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Michael\u0026nbsp;assists clients with government investigations, customs audits, internal compliance investigations, prior disclosures, and penalty mitigation concerning import discrepancies;\u0026nbsp;obtaining customs rulings; developing logistics and trade compliance programs; and assessing the trade-related aspects of international mergers and acquisitions. 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For example, Mike has represented manufacturers in proceedings involving Wooden Bedroom Furniture from China; PET Film from Brazil and China; Magnesia Carbon Bricks from China and Mexico; Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam; Pipe Fittings from China; Off-the-Road Tires from China; and Gray Portland Cement from Mexico.{{ FIELD }}Represents clients in complex trade compliance matters before the border agencies concerning import violations, classification, valuation declarations and origin determinations.{{ FIELD }}Routinely supports clients’ import activities by assisting with regulatory compliance assessments, prior disclosures, the development and implementation of trade compliance policies and procedures, and the treatment of specific entry-related questions.{{ FIELD }}Counseled multiple clients on country-of-origin claims and product marking, including the representation of clients in civil litigation involving damages claims arising from reliance on certificates of origin.{{ FIELD }}Michael Taylor leads the Customs practice for King \u0026amp; Spalding's International Trade Team.  He specializes in complex customs matters, international shipping matters, and trade remedy (anti-dumping and countervailing duty) litigation.  Michael represents U.S. companies and manufacturers in a range of trade-related regulatory, customs, and Homeland Security matters. \nWith respect to customs compliance and Homeland Security matters, Michael advises clients in a number of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, textiles, agriculture, aerospace, energy, and consumer products. Michael assists clients with government investigations, customs audits, internal compliance investigations, prior disclosures, and penalty mitigation concerning import discrepancies; obtaining customs rulings; developing logistics and trade compliance programs; and assessing the trade-related aspects of international mergers and acquisitions. He also advises clients on trading implications of government procurement provisions like the Buy American Act.\nOn the trade remedy front, Michael represents U.S. manufacturers in administrative and appellate litigation to obtain relief from unfairly traded imports in anti-dumping and countervailing duty proceedings.  \nMichael appears on behalf of clients before the Department of Commerce, the International Trade Commission, the Binational Panels established under free trade agreements, the Court of International Trade, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He also routinely interacts with U.S. border agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Food and Drug Administration, the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Department of Agriculture.\nMichael is a regular author and speaker on trade and related topics. He is recognized as a Leading Lawyer in the International Trade: Customs, Export Controls and Economic Sanctions category by Legal 500 US and is ranked by Chambers Global and Chambers USA in the International Trade: Customs category. J. Michael Taylor lawyer Partner Top Ranked Lawyer, International Trade Customs - Chambers USA, Nationwide (2016-2025) Top Ranked Lawyer, International Trade Customs - Chambers Global, (2020-2025) \"I am very pleased with his responsiveness, understanding of the issues at hand, and attention to detail.\"  Chambers Global (2025) \"He is thoughtful, thorough and exceptionally knowledgeable and deliberate in his handling of client matters.\"  Chambers USA Nationwide (2025) Leading Partner, International Trade and National Security: Customs, Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Legal 500 USA (2025) \"Michael’s an excellent customs and trade specialist.” Chambers USA, Nationwide (2025) Key Partner for King \u0026amp; Spalding  Legal 500: International Trade Key Partner for King \u0026amp; Spalding's Trade Practice Latin Lawyer 250 Top Rated International Lawyer: Washington, D.C.  Super Lawyers Duke University Duke University School of Law The University of Alabama The University of Alabama School of Law Georgetown University Georgetown University Law Center U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of International Trade U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida Alabama District of Columbia Florida American Bar Association Maritime Law Association of the United States Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute Transportation Lawyers Association Customs International Trade Bar Association Represents U.S. manufacturers in administrative and appellate litigation to obtain relief from unfairly traded imports in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings. For example, Mike has represented manufacturers in proceedings involving Wooden Bedroom Furniture from China; PET Film from Brazil and China; Magnesia Carbon Bricks from China and Mexico; Polyethylene Retail Carrier Bags from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam; Pipe Fittings from China; Off-the-Road Tires from China; and Gray Portland Cement from Mexico. Represents clients in complex trade compliance matters before the border agencies concerning import violations, classification, valuation declarations and origin determinations. Routinely supports clients’ import activities by assisting with regulatory compliance assessments, prior disclosures, the development and implementation of trade compliance policies and procedures, and the treatment of specific entry-related questions. Counseled multiple clients on country-of-origin claims and product marking, including the representation of clients in civil litigation involving damages claims arising from reliance on certificates of origin.","searchable_name":"J. 