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- Maureen F. Browne
Maureen Browne, an experienced litigator and counselor with a diverse practice, handles complex federal court matters involving commercial law, customs, international trade regulation and torts, as well as Section 337 cases in the International Trade Commission. She has assisted clients across a variety of technologies, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and memory.
Ms. Browne is consistently recognized as a leader in her field by clients and peers in such publications as Chambers, Legal 500, Intellectual Asset Management, and Best Lawyers. Chambers USA (2018) quotes a source as saying: "Maureen Browne is tremendous and has a great demeanor; it is useful to have someone like that both on your side or in opposition."
- Representation of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. in an ITC investigation relating to audio processing software designed to cancel or reduce echoes and ambient noise. Covington reached a favorable settlement for the client before trial.
- Counsel to BP America, Inc. in defense of litigation brought by the U.S. Department of Justice, several state governments, and securities shareholders seeking recovery from BP for damages allegedly attributable to the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Successfully represented Ethicon in a Section 337 patent infringement case that proceeded to trial before Chief Judge Bullock.
- Successfully represented Astra-Zeneca in multi-district product liability litigation involving its anti-psychotic medication, Seroquel®.
- Counsel to Samsung in a variety of Section 337 matters.
- Regularly consults with multinational pharmaceutical and medical device companies on issues of product liability diligence and planning.
- Lead trial counsel to New Jersey-based nitrile glove manufacturer in Section 337 matter.
- Lead counsel to California-based distributor of memory solutions in multiple district court and Section 337 matters.
- Co-Lead counsel to Taiwanese chip packager in multiple district court and Section 337 matters.
- Successfully represented Hoffmann-La Roche Inc. and its related entities in Section 337 action regarding erythropoietin (EPO).
- Represented Q-Med Aktiebolag, the manufacturer of the dermal filler Restylane (R), and US distributors Medicis and McKesson, in Section 337 action successfully resulting in withdrawal of complaint.
- Successfully represented Korea Kumho Petrochemical Company (KKPC) in Section 337 action regarding rubber antidegradants.
- Represented domestic complainant in Section 337 action pertaining to microlithographic machinery resulting in favorable settlement.
- Represented major Taiwanese electronics manufacturer before Customs, and CIT in appeal of imposition of duties.
- Represented Energizer and its subsidiary Eveready Battery Company in Section 337 action against 26 US and Asian battery manufacturers.
- Successfully represented Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. in a Section 337 action brought by Gemstar-TV Guide against it, Pioneer and Echostar resulting in favorable settlement following appeal to the CAFC and remand to the ITC.
- Represented Tennessee-based farm chemical manufacturer, Drexel Chemical, in successful appeal to the CIT from Customs regarding imposition of duties.
- Represented California-based Leapfrog, an educational toy manufacturing respondent, in a Section 337 action successfully resulting in withdrawal of complaint.
- Represented Massachusetts-based machine vision system manufacturer in Section 337 investigation against Nikon Corporation, resulting in a favorable licensing and settlement agreement.
- Successfully represented Rapistan Dematic, a Siemens company, in a Section 337 investigation against Vanderlande Industries, upheld on appeal before the CAFC.
- Represented plaintiff government contractor Omniplex in trade secret misappropriation case against SAIC in the Eastern District of Virginia resulting in favorable settlement.
Memberships and Affiliations
- District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Law Section of the American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association
- D.C. Bar, Intellectual Property Section
January 26, 2018
WASHINGTON—Covington won a significant trade case today before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on behalf of its client Bombardier. In a 4-0 ruling, the ITC rejected Boeing Co.’s complaint that it was threatened with material injury by imports of Bombardier’s new C Series aircraft. The decision means that the U.S. Department of Commerce can no ...
May 31, 2016
WASHINGTON—Chambers USA has selected Covington for its 2016 Award for Excellence in International Trade. The Award for Excellence in International Trade is presented at Chambers USA’s annual awards dinner and awarded to one law firm. The award coincides with the release of the Chambers USA 2016 guidebook, in which Covington received a top-tier ranking nationally ...
Tough Trade
January-February 2016, CDR News
Maureen Browne and Alexander Chinoy are quoted in this CDR article assessing the work of the ITC, and its relationship with intellectual property in 2015. Browne states that the ITC is performing well although down from the peak during the ‘smartphone wars’ years, while Chinoy notes a “slight upward trend in the number of cases heard, peaking in outlier years in ...
