Asia who provide innovative, holistic counsel at every stage of intellectual property protection and development.

Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm that is known for providing high-value, strategic solutions and extraordinary client service on matters vital to our clients’ success. With more than 1,200 lawyers in offices across the United States and Asia, we provide a full array of corporate, commercial litigation, intellectual property, and regulatory legal advice to a broad range of clients, including many of the world’s most innovative companies and industry leaders as well as public and not-for-profit organizations.

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