For Private Companies Who Want to Help in Fighting COVID 19, Orrick Op-ed Issues a Call to Action for How State Governors Can Facilitate Health Care Supply Donations

Law.com
March.30.2020

Orrick partners Elyse Echtman and Christopher Higgins published this Law.com article providing critical guidance to help states accelerate the private sector's ability to mobilize to produce and distribute medical equipment to address the COVID-19 crisis.

The article focuses on executive actions governors can take to alleviate the threat of liability risk for companies well-positioned to amp up the production of medical supplies. "There are immediate actions that governors can, and should, take to address this desperate need for supplies," Elyse and Chris wrote.

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Christopher Higgins Partner, Patents, 3D Printing

Washington, D.C.

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Technology & Innovation Sector
Patents
3D Printing
U.S. International Trade Commission
Life Sciences
Intellectual Property
Inter Partes Review (IPR)
IP Counseling & Due Diligence

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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.