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No. 337-TA-1000 (represents Respondents\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eContixo Co.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;ZTO Trading, Ltd.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Personal Transporters\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-935 (represents Respondents\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePowerUnion (Beijing)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology Co., Ltd.; Ninebot (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.; and Ninebot, Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Wireless Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablets II\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-905 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Multiple Mode Outdoor Grills,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;Inv. No. 337-TA-895 (represented respondents\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eW.C. 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No. 337-TA-864 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Communications Devices\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Sintered Rare Earth Magnets\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-855 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Component Engineering\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain CMOS Image Sensors\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-846 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Portable Communication Devices\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-827 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Electronic Devices With Image Processing Systems\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-724 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Micro Devices\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Personal Data and Mobile Communications Devices and Related Software\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-710 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-707 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eInfineon AG\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Semiconductor Integrated Circuits\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-665 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eQimonda AG\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Flash Memory Chips\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-664 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSpansion, Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Using Tungsten Metallization\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-648 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eQimonda AG\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Nitrile Gloves\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-608 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTillotson Corporation\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Semiconductor Chips With Minimized Chip Package Size\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-605 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcom Corporation\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Lighting Products, Components Thereof,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003eInv. No. 337-TA-594 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCooper Lighting\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Litigation and Appeals\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUS Magnesium LLC v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 839 F.3d 1023, (Fed. Cir. 2016) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS Magnesium\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an appeal of the decision of the U.S. Court of International Trade on a cost accounting issue).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInterDigital Communications, LLC v. Int\u0026rsquo;l Trade Comm\u0026rsquo;n\u003c/em\u003e, 718 F.3d 1336 (Fed. Cir. 2013) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHewlett-Packard\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eamicus brief\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;in support of appellant on Section 337 domestic industry issue).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePSC VSMPO-Avisma v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 688 F.3d 751 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS Magnesium\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an appeal that reversed the U.S. Court of International Trade\u0026rsquo;s antidumping decision on a cost accounting issue).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGPX Int\u0026rsquo;l Tire Corp. v. United States,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;666 F.3d 732 (Fed. Cir. 2011) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBridgestone Tire\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in challenge to the application of the countervailing duty law to non-market economy countries).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSKF USA, Inc. v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 556 F.3d 1337 (Fed. Cir. 2009) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ethe American Furniture Manufacturers\u0026rsquo; Committee\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in successful defense of the constitutionality of the Continued Dumping And Subsidy Offset Act).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanadian Lumber Trade Alliance v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 517 F.3d 1319 (Fed. Cir. 2008) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS Magnesium\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in arguing for the application of the Continued Dumping And Subsidy Offset Act to goods imported from NAFTA countries).