Orrick Favorably Settles Patent Infringement Suit Against Audible Magic

July.28.2016

Orrick obtained a summary judgment ruling in favor of its client, Audible Magic, clearing Audible Magic of patent infringement claims by Blue Spike, LLC. The suit alleged that Audible Magic, known for its digital fingerprinting and automated content recognition (ACR) solutions, infringed certain of Blue Spike’s patents with respect to Audible Magic's audio recognition technology.

In addition to the ruling on the merits, Orrick helped Audible Magic and 19 of its customers reach a favorable settlement, securing an acknowledgment from Blue Spike that Audible Magic’s products do not infringe any of Blue Spike’s patents. Blue Spike also agreed that it will not bring any further suits against Audible Magic. The suit was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Robert W. Schroeder III of the Eastern District of Texas on July 12th.

The Orrick team was led by partner Gabe Ramsey, and includes partner Neel Chatterjee and senior associates Alyssa Caridis and Christopher Higgins.

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Alyssa Caridis Partner, Intellectual Property

Los Angeles; Santa Monica

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Intellectual Property

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Alyssa Caridis Partner

Los Angeles; Santa Monica

Alyssa handles complex patent and copyright litigation, open source licensing and IP counseling. She has represented companies in all stages of litigation — from pre-suit investigation, through trial, and on to appeals courts. She draws upon her engineering degree from Harvey Mudd College to engage with technical professionals and quickly grasp new technologies. Alyssa has represented clients in connection with a broad spectrum of technologies, ranging from CMOS image sensors and communication systems to software and peripheral computer components to projects in both the aerospace and automotive industries.

Alyssa has received top market recognition by both Bloomberg Law and Daily Journal’s 40 Under 40 List of Rising Stars in 2022. The Daily Journal also recognized Alyssa as one of its Top Women Lawyers in California for the first time in 2023.

The American Lawyer has recently recognized Alyssa and her team for the following exceptional work:

On behalf of Sonos, Orrick was recognized for securing a summary judgment on a key patent claim in the federal court case against Google.
Also for Sonos, our team secured a win in a patent infringement jury trial against Google. Jurors found that Google smart speakers and media players infringed one of the two patents Sonos was asserting at trial and awarded the company a $2.30 royalty on more than 14 million units for a total of more than $32.5 million in damages.
Orrick defended Zynga in patent ligation brought by gambling technology company IGT. In what was initially a six-patent case that was whittled down pre-trial, jurors in Austin, Texas found that Zynga’s casino slot games, including Game of Thrones and Hit it Rich, didn’t infringe IGT’s last patent standing. What’s more, jurors found IGT’s patent was invalid due to obviousness.

Alyssa calls Southern California home, but remains loyal to the sports teams of her Bay Area childhood.

Christopher Higgins Partner, Patents, 3D Printing

Washington, D.C.

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Christopher Higgins Partner

Washington, D.C.

Chris has developed a global reputation as an authoritative source on legal issues in 3D printing, and has been a featured speaker at 3D printing events around the world. His 3D printing practice includes advising startups and established 3D printing companies on all aspects of intellectual property law, cybersecurity, and technology transactions. Chris helps 3D printing clients grow their businesses and capitalize on market opportunities and represents them in court to defend or enforce IP rights. Chris' 3D printing work extends beyond the courtroom; he teaches a course at Penn State University as part of its Masters of Engineering in Additive Manufacturing and Design program.

Chris' patent litigation and IPR practice also covers a wide range of other technologies including graphics processing, digital image processing and printing, semiconductor devices and semiconductor manufacturing, data encryption, high-definition television, digital content recognition, and medical devices. Chris has also assisted clients with licensing and patent prosecution related to 3D printing, digital imaging, wireless technology, mobile communication devices, encryption, high-definition television and medical devices.

Prior to law school, Chris worked in the patent department of a medical device company and as an engineer designing electronic components for missiles, projectiles, and bombs.

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