Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe practice group, lauded for its ‘practical and strategic approach’ to patent litigation, remains a recognised authority in business-critical ITC disputes. The firm represents clients in a diverse range of industries, including technology, life science, entertainment, energy and agriculture. Alyssa Caridis, Los Angeles-based trial attorney with engineering background is highly regarded for her work on IP protection, co-chairs the group with experienced litigation strategist Sheryl Garko, who operates from the firm’s Boston office. Lauren Drake takes the lead on post-grant proceedings and licensing disputes in the life sciences segment.
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Testimonials
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‘Orrick stands out for its practical and strategic approach to U.S. patent litigation. The team combines strong technical understanding of the automotive industry with clear, business-oriented guidance, making complex decisions—such as settlement versus continued litigation—transparent and well-reasoned.'
‘The individuals we work with at Orrick truly stand out for their combination of deep technical expertise and practical, business-focused judgment. What differentiates them from competitors is their ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable strategies that align with our business objectives.'
‘They have intensive knowledge and experience of US patent litigation and licensing negotiation. Also, they have much experience doing work with Japanese company, which makes their work unrivaled.’
Key clients
- Sonos, Inc.
- Zynga Inc. / Take Two Interactive
- Oracle Corporation
- Micron Technologies, Inc.
- Genentech, Inc.
- Corteva Agriscience, Inc.
- OpenText Corporation
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Trina Solar Co. Ltd (China)
- Trina Solar U.S. Inc.
- Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (Realtek)
- FUJIFILM Holdings and its affiliates
- Yamaha Corporation
- Jannsen Products L.P.
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
Work highlights
Represented Sonos in five patent litigation cases against Google (represented by Quinn Emanuel) at the ITC, resulting in Google’s first-ever ITC loss, with all five patents found valid and infringed.
Led defense counsel for Oracle Corporation, a global leader in enterprise technology, in two patent suits in the Western District of Texas brought by Canadian software company VirtaMove.
Secured a defense victory for Zynga (now part of Take Two Interactive) in a high-stakes patent case brought by IGT in the Western District of Texas.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alyssa Caridis; Sheryl Garko
Other key lawyers
Lauren Drake