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagnola Metallurgy, Inc. v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 508 F.3d 1349 (Fed. Cir. 2007) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS Magnesium\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in successful defense of Commerce Department\u0026rsquo;s countervailing duty determination on magnesium from Canada).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNorsk Hydro Canada, Inc. v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 472 F.3d 1347 (Fed. Cir. 2006) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS Magnesium\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in successful challenge to the U.S. Court of International Trade\u0026rsquo;s decision requiring duty assessment set off in countervailing duty case on magnesium from Canada).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHynix Semiconductor, Inc. v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 424 F.3d 1363 (Fed. Cir. 2005) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMicron Technology\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in defense of the Commerce Department\u0026rsquo;s antidumping duty determination on DRAMs from Korea).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCEMEX, SA v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 384 F.3d 1314 (Fed. 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No. 337-TA-1298 (represents third parties\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTrive Capital Management\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eF5 Networks\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Tunable Lenses,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;Inv. No. 337-TA-1282 (represented Complainant\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHolochip Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Smart Theromstats and Load Control Switches,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;Inv. No. 337-TA-1277 (represents Complainant\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCausam Enterprises\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Networking Devices,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;Inv. No. 337-TA-1275 (represented Respondent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eF5 Networks\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain LiDAR Devices,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;Inv. No. 337-TA-1274 (represented Complainant\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCriterion Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Photovoltaic Cells And Modules,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003eInv. No. 337-TA-1271 (represents Complainant\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Silicon Group Technologies\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain RFID Devices,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;Inv. No. 337-TA-1234 (represented Complainant\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAmtech Systems, LLC\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain In Vitro Fertilization Products,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003eInv. No. 337-TA-1196 (represents Complainant\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEMD Serono, Inc\u003c/strong\u003e.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Lithium Ion Batteries,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;Inv. No. 337-TA-1159 (represented Respondent\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSK Innovations\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Vehicle Security Remote And Convenience Systems,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003eInv. No. 337-TA-1152 (represented Respondents\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAutomotive Data Solutions\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eFirstech\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Synthetically Produced, Predominently EPA Omega 3 Products In Ethyl Ester Or Re-Esterified Triglyceride Form,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003eDocket No. 3247 (represented Complainant\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAmarin Pharmaceuticals\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Motorized Self-Balancing Vehicles\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-1000 (represents Respondents\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eContixo Co.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;ZTO Trading, Ltd.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Personal Transporters\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-935 (represents Respondents\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePowerUnion (Beijing)\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTechnology Co., Ltd.; Ninebot (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.; and Ninebot, Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Wireless Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablets II\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-905 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Multiple Mode Outdoor Grills,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;Inv. No. 337-TA-895 (represented respondents\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eW.C. Bradley Co. and Rankam Metal Products Manufactory Ltd., and Zhejiang Fudeer Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Digital Media Devices, Including Televisions, Blu-Ray Disc Players, Home Theater Systems, Tablets, and Mobile Phones, Components Thereof, and Associated Software,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eInv. No. 337-TA-882\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;(represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eRhapsody International Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Integrated Circuit Devices\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-873 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Mobile Handset Devices and Related Touch Keyboard Software\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-864 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Communications Devices\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Sintered Rare Earth