Praised for its ability to ‘balance legal and client needs’, the team at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is continuously entrusted with high-stakes patent litigation in various forums across the US, including the ITC. With standout experience in contentious tech mandates, the members have a proven track record in representing innovative companies within competitor disputes, frequently assisting East Asian manufacturers in entering the US market. Jointly leading the practice is Alyssa Caridis in Los Angeles, prolific in trials, and Sheryl Garko, who is based in Boston. Clients can also rely on the services provided by key members Bas De Blank in Silicon Valley, experienced in import bans and general exclusion orders; Josh Pond in Washington DC, proficient in unfair competition issues; Richard Martinelli, who operates out of New York and is an adept appellate attorney; and Tom Chen in Orange County, a specialist in public interest analysis.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team's strength is practitioner Josh Pond, who allows Orrick to leverage its patent litigation skills at the ITC.'
- 'Josh Pond and Bas de Blank are excellent.'
- 'They always give feedback instantly. They explain their views in depth, even when they differ from the client's. They make sure the customer understands all potential risks and, if the customer decides to accept the risk, they do their best to find a way to decrease the risk.'
- 'They balance legal and client needs very well. They also have a coordinator person who understands Chinese very well.'
Key clients
- Sonos
- Mianyang BOE Optoelectronics Co., Ltd.
- BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
- Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
- Trina Solar
- Hisense Group Corporation
- HKC Ltd.
Work highlights
Represented Sonos in asserting five patents against Google at the ITC, resulting in Google’s first-ever loss in the ITC.
Representing BOE in multiple cases related to a global dispute concerning OLED displays.
Representing Trina Solar in a multi-forum competitor litigation relating to TOPCon solar cells.
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Practice head
Alyssa Caridis; Sheryl Garko
Other key lawyers
Bas de Blank; Josh Pond; Richard Martinelli; Tom Chen