Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP specializes in competitor v. competitor cases on both the plaintiff and defence sides, often with a business-critical element. The practice demonstrates notable proficiency in handling Hatch-Waxman cases for notable brands such as Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Biotech. Alyssa Caridis, based in Los Angeles, who brings expertise in a broad spectrum of technologies in the industrial, TMT and transportation sector. Caridis co-leads the team with Sheryl Koval Garko, who is based in Boston. In Silicon Valley, Jared Bobrow conducts patent litigation and trade secrets cases regarding complex technologies. Located in San Francisco, Clement Seth Roberts is the team head for the firm’s broader IP division and a seasoned IP litigator in state and federal courts. Steven Routh, based in Washington DC, is a highly experienced first-chair trial lawyer with a focus on patent infringement. On the life sciences front, David Gindler specializes in protecting major biotech companies, while Lauren Drake leverages her biochemistry background to represent clients in the biotech and pharmac industries. Both Gindler and Drake are located in Los Angeles. Irena Royzman joined the New York office from HSF Kramer in 2024, contributing significant experience in pharma and biotech.