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Using our wide range of regulatory, litigation, and transactional services, offices in the US, Europe and Asia, and deep bench of attorneys who have been technically trained, Covington is able to address the myriad business and legal issues affecting companies operating in the semiconductor space. From asserting and defending intellectual property rights to regulatory advice pertaining to antitrust, environmental, and trade regulations, we are able to provide solutions to semiconductor companies on a global scale.
Major Victory for Atmel in Patent Dispute
Representation of Atmel in a major victory where plaintiff Agere claimed that Atmel infringed four semiconductor patents, including what it touted as its key tungsten patents, and sought damages of approximately $200 million as well as enhancement for claimed willful infringement. After a three-week trial, the jury returned a verdict in Atmel’s favor; invalidating the tungsten patents, finding the fourth not infringed as well as invalid, and awarding Agere no damages.
Representation of Samsung in European Investigation
Representation of Samsung concerning all aspects of the European investigation into alleged collusion in DRAM.
Regulatory Advice on Applicable Pan-European WEEE and RoHS Requirements
Representation of a major manufacturer of semiconductor equipment in providing regulatory advice on applicable pan-European WEEE and RoHS requirements.
Representation of Maxim Integrated Products in Trade Secret Litigation
Representation of Maxim Integrated Products in trade secret litigation involving analog-to digital converters.
Obtained U.S. Government National Security Approval for Semiconductor Clients
Representation of clients in the semiconductor industry in securing U.S. government national security approvals for investments and acquisitions, including e2v Technologies’ acquisition of QP Semiconductor.
Representation of Semiconductor Clients in ITC Section 337 Investigation
Representation of respondents A-Data, Chipsbank, Afa Technologies, Power Quotient International (PQI), Skymedi, and Corsair in the ITC Section 337 Investigation Certain Flash Memory Controllers, Drives, Memory Cards and Media Players.
Antitrust Licensing Dispute
Representation of a semiconductor manufacturer in antitrust licensing disputes.
2019 Dealmakers of the Year
March 2019, The American Lawyer
The American Lawyer has recognized Covington in its 2019 Dealmakers of Year.
March 27, 2019
WASHINGTON—The American Lawyer has recognized Covington among its 2019 “Dealmakers of the Year.” The annual feature highlights “the lawyers behind the most significant work” in deal making, and this marks the second time the firm has received this distinction in the last three years. In March 2018, Covington helped Qualcomm, Inc. secure a U.S. Presidential ...
November 10, 2017
BRUSSELS—Politico has named Covington partner Miranda Cole to its “2017 Women Who Shape Brussels” list, a group of “20 powerhouses driving debates and influencing policy in 2017.” In its profile of Ms. Cole, the publication highlights her defense of leading technology clients, including Microsoft, Facebook, and Verizon, before the European Commission. Politico ...
February 28, 2017
WASHINGTON—Covington represented semiconductor manufacturer Intersil Corporation in its $3.2 billion sale to Japan’s Renesas Electronics Corporation. The firm advised Intersil on aspects of the transaction involving Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI), trade controls, and government ...