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Morrison & Foerster is an IP powerhouse, representing clients in their complex patent, copyright, trademark, trade dress, trade secret, and IP transaction matters. Clients come to us for our ability to combine market-changing IP experience with scientific and technical expertise on a global scale.

We are adept at resolving disputes short of trial, but when cases do see the inside of a courtroom, the prowess of our litigators is second to none. Our 125 IP litigators include top trial and appellate lawyers in the U.S. and Asia. In D.C., this includes the bulk of the firm’s ITC Section 337 practice, and an appellate team known for routinely challenging and winning tough IP cases before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Litigation - District of Columbia

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster advises on high-profile patent disputes arising in the pharmaceutical and consumer electronics sectors. The firm is recommended for trade secrets disputes. The team has strong appellate capabilities in addition to its experiences in the district court, PTAB and USPTO, and is also noted for its expertise in ITC Section 337 matters.

Work Highlights

  • Morrson Foerster represented Malvern Panalytical in a multi-patent infringement case in the District of Delaware and Appellate Circuit against its sole competitor.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Deanne Maynard
2
Deanne Maynard
2
Band 2
Deanne Maynard demonstrates significant expertise in appellate IP matters and maintains a broad client base that includes leading life sciences companies.
Mark Whitaker
4
Mark Whitaker
4
Band 4

Mark Whitaker represents tech clients in patent infringement, trade secret and utility patent disputes. His work spans the software and hardware space, and he frequently appears before district courts and the ITC.

Mark Whitaker provides good risk assessment to support decision-making

Mark provides top-level service, understands his clients and is a strong team leader and mentor.

Mary Prendergast
U
Mary Prendergast
U
Up and Coming

Mary Prendergast represents clients in the tech sector in utility patent and trade secrets disputes before the ITC and district courts.

Mary is a very strong strategist who can see the big picture and think about solutions.

Mary is a forceful advocate and a dedicated lawyer with excellent judgement.

Ranked Lawyers at
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District of Columbia

Intellectual Property: Litigation

Deanne Maynard
2
Deanne Maynard
2
Band 2
Mark Whitaker
4
Mark Whitaker
4
Band 4
Mary Prendergast
U
Mary Prendergast
U
Up and Coming

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