Ranking tables
Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation | USA
California
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Daralyn J Durie Morrison Foerster20 Years Ranked
Derek C Walter Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP4 Years Ranked
Janet Xiao Morrison Foerster6 Years Ranked
Michael Wise Perkins Coie LLP14 Years Ranked- Mika Mayer Cooley LLP7 Years Ranked
- Morgan Chu Irell & Manella LLP22 Years Ranked
Siegmund Y Gutman Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC7 Years Ranked
Viola Kung Perkins Coie9 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Band 1
1 Catherine Polizzi
Morrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedCatherine Polizzi maintains a respected practice that encompasses a wide range of life sciences-related patent work, including prosecution and general portfolio management and development.
1 Edward R Reines
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedEdward Reines is highly respected for his work on intellectual property-related litigation within the life sciences sector, where he demonstrates particular expertise in acting for clients on appellate matters.
1 Vern Norviel
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedVern Norviel offers considerable experience in advising on life science patent strategy and prosecution, as well as IP litigation in a variety of venues around the world.
Band 2
2 David I Gindler
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedDavid Gindler is noted for his expertise in representing companies of all sizes in complex life sciences concerns, frequently guiding them through high-value IP litigation and licensing transactions. He offers experience acting in both domestic and international disputes.
2 Lisa A Haile
DLA Piper LLP (US) | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedLisa Haile has broad experience encompassing a variety of patent matters, including prosecution and portfolio management.
2 Michael J Shuster
Goodwin | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedMichael Shuster has broad IP expertise which encompasses patent prosecution and transactional IP issues on behalf of emerging and established life sciences companies. He also represents clients on financing deals and strategic collaborations.
2 Salima Merani, PhD
Knobbe Martens | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedSalima Merani is noted for her sophisticated representation of life sciences companies in patent prosecution and portfolio management.
Band 3
3 Daralyn J DurieMorrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedDaralyn Durie is an esteemed patent litigator who regularly handles high-value infringement claims for life sciences companies as part of a wider disputes practice.3 Derek C WalterWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedDerek Walter is noted for his expertise in high-stakes patent disputes, regularly advising life sciences companies in infringement matters and before the ITC.3 Janet XiaoMorrison Foerster | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedJanet Xiao is well equipped to advise international clients on patent prosecution and strategy in the biotech industry, drawing on substantial technical knowledge.3 Michael Wise
Perkins Coie LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedMichael Wise's experience includes handling a broad range of patent concerns for life sciences sector clients. He chairs the firm's life sciences group and advises clients from a range of industries, including medical devices and software.3 Mika Mayer
Cooley LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedMika Mayer centers her practice on patent prosecution and portfolio management advice for life sciences companies. She has experience with representation in patent litigation, post-grant reviews and due diligence.3 Morgan Chu
Irell & Manella LLP | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 22 Years RankedMorgan Chu leads the litigation group at Irell and focuses on IP litigation, including many of the firm's biggest life sciences matters. He represents life sciences clients on IP litigations, IP pre-litigation due diligence and general IP advisory.3 Siegmund Y Gutman
Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedSiegmund Gutman heads the firm's life sciences patent group and is noted for his expert representation of clients involved in complex patent disputes, including Hatch-Waxman litigation. He also provides IP counseling services to his clients.3 Viola KungPerkins Coie | Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedViola Kung regularly advises clients in the biotech, chemical and pharmaceutical fields on an array of matters, particularly patent prosecution issues.