August 18, 2014
WASHINGTON, DC, August 18, 2014 — Best Lawyers named Covington & Burling’s Stuart Eizenstat and Gregg Levy each a 2015 “Lawyer of the Year” in international trade and sports law, respectively, citing their “abilities, professionalism and integrity.” Overall, Covington lawyers received 217 individual mentions in 58 areas of law in the newly released annual survey ...
7/16/2014
WASHINGTON, DC, July 16, 2014 — Covington & Burling secured a victory on July 7, 2014 when an administrative law judge of the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that Samsung, LG and Toshiba did not violate Section 337 of the Tariff Act, a U.S. trade law frequently used by patent owners to target imports. Black Hills Media LLC, based in Delaware, ...
March 19, 2012
LONDON, 19 March, 2012 — Covington & Burling LLP received 46 individual mentions and 20 practice mentions in the Chambers Global 2012 edition. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers globally by pan-regional and country practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. The Covington lawyers ...
ITC vs. Federal District Court: Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Asserting Your IP Rights at the ITC
October 18, 2011, The Litigator & Corporate Counsel Forum on Managing Complex ITC Litigation
6/10/2011
WASHINGTON, DC, June 10, 2011 — In presenting Covington & Burling LLP with the Chambers USA Award for Excellence in International Trade on June 9th, Chambers noted how the firm’s “comprehensive team covers the complete spectrum of international trade matters and clients benefit from the close-knit and interdisciplinary approach of the department's various ...
June 10, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC, June 10, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP received 123 individual mentions and 45 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2011. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
June 9, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC, June 10, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP received 92 individual mentions and 32 practice mentions in the Legal 500 US 2011 edition. Legal 500 reviews the strengths and strategies of law firms in more than 90 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North and South America, and the Caribbean. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
Downstream Products post-Kyocera
February 24, 2011, ACI Annual Expert Forum on ITC Litigation and Enforcement
The 411 on Section 337 Litigation
November 3, 2010, Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association
June 23, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, June 23, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 85 individual mentions and 23 practice mentions in the Legal 500 US 2010 edition. Legal 500 reviews the strengths and strategies of law firms in more than 90 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, North and South America, and the Caribbean. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
June 16, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, June 16, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 112 individual mentions and 44 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2010. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
Covington Named ‘ITC Litigation Firm of the Year’
April 16, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, April 16, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP has been named “ITC Litigation Firm of the Year” by Managing Intellectual Property in recognition of the firm’s IP litigation work in the US. The award was presented last night at the Managing Intellectual Property 2010 North American Awards Ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, ...
ITC Standards for Satisfying the Domestic Industry Requirement
December 16, 2009, Lexis/Nexis Webinar
June 12, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, June 12, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP received 100 individual mentions and 40 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2009. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...
Hot Topics in Section 337 Litigation
February 22, 2009, 2009 Global IP Summit, Austin, TX
Covington Announces Major Expansion of its Patent Litigation Practice and West Coast Presence
10/6/2008
WASHINGTON, DC, October 6, 2008 — Covington & Burling LLP is significantly expanding its national intellectual property litigation practice with the addition of approximately 50 lawyers in California and Washington, DC. Covington is also opening new offices in Silicon Valley, where it already has a large client base, and San Diego, which presents significant ...
Section 337 Remedies
April 22, 2008, Washington International Trade Association, Washington, DC
The ABC's of IP: A Primer on Patent, Copyright and Trademark Law
July 24, 2007, DC Bar
Section 337 vs. District Court Litigation
July 13, 2007, DC Bar, Washington, DC
- Chambers USA - America's Leading Business Lawyers, Nationwide - International Trade/IP - Section 337 (2009-2020)
- Chambers Global, International Trade - Intellectual Property (Section 337) (US) (2012-2021)
- Managing Intellectual Property "IP Stars," Patent - DC (2019)
- IAM Patent 1000 - The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners (2012, 2015-2016)
- Legal 500 US, Recognized for Patent Litigation - International Trade Commission (2012-2017) and Energy - Litigation (2016)
- Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Patent (2015-2020)
- Washington DC Super Lawyers, IP Litigation, Class Action/Mass Torts (2016-2020)