Intellectual Property: Litigation
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 3
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Provided by Morrison Foerster
Morrison & Foerster is an IP powerhouse, representing clients in their complex patent, copyright, trademark, trade dress, trade secret, and IP transaction matters. Clients come to us for our ability to combine market-changing IP experience with scientific and technical expertise on a global scale.
We are adept at resolving disputes short of trial, but when cases do see the inside of a courtroom, the prowess of our litigators is second to none. Our 125 IP litigators include top trial and appellate lawyers in the U.S. and Asia. In D.C., this includes the bulk of the firm’s ITC Section 337 practice, and an appellate team known for routinely challenging and winning tough IP cases before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Chambers Review
Morrison Foerster advises on high-profile patent disputes arising in the pharmaceutical and consumer electronics sectors. The firm is recommended for trade secrets disputes. The team has strong appellate capabilities in addition to its experiences in the district court, PTAB and USPTO, and is also noted for its expertise in ITC Section 337 matters.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster represented Walmart in a case filed by Fintiv alleging the misappropriation of trade secrets relating to Walmart's mobile payment technology, including Walmart Pay.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Morrison Foerster is a fine firm with talented lawyers."
"Morrison Foerster provides exceptional client service."
"Morrison Foerster is a fine firm with talented lawyers."
"Morrison Foerster provides exceptional client service."
Notable Practitioners
Brian Busey brings his significant experience to bear in the representation of clients in complex IP disputes, including those with cross-border elements.
"Brian is a knowledgeable and sophisticated section 337 practitioner. He is a dean of the 337 Bar."
"He is responsive, experienced and knowledgeable."
Deanne Maynard demonstrates significant expertise in appellate IP matters and maintains a broad client base that includes leading life sciences companies.
"Deanne Maynard is an excellent lawyer."
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Morrison Foerster
District of Columbia