Steven J. Barber

Partner

• sbarber@steptoe.com
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• Washington Office

Steven J. Barber is a litigation partner in the Washington office of Steptoe & Johnson LLP.  He is a member of the Technology and Litigation Departments.  Mr. Barber focuses on insurance coverage litigation concerning environmental and technology-related claims.   He also litigates and counsels clients on commercial and intellectual property disputes with an emphasis on representing Internet service providers (ISPs).

Intellectual Property
Mr. Barber’s general intellectual property practice includes representing individuals and corporations in state and federal court litigation concerning alleged trademark dilution, trademark infringement, and unfair business practices. He advises clients on gray market import disputes and Section 337 trademark infringement proceedings before the International Trade Commission.  Mr. Barber litigates copyright infringement cases, and advises clients on registration and enforcement of copyrights, including Customs enforcement.  Mr. Barber also represents companies in patent infringement litigation, including litigation concerning claims of patent invalidity and unenforceability.

Internet Service Providers
Mr. Barber advises ISPs on compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), including the DMCA’s notice and take down procedures, information subpoena requirements, and rights management provisions.  He also counsels ISPs on peer-to-peer file sharing technologies, trademark infringement and trademark dilution claims, copyright infringement claims, defamation claims, and potential liability arising from online auctions and other e-commerce activities.  He represents a leading ISP trade association on a variety of matters of importance to the industry.

Internet Domain Names
Mr. Barber represents domestic and foreign clients in Internet domain name litigation concerning claims for alleged cybersquatting, trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and unfair business practices.  Mr. Barber’s domain name cases frequently include parallel proceedings under ICANN’s Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy. He counsels clients on website linking agreements, and domain name and Internet Protocol address registration and transfer matters, including international domain name registrations, domain name transfer procedures and documentation, and ARIN’s Internet Protocol address registration and transfer procedures.

Other Internet and Technology Matters
Mr. Barber advises Internet-based companies on patent infringement claims, privacy disputes, privacy policies, encryption technologies, and data security. He also litigates breach of contract and other commercial claims on behalf of technology companies.

Insurance Coverage and General Commercial Litigation
Mr. Barber represents insurance companies in trial and appellate court coverage litigation concerning environmental and asbestos-related claims. He also handles technology and intellectual property coverage claims.

Mr. Barber’s general commercial litigation practice includes representing domestic and foreign companies in suits for breach of contract, civil conspiracy, banking fraud, and securities fraud.

Select News & Events

• Unfair Acts and Unfair Competition: Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights at the Border through Section 337, October 30, 2008
• A Helping Hand Prevails in US District Court

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association