Magnets\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-855 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic Component Engineering\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain CMOS Image Sensors\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-846 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Portable Communication Devices\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-827 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Electronic Devices With Image Processing Systems\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-724 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Micro Devices\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Personal Data and Mobile Communications Devices and Related Software\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-710 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eNokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-707 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eInfineon AG\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Semiconductor Integrated Circuits\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-665 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eQimonda AG\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Flash Memory Chips\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-664 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSpansion, Inc.\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Using Tungsten Metallization\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-648 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eQimonda AG\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Nitrile Gloves\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-608 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eTillotson Corporation\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Semiconductor Chips With Minimized Chip Package Size\u003c/em\u003e, Inv. No. 337-TA-605 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcom Corporation\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertain Lighting Products, Components Thereof,\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003eInv. No. 337-TA-594 (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eCooper Lighting\u003c/strong\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Litigation and Appeals\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUS Magnesium LLC v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 839 F.3d 1023, (Fed. Cir. 2016) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS Magnesium\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an appeal of the decision of the U.S. Court of International Trade on a cost accounting issue).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInterDigital Communications, LLC v. Int\u0026rsquo;l Trade Comm\u0026rsquo;n\u003c/em\u003e, 718 F.3d 1336 (Fed. Cir. 2013) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eHewlett-Packard\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in\u0026nbsp;\u003cem\u003eamicus brief\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;in support of appellant on Section 337 domestic industry issue).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePSC VSMPO-Avisma v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 688 F.3d 751 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS Magnesium\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in an appeal that reversed the U.S. Court of International Trade\u0026rsquo;s antidumping decision on a cost accounting issue).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGPX Int\u0026rsquo;l Tire Corp. v. United States,\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;666 F.3d 732 (Fed. Cir. 2011) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eBridgestone Tire\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in challenge to the application of the countervailing duty law to non-market economy countries).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSKF USA, Inc. v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 556 F.3d 1337 (Fed. Cir. 2009) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ethe American Furniture Manufacturers\u0026rsquo; Committee\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in successful defense of the constitutionality of the Continued Dumping And Subsidy Offset Act).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCanadian Lumber Trade Alliance v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 517 F.3d 1319 (Fed. Cir. 2008) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS Magnesium\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in arguing for the application of the Continued Dumping And Subsidy Offset Act to goods imported from NAFTA countries).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagnola Metallurgy, Inc. v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 508 F.3d 1349 (Fed. Cir. 2007) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS Magnesium\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in successful defense of Commerce Department\u0026rsquo;s countervailing duty determination on magnesium from Canada).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNorsk Hydro Canada, Inc. v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 472 F.3d 1347 (Fed. Cir. 2006) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eUS Magnesium\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in successful challenge to the U.S. Court of International Trade\u0026rsquo;s decision requiring duty assessment set off in countervailing duty case on magnesium from Canada).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHynix Semiconductor, Inc. v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 424 F.3d 1363 (Fed. Cir. 2005) (represented\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMicron Technology\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in defense of the Commerce Department\u0026rsquo;s antidumping duty determination on DRAMs from Korea).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCEMEX, SA v. United States\u003c/em\u003e, 384 F.3d 1314 (Fed. 