Orbit IP Adds Firepower with Seasoned Litigators Mike Tomasulo, Marc Karish, and Bruce Chapman
LOS ANGELES (March 17, 2025) – Law firm Orbit IP, LLP, has deepened its bench with the addition of three exceptional attorneys—Mike Tomasulo, Marc Karish, and Bruce Chapman—to its expanding legal team. Their extensive expertise in intellectual property and complex business litigation, portfolio management and strategy, and innovative dispute resolution broadens the firm’s capabilities to offer even more comprehensive support to its diverse clientele.
“The addition of Mike, Marc, and Bruce continues Orbit’s momentum in building a world-class team of intellectual property attorneys. Each brings an outstanding track record of success in IP litigation and complex business disputes. As we expand, our focus remains on delivering exceptional legal counsel to innovators, technology leaders, and creative professionals. We are excited to welcome these attorneys to Orbit and look forward to the impact they will make for our clients,” said Managing Partner David A. Randall.
Mike Tomasulo joins Orbit after more than two decades as a partner at AmLaw 50 law firms including Winston & Strawn, Jones Day, and Reed Smith. Mike is a leading trial lawyer focused on intellectual property and artist representation and has led more than 100 high-stakes litigations nationwide on behalf of leading companies across major technology, media, and entertainment industries. A trusted legal strategist for Fortune 500 companies and independent creators, Mike is known for his creative, results-driven approach to intellectual property litigation. He is also a sought-after speaker and court-appointed settlement officer, currently championing artists in major royalty disputes including a high-profile battle with Kanye West and Universal Music Group.
Marc Karish joins Orbit with over twenty-five years of diverse experience in intellectual property law, expertly bridging the gap between litigation and prosecution. Marc has represented clients in both federal and state courts while also crafting effective strategies at the USPTO. Marc’s technical expertise includes early exposure to mechanical engineering in a family-run manufacturing business, work as a software engineer, as well as a master’s degree in biology and expertise in biotechnology and medical devices. Marc’s career includes roles at renowned boutique firms, where he gained a reputation for a balanced, cost-effective approach and innovative legal strategies in high-stakes patent, trademark, and licensing matters. Startups and established industry leaders both look to Marc for counsel and advocacy that’s technically keen and commercially savvy.
Bruce Chapman joins Orbit as a seasoned trial lawyer with over three decades of experience in intellectual property litigation while serving as a partner at Quinn Emanuel and Sheppard Mullin. A formidable advocate, Bruce has led over 100 high-profile cases nationwide—including numerous patent jury trials—and has a proven record in representing clients across diverse industries such as medical devices, software, biotechnology, and telecommunications companies. His expertise extends to licensing negotiations, IP portfolio management, and patent enforcement strategies. Recognized by the Daily Journal (Top 75 Patent Litigators, Top Defense Verdict) and Benchmark litigation (National Litigation Star), Bruce is known for winning high-stakes cases and securing favorable settlements for innovators and global enterprises.
Orbit draws from its team’s rich expertise in intellectual property, antitrust and business law to provide the firm’s clients with top-notch litigation and transactional services. The firm’s litigation team litigates against some of the world’s largest corporations and the nation’s largest law firms with an unswerving commitment to providing exceptional results for its clients. Orbit’s transactional team leverages their strong technical and business acumen to formulate creative strategies for brand and patent protection.
About Orbit IP, LLP
Orbit IP, LLP, is a law firm representing domestic and international clients in a broad range of intellectual property and complex business litigation matters throughout the world. The firm’s success is founded on the decades of experience that its partners bring to deliver outstanding legal solutions for their clients. For more information, visit www.orbitip.com.