About

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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. 



Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - District of Columbia

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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.

Work Highlights

  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius represented Diageo in its international intellectual property strategy and enforcement endeavours.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Fabricio Vayra
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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.

I rely heavily on Fabricio for strategic advice in trademark disputes. He is a great communicator.

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Anita Polott
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Band 4

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

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Dana Gross
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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 explains matters easily so a business person can understand. He evaluates risks and costs in IP protection strategy and is very proactive in sending alerts about potentially problematic issues.

Natalie Bennett
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Natalie Bennett
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Band 4
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 provides prompt and detailed advice and work product, and thoroughly analyses various strategies when several are available. She tailors her legal advice to best suit the person receiving it.

Natalie is a good thinker and strategist.

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Janice Logan
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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 has excellent communication skills, which allows her to negotiate effectively with examiners. Her strategic thinking increases the likelihood of securing patents.

Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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District of Columbia

Intellectual Property: Litigation

Natalie Bennett
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Natalie Bennett
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Band 4
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

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

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

Members

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