- 901 New York Avenue, NW
- Washington, DC 20001-4413
Smith R. Brittingham IV
Partner
- +1 202 408 4158
- smith.brittingham@finnegan.com
- 901 New York Avenue, NW
- Washington, DC 20001-4413
Smith Brittingham concentrates on intellectual property litigation. He has extensive experience in the trial and appellate courts, and he has particular knowledge in cases before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). Smith currently serves as leader of the firm's ITC litigation practice.
Experience
Certain LTE Wireless Communication Devices and Components Thereof
337-TA-1051, ITC, Judge Pender
337-TA-1000, ITC, Judge Bullock
337-TA-1007/1021, ITC, Judge Shaw
Represented OpenTV in a patent infringement suit pertaining to e-commerce systems, information security measures, streaming technologies, media interfaces, and software verification features in Apple’s iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV, and MacBook products.
3:14-cv-01622; 5:15-cv-02008, N.D. Cal., Judges Cousins, Davila, Freeman, Gillam, Ryu, Tigar, Westmore
Certain Radio Frequency Micro-Needle Dermatological Treatment Devices and Components Thereof
Represents Syneron-Candela and MGH in patent infringement litigation concerning RF micro-needling technology.
337-TA-1112, ITC, Judge Lord
Certain Point-to-Point Network Communication Devices; Straight Path IP Group v. LG Electronics, Inc.
337-TA-892, ITC, Judge Shaw
1:13-cv-00933, E.D. Va., Judges Davis, Hilton, Jones, Trenga
Certain Turbomachinery Blades, Engines and Components Thereof
Representation of UTC in action against Rolls-Royce relating to swept fan blades for ducted gas turbine engines in commercial aircraft, resulting in settlement.
337-TA-751, ITC, Judge Bullock
Professional Recognition
“Co-leader of the firm's ITC practice Smith Brittingham is a ‘very capable’ attorney and a ‘very good guy,’ sources report. He is recognized for his work in the consumer electronics field and is also regularly engaged to provide counsel to clients in the chemicals and automotive spaces.”
“Smith Brittingham has an excellent track record working with clients in the automotive, chemicals and electronics spaces. He has experience of cases involving utility and design patents, as well as trademarks and trade dress.”
“Smith Brittingham started his career as an ITC investigating attorney and has since been one of the most prominent litigators before the forum. He has scored successes for clients in cases concerning chemicals, electrical engineering, design patents, and trademarks.”
“Smith Brittingham is an ‘extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful’ ITC attorney.”
“The ‘very strong’ Smith Brittingham is praised for his assertiveness and clear thinking.”
“Smith Brittingham [is a] lynchpin of the firm’s ITC practice.”
“With Smith Brittingham…on the grind, the ITC remains a happy hunting ground.”
“[T]he firm has ‘a deep bench for ITC litigation’ and is ‘maintaining momentum’ at a time when activity at the forum is picking up. There are many contributors to success here…but Smith Brittingham is the chief architect. Clients call him an ‘exceptional lawyer and formidable advocate’, citing his past experience as a senior attorney at the ITC’s Office of Unfair Important Investigations as a boon. ‘His knowledge of process sets him apart and his oral presentation skills and easy manner find him great success in the courtroom.’
“Leading ITC figures… include ‘focused operator’ Smith Brittingham.”
“Smith Brittingham is lauded by commentators who say he ‘possesses both the knowledge of the ITC and a strong technical background as well.’ He is an ITC specialist who is also noted for his experience of appellate proceedings.”
“Anchoring the ITC practice, meanwhile, is Smith Brittingham who has lately been winning make-or-break Section 337 cases…”
“‘ITC expert’ Smith Brittingham heads the practice…”
News
Press Release
Finnegan Maintains Top Rankings in 2020 IAM Patent 1000 Guide
June 17, 2020
Intellectual Asset ManagementCommentary
Virus Delays at Int’l Trade Commission Stir Case Backlog Worries
April 13, 2020
Bloomberg LawPress Release
IAM 2019 Patent 1000 Guide Continues to Rank Finnegan as a Top Tier IP Firm
June 24, 2019
Press Release
IAM 2018 Patent 1000 Guide Recognizes Finnegan with Top Honors
June 8, 2018
Intellectual Asset ManagementProfessional Activities
- American Bar Association (Section on Intellectual Property Law)
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- ITC Trial Lawyers Association
- Federal Circuit Bar Association
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Ohio
- U.S. District Court, N.D. Ohio
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States
Education
- The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law
- J.D., with honors, with honors, 1987
- Oberlin College
- B.A., Chemistry and Government, 1984
Clerkships
- Ohio Court of Appeals, Eighth District, Hon. Richard M. Markus
Smith's Practices
- Patent Litigation
- Appeals
- ITC Section 337
- Patent Trial
Smith's Industries
- Communications
- Financial Services and Business Systems
- Electronics and Information Technology
- Electrical and Computer Technology
- Electronic Devices and Components
- Robotics
- Energy
- Chemical
- Hospitality, Gaming, and Leisure
- Media
- Transportation and Logistics
- Aerospace, Aviation, and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
- Automotive