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Ford Motor Company\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(DDE) \u0026mdash; Counsel for Defendant Ford Motor Company in multi-forum dispute over Ford EcoBoost engine\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaurine (2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid), Methods of Production and Processes for Making the Same, and Products Containing the Same\u003c/em\u003e, 337-TA-1146 (ITC) \u0026mdash; Counsel for Respondent Fuchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in case involving successful request for 100-day proceeding on Domestic Industry, resulting in withdrawal of the complaint\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same\u003c/em\u003e, 337-TA-1105 (ITC) \u0026ndash; Counsel for Respondent Rockwell Automation, Inc. in case involving antitrust allegations under the Sherman Act, resulting in successful defense and withdrawal of the Complaint\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Subsea Telecommunicaton Systems and Components Thereof\u003c/em\u003e, 337-TA-1098 (ITC) \u0026mdash; Counsel for Respondent Nokia in case brought by Xtera, Inc. resulting in a finding of no violation\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Industrial Automation Systems and Components Thereof\u003c/em\u003e, 337-TA-1074 (ITC) \u0026mdash; Counsel for Complainant Rockwell Automation, Inc. in case involving grey market goods, resulting in a finding of violation and entry of a general exclusion order\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHybrid Electric Vehicles and Components Thereof\u003c/em\u003e, 337-TA-1042 (ITC) \u0026mdash; Counsel for Respondent Ford Motor Company in case against Paice LLC and the Abell Foundation, Inc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eK2M, Inc.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ev. 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He has achieved outstanding results in cases involving patent and trademark infringement, unfair competition under the Lanham Act, and counterfeit goods.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrian focuses a significant portion of his practice on unfair import investigations at the U.S. International Trade Commission.\u0026nbsp; Brian has represented Complainants and Respondents in all phases of Section 337 disputes, from conception through enforcement proceedings and before U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Brian has been recognized as a \u0026ldquo;Next Generation Partner\u0026rdquo; by Legal 500 and is a regular speaker on issues involving Section 337.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, Brian has helped clients obtain general exclusion orders on three separate occasions and regularly helps clients defeat exclusion orders sought by others.\u0026nbsp;In one instance, he helped a leading pharmaceutical company devise a strategy for curbing imports of counterfeit drugs. 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Ford Motor Company (DDE) — Counsel for Defendant Ford Motor Company in multi-forum dispute over Ford EcoBoost engine{{ FIELD }}Taurine (2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid), Methods of Production and Processes for Making the Same, and Products Containing the Same, 337-TA-1146 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Fuchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in case involving successful request for 100-day proceeding on Domestic Industry, resulting in withdrawal of the complaint{{ FIELD }}Certain Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same, 337-TA-1105 (ITC) – Counsel for Respondent Rockwell Automation, Inc. in case involving antitrust allegations under the Sherman Act, resulting in successful defense and withdrawal of the Complaint{{ FIELD }}Certain Subsea Telecommunicaton Systems and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1098 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Nokia in case brought by Xtera, Inc. resulting in a finding of no violation{{ FIELD }}Certain Industrial Automation Systems and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1074 (ITC) — Counsel for Complainant Rockwell Automation, Inc. in case involving grey market goods, resulting in a finding of violation and entry of a general exclusion order{{ FIELD }}Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1042 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Ford Motor Company in case against Paice LLC and the Abell Foundation, Inc.{{ FIELD }}K2M, Inc. v. OrthoPediatrics Corp. et al. (DDE) — Counsel for K2M, Inc. (acquired by Stryker in 2018) in trademark case related to competing “JIMINY” and “CRICKET” products, resulting in favorable settlement{{ FIELD }}Certain Electronic Devices, Including Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1038/1039 (ITC) — Counsel for Complainant Nokia Technologies Oy in bifurcated patent cases, resulting in favorable settlement{{ FIELD }}Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Products, 337-TA-1002 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Jiangsu Shagang International Trade Co., Ltd. in case involving antitrust and unfair tariff evasion, resulting in successful defense and dismissal of Complaint{{ FIELD }}Automated Teller Machines, ATM Modules, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same, 337-TA-972/989 (ITC) — Counsel for Diebold Nixdorf in offensive and defensive cases against competitor Nautilus Hyosung{{ FIELD }}Diebold, Inc. v. Content Extraction and Transmission LLC (DNJ) — Counsel for Diebold in declaratory judgment action involving tortious interference and violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (\"RICO\") Act, resulting in finding of patent invalidity{{ FIELD }}Brian Hill handles litigation for innovative companies, with an emphasis on cross-border technology disputes.  By focusing on clients’ key objectives, Brian brings a strategic approach to resolving unfair competition and intellectual property cases. \nBrian is a technology litigator and partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding's intellectual property group. He has achieved outstanding results in cases involving patent and trademark infringement, unfair competition under the Lanham Act, and counterfeit goods.\nBrian focuses a significant portion of his practice on unfair import investigations at the U.S. International Trade Commission.  Brian has represented Complainants and Respondents in all phases of Section 337 disputes, from conception through enforcement proceedings and before U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Brian has been recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” by Legal 500 and is a regular speaker on issues involving Section 337.\nFor example, Brian has helped clients obtain general exclusion orders on three separate occasions and regularly helps clients defeat exclusion orders sought by others. In one instance, he helped a leading pharmaceutical company devise a strategy for curbing imports of counterfeit drugs. In district court, Brian argued and successfully avoided transfer of a consolidated group of patent cases, resulting in favorable settlements.\nBrian has a background in physics and routinely handles cases involving complex technology, including telecommunications, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals.  Brian was previously a partner in King \u0026amp; Spalding's market leading International Trade group.  Before joining the firm, Brian was a patent examiner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He was also an attorney at the ITC. 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Ford Motor Company (DDE) — Counsel for Defendant Ford Motor Company in multi-forum dispute over Ford EcoBoost engine Taurine (2-Aminoethanesulfonic Acid), Methods of Production and Processes for Making the Same, and Products Containing the Same, 337-TA-1146 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Fuchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in case involving successful request for 100-day proceeding on Domestic Industry, resulting in withdrawal of the complaint Certain Programmable Logic Controller (PLCs), Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same, 337-TA-1105 (ITC) – Counsel for Respondent Rockwell Automation, Inc. in case involving antitrust allegations under the Sherman Act, resulting in successful defense and withdrawal of the Complaint Certain Subsea Telecommunicaton Systems and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1098 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Nokia in case brought by Xtera, Inc. resulting in a finding of no violation Certain Industrial Automation Systems and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1074 (ITC) — Counsel for Complainant Rockwell Automation, Inc. in case involving grey market goods, resulting in a finding of violation and entry of a general exclusion order Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Components Thereof, 337-TA-1042 (ITC) — Counsel for Respondent Ford Motor Company in case against Paice LLC and the Abell Foundation, Inc. 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