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No. 337-TA-1364 (represents complainants Composite Resources, Inc. and North American Rescue){{ FIELD }}Certain Networking Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1298 (represents third parties Trive Capital Management and F5 Networks){{ FIELD }}Certain Tunable Lenses, Inv. No. 337-TA-1282 (represented Complainant Holochip Corp.){{ FIELD }}Certain Smart Theromstats and Load Control Switches, Inv. No. 337-TA-1277 (represents Complainant Causam Enterprises){{ FIELD }}Certain Networking Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1275 (represented Respondent F5 Networks){{ FIELD }}Certain LiDAR Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1274 (represented Complainant Criterion Technologies){{ FIELD }}Certain Photovoltaic Cells And Modules, Inv. No. 337-TA-1271 (represents Complainant Advanced Silicon Group Technologies){{ FIELD }}Certain RFID Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1234 (represented Complainant Amtech Systems, LLC){{ FIELD }}Certain In Vitro Fertilization Products, Inv. No. 337-TA-1196 (represents Complainant EMD Serono, Inc.){{ FIELD }}Certain Lithium Ion Batteries, Inv. No. 337-TA-1159 (represented Respondent SK Innovations){{ FIELD }}Certain Vehicle Security Remote And Convenience Systems, Inv. No. 337-TA-1152 (represented Respondents Automotive Data Solutions and Firstech){{ FIELD }}Certain Synthetically Produced, Predominently EPA Omega 3 Products In Ethyl Ester Or Re-Esterified Triglyceride Form, Docket No. 3247 (represented Complainant Amarin Pharmaceuticals){{ FIELD }}Certain Motorized Self-Balancing Vehicles, Inv. No. 337-TA-1000 (represents Respondents Contixo Co. and ZTO Trading, Ltd.){{ FIELD }}Certain Personal Transporters, Inv. No. 337-TA-935 (represents Respondents PowerUnion (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.; Ninebot (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.; and Ninebot, Inc.){{ FIELD }}Certain Wireless Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablets II, Inv. No. 337-TA-905 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.){{ FIELD }}Certain Multiple Mode Outdoor Grills, Inv. No. 337-TA-895 (represented respondents W.C. Bradley Co. and Rankam Metal Products Manufactory Ltd., and Zhejiang Fudeer Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.){{ FIELD }}Certain Digital Media Devices, Including Televisions, Blu-Ray Disc Players, Home Theater Systems, Tablets, and Mobile Phones, Components Thereof, and Associated Software, Inv. No. 337-TA-882 (represented Rhapsody International Inc.){{ FIELD }}Certain Integrated Circuit Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-873 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.){{ FIELD }}Certain Mobile Handset Devices and Related Touch Keyboard Software, Inv. No. 337-TA-864 (represented Personal Communications Devices){{ FIELD }}Certain Sintered Rare Earth Magnets, Inv. No. 337-TA-855 (represented Magnetic Component Engineering){{ FIELD }}Certain CMOS Image Sensors, Inv. No. 337-TA-846 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.){{ FIELD }}Certain Portable Communication Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-827 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.){{ FIELD }}Certain Electronic Devices With Image Processing Systems, Inv. No. 337-TA-724 (represented Advanced Micro Devices){{ FIELD }}Certain Personal Data and Mobile Communications Devices and Related Software, Inv. No. 337-TA-710 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.){{ FIELD }}Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors, Inv. No. 337-TA-707 (represented Infineon AG){{ FIELD }}Certain Semiconductor Integrated Circuits, Inv. No. 337-TA-665 (represented Qimonda AG){{ FIELD }}Certain Flash Memory Chips, Inv. No. 337-TA-664 (represented Spansion, Inc.){{ FIELD }}Certain Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Using Tungsten Metallization, Inv. No. 337-TA-648 (represented Qimonda AG){{ FIELD }}Certain Nitrile Gloves, Inv. No. 337-TA-608 (represented Tillotson Corporation){{ FIELD }}Certain Semiconductor Chips With Minimized Chip Package Size, Inv. No. 337-TA-605 (represented Broadcom Corporation){{ FIELD }}Certain Lighting Products, Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-594 (represented Cooper Lighting){{ FIELD }}Other Litigation and AppealsUS Magnesium LLC v. United States, 839 F.3d 1023, (Fed. Cir. 2016) (represented US Magnesium in an appeal of the decision of the U.S. Court of International Trade on a cost accounting issue).\nInterDigital Communications, LLC v. Int’l Trade Comm’n, 718 F.3d 1336 (Fed. Cir. 2013) (represented Hewlett-Packard in amicus brief in support of appellant on Section 337 domestic industry issue).\nPSC VSMPO-Avisma v. United States, 688 F.3d 751 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (represented US Magnesium in an appeal that reversed the U.S. Court of International Trade’s antidumping decision on a cost accounting issue).\nGPX Int’l Tire Corp. v. United States, 666 F.3d 732 (Fed. Cir. 2011) (represented Bridgestone Tire in challenge to the application of the countervailing duty law to non-market economy countries).\nSKF USA, Inc. v. United States, 556 F.3d 1337 (Fed. Cir. 2009) (represented the American Furniture Manufacturers’ Committee in successful defense of the constitutionality of the Continued Dumping And Subsidy Offset Act).\nCanadian Lumber Trade Alliance v. United States, 517 F.3d 1319 (Fed. Cir. 2008) (represented US Magnesium in arguing for the application of the Continued Dumping And Subsidy Offset Act to goods imported from NAFTA countries).\nMagnola Metallurgy, Inc. v. United States, 508 F.3d 1349 (Fed. Cir. 2007) (represented US Magnesium in successful defense of Commerce Department’s countervailing duty determination on magnesium from Canada).\nNorsk Hydro Canada, Inc. v. United States, 472 F.3d 1347 (Fed. Cir. 2006) (represented US Magnesium in successful challenge to the U.S. Court of International Trade’s decision requiring duty assessment set off in countervailing duty case on magnesium from Canada).