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Eric J. Fues
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Eric J. Fues

パートナー

  • +1 202 408 4245 +1 202 408 4245
  • eric.fues@finnegan.com eric.fues@finnegan.com
  • 901 New York Avenue, NW
  • Washington, DC 20001-4413
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技術をめぐる国内外の知財紛争で代理人を務める。弊所化学及び冶金プラクティス・グループの代表。中心業務は連邦・州裁判所、米国国際貿易委員会(ITC)での特許訴訟、企業秘密訴訟。手掛けたITC調査手続及び地裁案件数は50件以上に上る。連邦巡回控訴裁判所案件の代理人も務め、クライアントにカウンセリング・サービスを提供する。

訴訟の全局面で豊富な経験を有し、証人尋問、デポジションの執行及び抗弁、法廷弁論、等を含む。技術分野は多岐に渡るが、中でも特殊化学、製薬、半導体、LED、デジタルイメージング、カーナビゲーションシステムを主要分野とする。Texas Instruments社で半導体エンジニアとして勤めた経験を持つ。

訴訟業務に加え、特許ライセンス問題、訴訟前デュー・デリジェンス、特許権行使の戦略構築、等で助言を提供する。The Legal 500誌で企業秘密業務における優秀弁護士として評価。Intellectual Asset Management誌ではワシントンD.C.エリアにおける一流の特許訴訟弁護士に選出された。

Et Cetera

  • 1994年 – 1993年 連邦巡回控訴裁判所Randall R. Rader判事の法務研修生を務める。
  • 1984年 – 1987年 Texas Instrumentsの元半導体エンジニア

Select Publications

  • 共著. “Expert Witnesses in Patent Infringement Suits in US,” Patent Journal, Vol 69 No. 13, pp. 100-105, Nov. 2016.
  • 共著  "Injunction in the Post-Apple World," Intellectual Asset Management, July/Aug. 2013.
  • 共著  "K-V Case Tests Limits of ITC Jurisdiction," Law360, May 15, 2013.
  • "Prior Invention—‘That Which Infringes, If Later, Would Anticipate, If Earlier’—Prevails in Patent Suit," The Legal Pulse, Nov. 29, 2010.
  • "Implications of eBay v. MercExchange," Patent World, June 2007.
  • "Injunctive Relief After eBay: Finding a Friendlier Forum at the ITC," 337 Reporter, Winter 2006-2007.

実績

Certain Solid State Storage Drives, Stacked Electronics Components, and Products Containing Same

Lead counsel defending VAIO and Transcosmos in ITC investigation involving solid state drives.

337-TA-1097, ITC, Judge Lord

Flexsys America L.P. v. Process Engineering Associates LLC

Lead counsel representing Flexsys in trade secret case brought under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and state law.

3:16-cv-00311, E.D. Tenn., Judges Mattice, Guyton

Certain Krill Oil Products and Krill Meal for Production of Krill Oil

Defended Rimfrost in ITC investigation involving krill oil manufacturing.

337-TA-1019, ITC, Judge Lord

Certain Computing Devices with Associated Instruction Sets and Software

Represented VIA Technologies and Centaur in ITC investigation against Apple asserting infringement of microprocessor architectures and the instruction sets associated with microprocessors. The case settled favorably prior to an initial determination.

337-TA-812, ITC, Judge Pender

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. v. AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP

Lead counsel defending AstraZeneca in a district court action involving the anti-cholesterol drug Crestor®, including winning summary judgment of invalidity and successfully arguing Federal Circuit appeal. 

2:08-cv-04786, E.D. Pa., Judge Yohn
11-1091, Fed. Cir., Judges Dyk, Linn, Rader

LG Electronics v. Osram GmbH

As part of a global dispute concerning LED technology that encompassed litigations in the United States, Germany, South Korea, Japan, and China, Finnegan represented LG Electronics and LG Innotek against OSRAM AG in three separate investigations before the ITC and in two related U.S. district court proceedings. All three ITC investigations proceeded to trial, and a final initial determination issued in one proceeding, which the Commission determined to review. The parties, however, reached a global settlement resolving all disputes worldwide before the Commission issued any final decisions and before any trial in the U.S. district courts. Based on public press releases from both parties, LG and OSRAM are pleased to have reached agreement.

