Michael Murphy focuses his practice on consulting and representing clients in antitrust/competition, product distribution, e-commerce, intellectual property, and brand protection matters. Additionally, Mr. Murphy represents clients in complex business litigation. Mr. Murphy is the head of the Global Consumer Industry group at K&L Gates. Mr. Murphy advises product manufacturers on the design and implementation of distribution and resale price maintenance strategies focusing on removing unauthorized Internet resellers and limiting online price erosion. Mr. Murphy has developed customized distribution strategies for product manufacturers in numerous regions of the world and across many product verticals. Further, Mr. Murphy and his team assist clients in developing and executing gray market and counterfeit suppression strategies. He counsels clients on distribution and pricing strategies in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Mr. Murphy consults and litigates on behalf of clients regarding a range of antitrust/competition issues, including monopolization issues under the Sherman Act and pricing issues under the Robinson-Patman Act. In addition to antitrust litigation, Mr. Murphy’s litigation experience includes disputes regarding complex business issues, real estate, and intellectual property.