David F. Nickel

David F. Nickel is a highly experienced patent litigation attorney, primarily focusing on Section 337 investigations before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), as well as related appellate practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. His practice encompasses unfair trade practices, including patent, trademark, and copyright infringement, and misappropriation of trade secrets. Nickel has represented both domestic and foreign clients, serving as counsel for complainants and respondents in over 100 Section 337 investigations. His work spans a diverse range of technologies, including chemicals, medical devices, LEDs, robots, computers, telecommunications, global positioning systems, semiconductors, and power management controllers.

Throughout his career, Mr. Nickel has demonstrated a balanced approach to litigation, having represented both plaintiff (complainant) and defendant (respondent) sides. While the provided case list shows two plaintiff-side appearances and two defendant-side appearances, his firm's description confirms a consistent representation of both complainants and respondents in ITC proceedings. He also handles enforcement issues related to Section 337 exclusion orders before U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Currently, David F. Nickel is a prominent attorney at Foster, Murphy, Altman & Nickel, PC, a boutique firm concentrating its practice on Section 337 investigations. Notable cases include representing respondents AMD and Acer against patent infringement allegations in Electronic Devices and Semiconductor Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1319, -1340, where the complaints were either withdrawn or resolved favorably. He also secured a limited exclusion order and cease and desist order for complainant Amphenol in Electrical Connectors and Cages, Inv. No. 337-TA-1241. His experience further extends to defending clients like The Walt Disney Company against copyright infringement charges, successfully winning on summary determination.

While his practice heavily emphasizes ITC litigation and Federal Circuit appeals, specific information regarding his regular appearance in IPR/PGR proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) is not readily available from public sources. He earned his J.D. from The George Washington University School of Law in 2000 and a B.A. from Princeton University in 1997. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.