G. Brian Busey

Partner

Washington D.C., (202) 887-1504

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Education

Georgetown University (B.A., 1974)
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Georgetown University (M.A., 1976)
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Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1982)

Practices

Patent Litigation

Intellectual Property Litigation

Licensing + Technology Transactions

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Virginia

Clerkships

Hon. John H. Pratt, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1982-1983)

Brian Busey's practice focuses on complex intellectual property matters, especially those before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and in federal district courts. In addition to litigating more than 30 Section 337 cases, Mr. Busey is highly experienced in cross-border intellectual property disputes in a variety of areas, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. He also has counseled clients concerning intellectual property licensing and has substantial experience in alternative dispute resolution.

Mr. Busey is sought out as a speaker and has written extensively on ITC practice and procedure, both in the U.S. and in Asia. Mr. Busey is a leader in the ITC Bar, and was the 2011 President of the International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Busey is recognized as a leader in ITC practice by Chambers USA (2013), in patent litigation and ITC by Legal 500 US (2011-2013), in intellectual property and patent litigation by Best Lawyers in America (2013), in litigation and ITC by IAM Patent 1000 (2013), and was recognized as the top lawyer in Washington, D.C. for intellectual property by the Washington Business Journal (2009).

While earning his J.D., Mr. Busey was Editor of the Georgetown Law Journal. He was a law clerk to Judge John H. Pratt of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Certain Electronic Imaging Devices

(United States International Trade Commission) Lead counsel for Huawei Technologies in patent infringement case involving mobile imaging technology used in handsets, tablets, and other mobile devices.

Certain Computers and Computer Peripheral Devices

(International Trade Commission, 337-TA-841). Representing Respondent Fujitsu Limited in a patent infringement case involving flash memory card readers used in computers and other electronic devices.

Light-Emitting Diodes and Products Containing Same

(International Trade Commission, 337-TA- 785, 337-TA-798, and District of Delaware) Representing Osram Opto Semiconductor in multiple actions against Samsung and LG. Theses cases involve light-emitting diode (LED) technology.

Toshiba v. Imation et al.

(Western District of Wisconsin). Representing Toshiba Corporation in a patent infringement action against several foreign manufacturers and U.S. distributors of recordable and rewritable DVDs. Case is pending. (2010)

McCabe v. Hoshino et al.

(International Trade Commission, 337-TA-708). Representing Japan-based Hoshino and its U.S. affiliate in patent infringement actions relating to guitars and other musical instruments. Case is pending. (2010)

Enpat v. GE et al.

(Middle District of Florida). Represented Toshiba Mitsubishi Electric Industrial Corporation Ltd. of Japan and its U.S. affiliate in a patent infringement suit relating to industrial drives and wind turbines. Case settled on favorable terms after mediation. (2009)

Certain Liquid Crystal Display Devices and Products Containing Same, Inv. No. 337-TA-631

(International Trade Commission). Counsel for respondent Sharp in a companion case to the 337-TA- 634 Investigation where Sharp was the respondent. Multi-patent litigation against Samsung pertaining to liquid crystal display televisions.

Certain DVD Players and Recorders and Certain Products Containing Same

(International Trade Commission, 337-TA-603). Obtained an exclusion order preventing two defaulting respondents from importing infringing DVD products as well as a consent order preventing another respondent from importing or selling infringing DVD players and recorders on behalf of complainants Toshiba Corporation and Toshiba America Consumer Products (TACP) in a patent-based investigation in the International Trade Commission against 17 distributors and importers from China, Hong Kong and the U.S. of DVD players and recorders. These orders were obtained on the heels of negotiated settlements with more than a dozen other respondents, who agreed to take licenses for future sales of their DVD products and pay substantial past royalties for DVD product sales. A parallel district court action in the Northern District of California was voluntarily dismissed in 2009. (2008)

GIV, LLC v. IBM, et al.

(Eastern District of Virginia). Represented Kokoku Intech Co. Ltd., a Japanese co-defendant in a patent infringement case involving mouse tips used in IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad laptop computers. Settled on favorable terms. (2008)

Certain Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing Same

(International Trade Commission, 337-TA-600). Represented respondent Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd. in patent infringement -based investigation. Case settled after winning partial summary determination sharply limiting the products subject to the investigation.

Certain Products and Pharmaceutical Compositions Containing Recombinant Human Erythropoietin, Inv. No. 337-TA-568.

(International Trade Commission). Represented Ortho Biotech Products, L.P., an affiliate of J&J, in filing to intervene as a co-complainant in a patent infringement complaint brought by Amgen against Roche Holding Ltd. and related entities. Case was terminated subject to potential refiling. (2008)