337-TA-802, ITC, Judge Rogers
337-TA-784, ITC, Judges Essex, Shaw
337-TA-785, ITC, Judges Bullock, Pender
1:11-cv-00660, D. Del., Judges Andrews, Joyner
4:11-cv-02699, N.D. Cal., N.D. Cal., Judges Hamilton, James

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Insights

Articles

AI and Section 337 Investigations

AI and Section 337 Investigations AI and Section 337 Investigations

February 2026

Practical Law: The Journal

Articles

Expert Q&A on AI and Section 337 Investigations

Expert Q&A on AI and Section 337 Investigations Expert Q&A on AI and Section 337 Investigations

November 1, 2025

Thomson Reuters

Articles

IP Law: In Defense of Polymorphs

IP Law: In Defense of Polymorphs IP Law: In Defense of Polymorphs

July 15, 2025

Life Science Leader

Articles

Why the ITC Is a Friendlier Forum for Patent Litigation

Why the ITC Is a Friendlier Forum for Patent Litigation Why the ITC Is a Friendlier Forum for Patent Litigation

July 11, 2025

World Intellectual Property Review

Articles

Patent Law's On-Sale Bar and Commercial Exploitation by Suppliers and Third Parties

Patent Law's On-Sale Bar and Commercial Exploitation by Suppliers and Third Parties Patent Law's On-Sale Bar and Commercial Exploitation by Suppliers and Third Parties

March 21, 2025

Reuters

Articles

The On-Sale Bar and Commercial Exploitation by Patentees

The On-Sale Bar and Commercial Exploitation by Patentees The On-Sale Bar and Commercial Exploitation by Patentees

March 13, 2025

Reuters
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Professional Recognition

“Eric Fues’s…technical expertise is wide ranging, encompassing everything from pharmaceuticals to semiconductors and digital imaging technology.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“‘Eric Fues is a clean-cut, straightforward lawyer who will go through all the walls he needs to for his client. He does things by the book and won’t spring weird surprises on you.’”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Smith Brittingham and Eric Fues are lynchpins of the firm's ITC practice.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“With…Eric Fues on the grind, the lTC remains a happy hunting ground. Fues does many other things at a high level besides lTC actions…”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Taking the reins of the chemistry unit is Eric Fues, an experienced litigator with a presentation style as elegant as his writing.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Eric Fues’s…technical expertise is wide ranging, encompassing everything from pharmaceuticals to semiconductors and digital imaging technology.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“‘Eric Fues is a clean-cut, straightforward lawyer who will go through all the walls he needs to for his client. He does things by the book and won’t spring weird surprises on you.’”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Smith Brittingham and Eric Fues are lynchpins of the firm's ITC practice.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“With…Eric Fues on the grind, the lTC remains a happy hunting ground. Fues does many other things at a high level besides lTC actions…”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

“Taking the reins of the chemistry unit is Eric Fues, an experienced litigator with a presentation style as elegant as his writing.”

Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000

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Professional Activities

  • 連邦巡回控訴裁判所法曹協会
  • 米国国際貿易委員会法廷弁護士協会;2012年 – 2013年 執行委員会、委員長; 2002年 – 2012年 各種部門役員
  • 米国知的財産権法協会
  • コロンビア特別区法曹協会
Admissions and Education

Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • District of Columbia
  • New York
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit

Education

Loyola University of Chicago School of Law
J.D., 1994
Northwestern University
M.B.A., Finance, Marketing, 1989
Northwestern University
B.S., Chemical Engineering, 1984

Eric's Practices

グローバルな知的財産権利の執行、訴訟、および裁判
特許訴訟 ― 仲裁及びその他の裁判外紛争解決
特許訴訟および裁判 ― 簡略新薬承認申請 (ANDA)
連邦巡回控訴裁判所および最高裁判所
ITCによる関税法337条調査手続および裁判
特許訴訟および裁判
公判前戦略
企業秘密
特許出願及びポートフォリオ管理
PTABへの異議申立
デューディリジェンス
ライセンス・プーリング及びその他取引
鑑定及びカウンセリング
企業秘密

Eric's Industries

電子・情報技術
Electrical and Computer Technology
Electronic Devices and Components
化学・工業・材料
化学
製造業
テキスタイル
エネルギー
クリーンエネルギー・再生可能エネルギー
石油・ガス
ライフサイエンス
Biotechnology
Medical Device and Diagnostics
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