Intellectual Property
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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. The size and experience of our litigation team have provided us with expertise in a variety of venues, including all of the district courts that handle high volumes of patent litigation, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Our global patent prosecution group is the largest of any general practice firm, with 65 Ph.D. in technology and life sciences. We are particularly skilled in the strategic planning of patent portfolios, including—for example—writing successful patent applications in complex and novel situations, in anticipation of possible future litigation. We work closely with clients from the earliest stages of their technical development, offering valuable advice about how to protect their inventions and new ideas in view of their business strategies.
Chambers Review
Morrison Foerster has a powerful patent practice with an impressive client list featuring big names in technology, biotechnology and consumer electronics. Maintains a fine reputation for its strengths in high-stakes litigation and well supported by a deep bench of seasoned trial lawyers. Also possesses significant expertise in rights strategy and prosecution work, alongside deep experience in appellate litigation in the US Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals and state appellate courts.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster represented Genentech in developing its strategy for its multibillion-dollar portfolios including cancer drugs Kadcyla, Perjeta, Gazyva and Tecentriq.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Morrison Foerster team has the ability to focus on the big picture and understand the business objective."
"They know our business, are dedicated to our success and always provide practical advice."
"Morrison Foerster has a deep bench of very experienced attorneys who are able to handle highly complex technical concepts extremely well and develop robust and winning legal strategies."
"The Morrison Foerster team has the ability to focus on the big picture and understand the business objective."
"They know our business, are dedicated to our success and always provide practical advice."
"Morrison Foerster has a deep bench of very experienced attorneys who are able to handle highly complex technical concepts extremely well and develop robust and winning legal strategies."
Notable Practitioners
Daralyn Durie maintains a leading practice in pharmaceutical and biosimilar patent litigation. She offers additional expertise in copyright infringement disputes.
"Daralyn is a fantastic lawyer with a unique insight into patent litigation."
"Daralyn is a top-tier IP lawyer."
"Daralyn is terrifically smart and deeply knowledgeable about IP law and life sciences."
Deanne Maynard cochairs the firm's appellate and Supreme Court practice. She is renowned for her track record in bet-the-company disputes and has substantial experience handling patent cases before the Federal Circuit.
"Deanne is a very good writer and a phenomenal oral advocate."
"Deanne has a lot of experience arguing in the Supreme Court and is super strong across the board."