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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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Intellectual Property: Patent - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Orrick is a go-to firm for household names in the electronics and software spaces. High-caliber trial lawyers who attract important briefs for clients facing patent and copyright litigation. Offers strong representation in patent prosecution and before the USPTO. Leverages a strong team of appellate attorneys to handle high-stakes patent disputes in the Supreme Court and Federal Circuit. Growing practice focusing on the representation of Japanese companies in connection with their US patent needs.
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Work Highlights

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  • Orrick successfully represented Cox Communications in a Fourth Circuit appeal regarding the liability of internet service providers for the copyright infringement of individual users.

Strengths

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  • Extraordinarily smart, efficient and professional lawyers. Their appellate expertise is outstanding.

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  • The Orrick team is terrific. They are very creative and unbelievably strong in written work and in court.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Annette Hurst
    Annette Hurst

    Annette Hurst

    Annette Hurst is recognized for her expertise in complex IP disputes. She has notable experience trying copyright, trade secret, trademark and patent matters frequently.
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  • Jared Bobrow
    Jared Bobrow

    Jared Bobrow

    Jared Bobrow offers expertise in patent and trade secrets litigation, bringing particular experience in cases involving complex technology-sector patents.
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  • Steven Routh
    Steven Routh

    Steven Routh

    Steven Routh is particularly noted for his substantial experience advising Japanese companies involved in high-stakes US patent litigation. He frequently acts in cases involving complex technological patents.

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