\nHynix Semiconductor, Inc. v. United States, 424 F.3d 1363 (Fed. Cir. 2005) (represented Micron Technology in defense of the Commerce Department’s antidumping duty determination on DRAMs from Korea).\nCEMEX, SA v. United States, 384 F.3d 1314 (Fed. Cir. 2004) (represented the Ad Hoc Committee of AZ-NM-TX-FL Producers of Gray Portland Cement in a challenge to customs’ interpretation of the deemed liquidation statute).{{ FIELD }}Jeff Telep focuses on the litigation of high-profile international trade disputes and is the head of King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Section 337 practice at the U.S. International Trade Commission.  He also represents clients in antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguards investigations at the ITC and U.S. Department of Commerce; Section 232 investigations at the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security; Customs civil penalty investigations,  prior disclosures, and seizure and forfeiture matters; Section 301 investigations at the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office; international trade litigation at the U.S. Court of International Trade, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court; other commercial litigation and arbitration; and international trade compliance matters.  Jeff is a Past President of the ITC Trial Lawyers Association (2019), the premier association of Section 337 trial lawyers and is the co-chair of the judicial nominations committee of the Customs and International Trade Bar Association.\nWith more than 25 years of experience, Jeff is the head of King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Section 337 practice at the U.S. International Trade Commission.  He also represents clients in antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguards investigations at the ITC and U.S. Department of Commerce; Section 232 investigations at the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security; Customs civil penalty investigations, prior disclosures, and seizure and forfeiture matters; Section 301 investigations at the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office; international trade litigation at the U.S. Court of International Trade, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court; other commercial litigation and arbitration; and international trade compliance matters.  Jeff has represented clients in multiple industries, including semiconductors, telecommunications equipment, RFID devices, smart thermostats, LiDAR devices, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, optical devices, automotive, and other consumer and industrial goods. \nJeff also counsels clients on international trade regulatory matters, including Office of Foreign Assets Control economic sanctions matters, Customs and foreign trade zone issues, and Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering issues.\nJeff has been rated in 2020-2024 by Chambers and Legal 500 for his expertise in Section 337 investigations, has been rated for multiple years by Best Lawyers in America for International Trade and Finance, has been rated in 2022 by Who’s Who Legal for Trade and Customs, and has been a Washington, D.C. Superlawyer since 2015.  Client and peer reviews in Chambers and Legal 500 say Jeff’s “mastery at grasping the facts and issues of our complex case, crafting persuasive pleadings and explaining the reasoning behind various arguments rooted in law is unmatched.  Jeff is probably the most capable and knowledgeable ITC lawyer in the United States.  Jeff’s advice on our ITC case has been correct, his interpretation of the results have been correct and he has provided great recommendations.”\nJeff is on Georgetown University's International Trade Update Advisory Board and has served on Law360’s Advisory Board for Intellectual Property to advise on developments under Section 337 of the Tariff Act.  He was appointed by the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade to the Court’s Rules Advisory Committee for two consecutive five-year terms (2008-2018).  Jeff also is a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Danish Business Council.\nPreviously, Jeff spent six years as a trial attorney with the Civil Division of the Department of Justice. During his tenure, he was lead counsel in more than 75 international trade disputes.  He started his career as a law clerk for the Honorable G. Kendall Sharp, U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. Jeffrey M Telep Partner \"Jeff Telep is an experienced ITC litigator who commands a firm grasp on case law and Commission precedent.\" Legal 500, 2025 \"Jeffrey is a Section 337 expert and works with the client to help them understand the relevant technical language.\" Chambers, 2025 \"Jeffrey Telep has a firm grasp on case precedent and guides clients to favorable outcomes.\" Chambers, 2025 \"Jeffrey Telep is an excellent and experienced counsel.\" Chambers, 2025 Top Ranked Lawyer, International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) Chambers Global, USA (2021, 2023, 2024) Top Ranked Lawyer, International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) Chambers USA, Nationwide (2020-2024) Leading Lawyer Intellectual Property: Patents: Litigation (International Trade Commission) Legal 500 US (2022-2024) \"Beyond Jeff's deep experience and expertise, he has mastered all of the key technical and commercial issues at play.\" Chambers USA client, 2024 “Jeff Telep is probably the most capable and knowledgeable ITC lawyer in the United States.” Legal 500 client, 2024 “Jeff’s advice on our ITC case has been correct, and he has provided great recommendations.” Legal 500 client, 2024 “Jeff Telep is thoughtful, articulate and knowledgeable.\" Legal 500, 2023 \"His mastery at … pleadings and explaining the reasoning behind various arguments rooted in law is unmatched.\" Chambers Global (2022) “One of the smartest ITC practitioners in the industry.” LEGAL 500 2022 \"He knows his ITC subject matter, has a very deliberate manner and is a cool head under fire.\" Chambers USA 2021 \"Knowledgeable and perceptive attorney who has the ability to understand needs and find subtle solutions to problems.