Patent Venue Wars: Episode 5

Law360
February.02.2016

5th Circ.

Law360 published the fifth and final installment in a series of articles from Orrick's IP team on recent trends relating to motions to transfer venue in patent litigation.

Authors

Robert L. Uriarte Partner, Intellectual Property, Trademark, Copyright & Media

Silicon Valley; Los Angeles

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Practice:

Technology & Innovation Sector
Intellectual Property
Trademark, Copyright & Media
Trade Secrets Litigation
Patents
Patent & Intellectual Property Rights Appeals

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Robert L. Uriarte Partner

Silicon Valley; Los Angeles

Robert is a technology litigator and trial lawyer focused on software, security technology, and emerging internet law and digital crimes issues. Robert has helped establish landmark precedent under the Copyright Act, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, California Penal Code 502, and Digital Millennium Copyright Act, and he has successfully tried multiple cases to verdict, including under the Patent Act. In addition to litigation work, Robert also counsels companies ranging from market leaders to start-ups on issues related to intellectual property, security, and incident response. Robert brings a creative, business-oriented approach to helping clients develop, acquire, and protect their most important assets.

Robert is committed to improving diversity in the legal profession. He co-chaired Orrick's Silicon Valley Diversity Committee for many years and is one of the firm-wide facilitators for Orrick’s Latinx Affinity Group. Robert is also committed to pro bono work. He received Orrick's Pro Bono Award in 2019 and the Legal Aid Association of California's 2015 Family Law Pro Bono Award. Robert currently serves as a member the board of directors for the San Mateo County Legal Aid Society.

Robert served as a law clerk to U.S. District Judge Oliver W. Wanger in the Eastern District of California prior to commencing private practice.