Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
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Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
With more than 200 lawyers and other professionals, Morgan Lewis has one of the largest intellectual property practices of any full-service law firm in the world. We provide a range of IP services, including litigation at the district court, International Trade Commission, and appellate levels; patent preparation and prosecution; trademark and copyright counseling and portfolio management; post-grant and other administrative proceedings before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); licensing, technology transfer and other transactions; litigation under the Hatch-Waxman Act and Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act (BPCIA); and addressing IP issues in corporate transactions.
We have a unified practice across our global offices, and our practice is well balanced across prosecution, transactions, and litigation. The size and breadth of our practice, coupled with our geographic and subject-matter balance, means we have the talent to match most needs. We are equally dedicated to procuring IP rights, asserting such rights against infringers, and defending clients accused of infringement. Whether related to technology, the life sciences, energy, manufacturing, finance, retail or consumer goods, we combine legal expertise, industry knowledge, and scientific and technical depth.
Chambers Review
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is experienced in handling inter partes reviews, trade secret misuse allegations and the defense of infringement claims made by nonpracticing entities. The team is noted for its patent prosecution and patent counseling services. The firm is particularly highlighted for its deep expertise in the life sciences sector, including in biotechnology and biosimilars. It also advises technology clients on patent prosecution and copyright cases. It offers additional expertise in IP commercialization transactions, including licensing agreement matters.
Work Highlights
- Morgan Lewis represented Canon in two patent infringement matters with seven total patents in suit filed by Slingshot Printing, a non-practicing entity.
Strengths
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"The Morgan Lewis lawyers are experts in their space and the collaboration among the team is outstanding."
"The Morgan Lewis attorneys were incredibly well organized and always had a well-thought-out strategy to handle all matters. The team members are the best in the business regarding experience and knowledge in each of their specialties."
"The Morgan Lewis lawyers are experts in their space and the collaboration among the team is outstanding."
"The Morgan Lewis attorneys were incredibly well organized and always had a well-thought-out strategy to handle all matters. The team members are the best in the business regarding experience and knowledge in each of their specialties."
Notable Practitioners
Christina MacDougall frequently advises life sciences companies on patent prosecution, portfolio management and general patent strategy.
Gary Williams advises clients from a range of technical industries on the prosecution and licensing of complex patents.
"Gary is one of the people that I would go to first when I have a novel patent prosecution issue."
Jeffry Mann co-heads the firm's global life sciences group and offers substantial expertise in patent portfolio management and prosecution.
"Jeff has been a great resource for our company."
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