\" Chambers 2020 International Trade and Finance Law Best Lawyers in America, 2015-2020 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer Super Lawyers, 2015–2020 AV Preeminent (highest rating): International Trade, Patents \u0026amp; Antitrust and Trade Regulation Martindale Hubbell “Highly experienced with intellectual property cases before the ITC.” Martindale Hubbell, quoting peers “A first-rate, highly regarded international trade litigator.” Martindale Hubbell, quoting peers “Extremely knowledgeable and quick on his feet”; “a real asset to any client.”  Martindale Hubbell, quoting peers Attorney General’s Special Achievement Award 1992, 1994 and 1996 University of Central Florida  University of Florida Levin College of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of International Trade U.S. Court of Federal Claims District of Columbia Florida Federal Circuit Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Association Customs and International Trade Bar Association American Danish Business Council International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association, Immediate Past President Advisory Board Member, Georgetown University International Trade Update CLE Seminar U.S. Court of International Trade Rules Advisory Committee (2008-2018) Judicial Clerk, Hon. G. Kendall Sharp, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Section 337 Investigations\nCertain Blood Flow Restriction Devices With Rotatable Windlasses, Inv. No. 337-TA-1364 (represents complainants Composite Resources, Inc. and North American Rescue) Certain Networking Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1298 (represents third parties Trive Capital Management and F5 Networks) Certain Tunable Lenses, Inv. No. 337-TA-1282 (represented Complainant Holochip Corp.) Certain Smart Theromstats and Load Control Switches, Inv. No. 337-TA-1277 (represents Complainant Causam Enterprises) Certain Networking Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1275 (represented Respondent F5 Networks) Certain LiDAR Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1274 (represented Complainant Criterion Technologies) Certain Photovoltaic Cells And Modules, Inv. No. 337-TA-1271 (represents Complainant Advanced Silicon Group Technologies) Certain RFID Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1234 (represented Complainant Amtech Systems, LLC) Certain In Vitro Fertilization Products, Inv. No. 337-TA-1196 (represents Complainant EMD Serono, Inc.) Certain Lithium Ion Batteries, Inv. No. 337-TA-1159 (represented Respondent SK Innovations) Certain Vehicle Security Remote And Convenience Systems, Inv. No. 337-TA-1152 (represented Respondents Automotive Data Solutions and Firstech) Certain Synthetically Produced, Predominently EPA Omega 3 Products In Ethyl Ester Or Re-Esterified Triglyceride Form, Docket No. 3247 (represented Complainant Amarin Pharmaceuticals) Certain Motorized Self-Balancing Vehicles, Inv. No. 337-TA-1000 (represents Respondents Contixo Co. and ZTO Trading, Ltd.) Certain Personal Transporters, Inv. No. 337-TA-935 (represents Respondents PowerUnion (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.; Ninebot (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.; and Ninebot, Inc.) Certain Wireless Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablets II, Inv. No. 337-TA-905 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.) Certain Multiple Mode Outdoor Grills, Inv. No. 337-TA-895 (represented respondents W.C. Bradley Co. and Rankam Metal Products Manufactory Ltd., and Zhejiang Fudeer Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.) Certain Digital Media Devices, Including Televisions, Blu-Ray Disc Players, Home Theater Systems, Tablets, and Mobile Phones, Components Thereof, and Associated Software, Inv. No. 337-TA-882 (represented Rhapsody International Inc.) Certain Integrated Circuit Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-873 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.) Certain Mobile Handset Devices and Related Touch Keyboard Software, Inv. No. 337-TA-864 (represented Personal Communications Devices) Certain Sintered Rare Earth Magnets, Inv. No. 337-TA-855 (represented Magnetic Component Engineering) Certain CMOS Image Sensors, Inv. No. 337-TA-846 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.) Certain Portable Communication Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-827 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.) Certain Electronic Devices With Image Processing Systems, Inv. No. 337-TA-724 (represented Advanced Micro Devices) Certain Personal Data and Mobile Communications Devices and Related Software, Inv. No. 337-TA-710 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.) Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors, Inv. No. 337-TA-707 (represented Infineon AG) Certain Semiconductor Integrated Circuits, Inv. No. 337-TA-665 (represented Qimonda AG) Certain Flash Memory Chips, Inv. No. 337-TA-664 (represented Spansion, Inc.) Certain Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Using Tungsten Metallization, Inv. No. 337-TA-648 (represented Qimonda AG) Certain Nitrile Gloves, Inv. No. 337-TA-608 (represented Tillotson Corporation) Certain Semiconductor Chips With Minimized Chip Package Size, Inv. No. 337-TA-605 (represented Broadcom Corporation) Certain Lighting Products, Components Thereof, Inv. 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Patrick’s export controls practice includes regulatory counsel and frequent collaborations with the firm’s Government and Internal Investigations practice on internal investigations and responses to government information requests (e.g., summons). He also has litigated cases in state and federal courts around the country, and has appeared in several intellectual property litigation proceedings before the U.S. International Trade Commission. Patrick’s practice also involves the provision of counsel to clients on legislative and policy matters, where he draws upon his time as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill. 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