Erin Gibson named chair of DLA Piper's International Trade Commission practice
DLA Piper is pleased to announce that Erin Gibson, a partner in the firm’s Intellectual Property and Technology practice, has been named chair of the firm’s International Trade Commission (ITC) practice. Gibson brings nearly 20 years of experience in patent litigation in the ITC and in district courts across the country. She has handled more than 39 ITC investigations as national counsel for her clients, often in disputes that span multiple jurisdictions.
DLA Piper’s International Trade Commission practice brings decades of experience to its representation of clients facing the unique challenges of ITC investigations. Over the years, DLA Piper has represented both complainants and respondents in all phases of ITC investigations, including proceedings before US Customs and Border Protection and before Congress, strategically guiding clients to achieve positive results.
“Erin is highly respected and dedicated to client service, and she consistently delivers outstanding results to our clients,” said Mark Fowler, global co-chair of DLA Piper’s Intellectual Property and Technology practice. “Her fresh perspectives and deep insight into the ITC are pivotal to what we are doing at the firm, in driving client success and in delivering seamless service.”
Gibson, who also serves as US co-chair of DLA Piper’s Technology sector, frequently represents Fortune 100 companies in their most complex patent litigation disputes, including coordinating with her colleagues in Europe and Asia in cross-border disputes. A champion of diversity in the legal profession, Gibson supports the firm’s annual Women in IP program, which is celebrating its 15th year, and programs that seek to advance diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. She is proud of DLA Piper’s Mansfield 3.0 Certified Plus status and commitment to Mansfield 4.0 efforts to increase diversity in leadership. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Federal Circuit Bar Association.
