About

Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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. 



Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution - District of Columbia

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP houses a notable patent counselling group with a wealth of experience in patent prosecution and portfolio management. The team is also adept with post-grant reviews, and has particular strength in representing clients in the life sciences and technology sectors. The group is further noted for its expert handling of complex IP disputes, including patent infringement, trademark and copyright cases.

Work Highlights

  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius represented Fomento Económico Mexicano in negotiating the IP provisions and license agreements relating to FEMSA's 10-year fuel supply agreement with Delek.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Fabricio Vayra
3
Fabricio Vayra
3
Band 3

Fabricio Vayra services an impressive list of market-leading clients in both copyright and trademark matters. He represents his clients before TTAB and advises them on international portfolio management.

Fabricio has the innate ability to look at a matter, think creatively about an approach and derive a solution with a long-term goal.

Matthew Rizzolo
3
Matthew Rizzolo
3
Band 3

Matthew Rizzolo is developing an impressive reputation for his expert handling of complex and varied IP disputes. He is particularly skilled at handling patent litigation and has noted expertise managing SEP disputes.

Matt is a gifted oral advocate, a master of procedure and a brilliant brief writer.

Matthew's thought leadership is phenomenal, and he has deep subject matter expertise.

Matt is great at thinking strategically and is good on his feet in an argument.

Matt is a very measured and thoughtful attorney, who has a great reputation.

Matthew's strength is his knowledge of ITC specific issues and the ability to craft strategies based on that knowledge.

Natalie Bennett
3
Natalie Bennett
3
Band 3

Natalie Bennett represents clients in patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract claims. She appears regularly in federal district courts, at the ITC and before arbitration panels.

Natalie understands a company's needs and how to win in court.

Natalie has a very good legal mind and offers great strategy tailored to each case.

Natalie is a great leader: she understands the law and strategy and is easy to work with. She balances the law and commercial awareness well.

Natalie demonstrates thorough technical and legal analysis as well as a quick response time and timely advice.

Anita Polott
4
Anita Polott
4
Band 4

Anita Polott leads Morgan Lewis' global trademark and copyright practice. She advises large international clients on portfolio and infringement work.

Anita is always responsive, super-fast and extremely knowledgeable.

Anita is accessible and focused on client satisfaction.

Anita has a high level of experience.

Dana Gross
4
Dana Gross
4
Band 4

Dana Gross specialises in NIL and copyright licensing matters, frequently advising companies in a multitude of industries as well as high-profile individuals.

Dana listens to clients and understands their needs, translating them into strategies to protect their interests and prevent identified risks.

Dana is a calm person who goes directly to the solutions.

Dana Gross is highly competent, very personable and skilled at navigating negotiations with challenging counterparties and complex circumstances.

Dana is thoughtful in the advice he gives. He is practical and provides astute legal insight.

Dana is practical, a straight shooter, a zealous advocate for our intellectual property and great at advising when to fight.

Janice Logan
U
Janice Logan
U
Up and Coming

Janice Logan advises international clients on patent prosecution and strategy. Multilingual, Janice has particular expertise in working with Asian life sciences clients.

Janice consistently conducts thorough reviews, provides good strategies, moves quickly and provides valuable training.

Janice has a strong understanding of technology, and crafts proposals to consider both legal and cost factors. She is excellent in every respect.

Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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District of Columbia

Intellectual Property: Litigation

Matthew Rizzolo
3
Matthew Rizzolo
3
Band 3
Natalie Bennett
3
Natalie Bennett
3
Band 3
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

Janice Logan
U
Janice Logan
U
Up and Coming
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

Fabricio Vayra
3
Fabricio Vayra
3
Band 3
Anita Polott
4
Anita Polott
4
Band 4
Dana Gross
4
Dana Gross
4
Band 4