Life Sciences
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
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Morrison Foerster is known for its excellent management of patent portfolios including prosecution and commercialization. The firm has experienced litigators for contentious proceedings such as patent invalidation actions and infringement claims as well as product liability litigation. Other areas of capability include private financing transactions and M&A.
Work Highlights
- Morrison Foerster continued to serve as patent counsel to Eureka Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing novel cancer T-cell therapies to treat cancers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Morrison Foerster team consistently demonstrates expertise and a strategic approach."
"The Morrison Foerster attorneys are very strong legally and exceptional on the technical side as well."
"The Morrison Foerster team is successful, thoughtful, diligent and well regarded in the market. They are very good at what they do and add a lot of value to our portfolio."
"The Morrison Foerster team consistently demonstrates expertise and a strategic approach."
"The Morrison Foerster attorneys are very strong legally and exceptional on the technical side as well."
"The Morrison Foerster team is successful, thoughtful, diligent and well regarded in the market. They are very good at what they do and add a lot of value to our portfolio."
Notable Practitioners
Catherine Polizzi maintains a broad practice in the field of intellectual property which encompasses freedom to operate assessments, portfolio management and patent applications, as well as diligence in high value acquisitions.
"Catherine is a star. She leads the team and is the reason our portfolio is as strong as it is. She's capable, strong and a good partner from a business perspective."
"Catherine Polizzi is a real leader. She's exceptionally experienced, strong and knowledgeable. She is very client focused and delivers exceptional work product."
Daralyn Durie is frequently called upon by leading life sciences companies to litigate major patent disputes.
"Daralyn is a terrific lawyer who communicates really well with judges and juries."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morrison Foerster
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