Amy van Zant

Partner @Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

IP Litigation: Whether litigating patent, trade secret, or IP contract disputes, I put myself in my client’s shoes to ensure personalized results tailored to each client’s business objectives. I\'m known for distilling complicated technology into everyday concepts for judges and juries. Fields include: telecommunications, semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy, cloud computing, and big data. I\'ve lead lead trial teams, litigated, and tried cases in state court in California, numerous District Courts, the ITC, and has briefed appeals before the 9th Circuit, the Federal Circuit, the Supreme Court of California, and Supreme Court. Comprehensive IP counseling: Issues include trade secrets protection, employee departure investigations, freedom to operate analysis, licensing strategies, data privacy protection, and regulatory compliance. I\'ve also conducted comprehensive patent portfolio reviews and assisted with IP corporate transactions.