About Orion

Orion is an experienced trial lawyer who focuses on patent litigation matters in US district courts, at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) within the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Orion focuses on high-stakes life sciences intellectual property litigation involving medical devices and diagnostics technologies (medtech). He has litigated cases involving assays for detecting Alzheimer’s disease, ophthalmological stents, occlusion catheters, blood glucose monitoring systems, surgical kits for correcting lumbar spinal stenosis, surgical robotics devices, intraocular lenses, hydrogel surgical adhesives, and monoclonal antibodies for treating solid tumors and cancers of the blood, as well as computer hardware and software technologies.

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I guide innovative companies through the intricacies of patent litigation disputes in the federal courts and in Patent Office invalidity proceedings.

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Orion is a very talented trial lawyer and a skilled advocate. His command of the relevant facts and legal theories in our case was impressive. His closing argument, which highlighted his superior abilities to effectively distill and communicate complex facts, was instrumental in winning our jury trial.

Chief Legal Officer

Sight Sciences

Admissions and credentials

  • Colorado
  • Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: Intellectual Property – Colorado (2020 – 2025)

Best Lawyers in America: Intellectual Property Litigation

Managing Intellectual Property: IP Star

Super Lawyers: Intellectual Property Litigation

Memberships and affiliations

  • Colorado Bar Association
  • American Bar Association (ABA)

He instills confidence in his clients and always has a well-rounded perspective on things.

Chambers USA, 2024

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