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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

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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. 

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - California

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Band 5

What the Team is Known For

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 & Bockius was retained by Chegg for patent prosecution work related to online education platforms that include the use of AI.

Strengths

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Morgan Lewis navigate high-stakes, technically dense patent matters with real skill. Their command of the details, coupled with strong preparation for mediation and negotiation, makes a noticeable difference in our outcomes.

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I send my most complex, sophisticated matters to the team at Morgan Lewis because they have a deep bench of highly qualified attorneys and an excellent training program.

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We only work with the best U.S. law firms, and Morgan Lewis is without a doubt one of them. It knows the law, is creative and welcomes challenges.

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation respondent
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Morgan Lewis has the legal acumen and staffing needed to deal with complex matters.

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation respondent
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The Morgan Lewis team is extremely responsive, enabling us to file key applications and get them approved quickly.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christina MacDougall
3
Christina MacDougall
3
Band 3
Christina MacDougall frequently advises life sciences companies on patent prosecution, portfolio management and general patent strategy.

Christina is an excellent attorney. I credit her experience, responsiveness, creativity and thoroughness. She is a real pleasure to work with.

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Jeffry S Mann
4
Jeffry S Mann
4
Band 4
Jeffry Mann co-heads the firm's global life sciences group and offers substantial expertise in patent portfolio management and prosecution.

Jeff Mann is fantastic, and I love working with him.

Jeffry Mann leverages his thorough understanding of patent prosecution practice while recognizing and addressing clients’ business strategies and demands.

Jeff Mann is always highly attentive to our requests for advice and service, and he consistently focuses on understanding our business goals and objectives.

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Manita Rawat
4
Manita Rawat
4
Band 4

Manita Rawat is recognized for her impressive patent prosecution practice. She has extensive experience advising major clients from highly technical industries.

Manita Rawat is a great lawyer to work with.

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Seth M Gerber
4
Seth M Gerber
4
Band 4

Seth Gerber is noted for his impressive track record of success in high-value trade secrets trials. He is frequently called upon by major companies in highly technical industries, including aerospace and semiconductors.

Seth Gerber is one of the best at what he does.

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Michael J Lyons
5
Michael J Lyons
5
Band 5

Michael J. Lyons is frequently called upon by technology companies to represent them in intellectual property litigation, particularly patent infringement matters. He co‑leads the Silicon Valley IP practice at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.

Michael Lyons is a great litigator and a great personality.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
Michael J Lyons
5
Michael J Lyons
5
Band 5
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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
Christina MacDougall
3
Christina MacDougall
3
Band 3
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Jeffry S Mann
4
Jeffry S Mann
4
Band 4
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Manita Rawat
4
Manita Rawat
4
Band 4
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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Seth M Gerber
4
Seth M Gerber
4
Band 4
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Members

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Gary S. Williams

Michael J. Lyons

Rahul Kapoor