O'Melveny

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With its broad range of litigation and technical expertise, the team at O'Melveny handles a broad array of patent litigation, excelling particularly in Hatch-Waxman cases. The practice is led by Ryan Yagura, a highly skilled tech patent litigator who represents major companies such as Samsung, Hyundai-Kia and Disney. In San Francisco, key attorneys include Luann Simmons, who is well-regarded for her effective representation of Google in patent disputes, and Darin Synder, who has considerable experience in high-stakes patent and trade secrets litigation for technology giants. In Newport Beach, Brett Williamson is geared to support patent litigation related to computer software and hardware, telecoms, pharma, and medical devices. Additionally, Tim Durst in Dallas is a go-to choice for major patent disputes in the federal districts in Texas.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The attorneys at this firm have analytical skills and work ethic that are top notch. When confronted with a problem or challenging task, they fully think through the issues before presenting a recommendation. I’ve never known them to raise an issue without also presenting a well thought out solution. They are also excellent writers. Attorneys that I’ve worked with and would like to note are: Tim Durst and Jeff Baxter.'
  • 'Lisa Pensabene, Hassen Sayeed, and the rest of their team are all top notch litigators. They're smart, efficient, and display excellent judgment. The team has a broad range of litigation and technical experience, excelling in bringing pharmaceutical cases to trial -- and winning.'

Key clients

  • AbbVie
  • AMD

Work highlights

Prevailed against AGIS in its complex, multi-front litigation against clients, including Google, Waze, and Samsung.