With an emphasis on intricate litigation cases, John represents clients navigating patent, trademark, and copyright claims; trade secrets; antitrust violations; labor and employment matters; and complex contractual disputes in state and federal courts. He also specializes in technology-centric civil and criminal litigation, armed with an extensive background in semiconductors, software and programming languages, encryption, cellular / wireless technology, mining equipment and processes, avionics, optics, and e-commerce models.

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Felix advises innovative software and technology companies as well as online retailers and digital platforms on license, development and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) contracts, AR/VR, as well as standard terms for B2B and B2C transactions, manages international expansion projects and complex contract negotiations, and advises on e-commerce and consumer protection. He is also regularly involved in technology driven transactions.

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IAM Patent 1000 has described Mike as follows: “At trial, Abernathy is a compelling storyteller, but never strays from the substance of his case. He is not afraid to give clients hard advice, which has earned him longstanding relationships of trust.”

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Nick is recommended in World Trademark Review’s WTR1000 2020 edition as “one of the top trademark professionals in the world” with clients describing him as “extremely energetic and client focused, and top companies trust him unequivocally—and with good reason.”

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Mark’s docket is split among patent counseling, patent prosecution and patent litigation matters, with an emphasis in biotechnology related matters. Mr. Wilson has significant experience in the areas of genetic engineering, gene therapy, molecular biotechnology assays, chemotherapy, drug screening and targeting, animal and plant breeding programs, biomass production, renewable energy, clean energy technologies, organic chemistry, pharmaceutical development and medical devices.

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She works with organizations where innovation is constant, but not always fully recognized, captured or acted on. Her focus is helping clients make the early decisions that shape what their intellectual property ultimately becomes – and whether it holds up under real scrutiny.

Tamsen partners with clients across the life sciences, consumer products, food and agriculture and clean energy sectors, with particular experience in pharmaceutical and consumer product formulations, including skincare and haircare. She works with companies ranging from emerging ventures to established global businesses, aligning intellectual property strategy with commercial priorities.

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Chambers USA reports that Eric is “hailed as ‘highly intelligent, an effective communicator and a great writer,’“ and he “’prepares meticulously, anticipates every question, and is a gifted orator.’” Legal 500 touts his “exceptional courtroom demeanor and presentation skills” as one of “the finest appellate litigators in the nation.” And Reuters, in a report reviewing some 17,000 practitioners, identified Eric as part of an “elite cadre” of 75 lawyers who are “the most influential members of one of the most powerful specialties in America: the business of practicing before the Supreme Court.”

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Libby joins trial teams – both within and outside of Orrick – and takes the role of legal strategist and brief writer. Before trial, Libby develops strategies for raising and preserving legal issues, especially Daubert issues and dispositive motions. At trial, Libby handles the charge conference, Rule 50(a) or directed verdict motions, and pocket briefing as needed. After trial, she manages the post-trial briefing and transitions the case to appeal.

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Andy is the architect of the firm’s decorated copyright practice and teaches a course titled “Copyright, Competition & Technology” at the UC Berkeley School of Law. He serves a wide range of clients, from early-stage startups to the largest companies in the world, as a trusted counselor and lead litigator. In that capacity, Andy has shaped the highest-profile, most cutting-edge issues in digital copyright law in the past decade, whether by resolving a matter behind the scenes, advocating in regulatory proceedings, or trying a case in US federal court. Leading legal and general publications, including the Financial Times, Billboard, and Chambers USA, have recognized Andy’s work for its pragmatism, efficiency, and quality.

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