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Morrison Foerster

Intellectual Property

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Morrison Foerster

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Intellectual Property - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Morrison Foerster has a market-leading Japan-based IP team, whilst also enjoying a sound reputation in this space across Mainland China and Hong Kong and extending to Singapore. It is especially strong in patent litigation cases, and in handling cross-border transactional matters. The firm possesses an impressive client following among technology, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. It also advises on the IP issues arising out of data privacy, cybersecurity regulations and related compliance questions.
Notable practitioners

Gordon Milner and Sun Chuan co-head the firm's China IP practice and are main contacts in the Hong Kong office. Max Olson is a key point of contact in the Tokyo office.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster acted for Fujitsu in a ten-patent litigation brought by ACQIS in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas, eventually settling the case favourably.

Strengths

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  • Morrison Foerster has a wealth of knowledge and a team that understands client needs above all else. Its detailed understanding of Japan's IP laws and regulations is second to none in Tokyo.

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