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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. The size and experience of our litigation team have provided us with expertise in a variety of venues, including all of the district courts that handle high volumes of patent litigation, the U.S. International Trade Commission, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Our global patent prosecution group is the largest of any general practice firm, with 65 Ph.D. in technology and life sciences. We are particularly skilled in the strategic planning of patent portfolios, including—for example—writing successful patent applications in complex and novel situations, in anticipation of possible future litigation. We work closely with clients from the earliest stages of their technical development, offering valuable advice about how to protect their inventions and new ideas in view of their business strategies.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster has a powerful patent practice with an impressive client list featuring big names in technology, biotechnology and consumer electronics. Maintains a fine reputation for its strengths in high-stakes litigation and well supported by a deep bench of seasoned trial lawyers. Also possesses significant expertise in rights strategy and prosecution work, alongside deep experience in appellate litigation in the US Supreme Court, federal courts of appeals and state appellate courts.

Work Highlights

  • Morrison Foerster represented Align Technologies against competitors in litigation regarding patents related to dental aligner technology, scanners and digital dentistry treatment planning.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daralyn J Durie
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Daralyn J Durie
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Daralyn Durie maintains a leading practice in pharmaceutical and biosimilar patent litigation. She offers additional expertise in copyright infringement disputes.

Daralyn Durie really is a top notch trial lawyer.

A tremendous trial lawyer - one of the best in the country. Her ability to prepare a case and effectively communicate it in an understandable, compelling, persuasive manner is the best I’ve seen.

Deanne Maynard
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Deanne Maynard
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Band 1
Deanne Maynard cochairs the firm's appellate and Supreme Court practice. She is renowned for her track record in bet-the-company disputes and has substantial experience handling patent cases before the Federal Circuit.
Alex Yap
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Alex Yap
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Band 2

Alex Yap's PTAB expertise sees him play an important role in tandem with ITC and District Court patent litigation. He represents clients in multiple industries on IPR proceedings, and has particularly experience with utility and design patents.

Alex Yap knows what is going on at the USPTO; he is great at charting the storm at a time when there are so many changes taking place.

Kenneth Kuwayti
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Kenneth Kuwayti
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Band 2

Kenneth Kuwayti is a patent and trade secrets litigator, with particular expertise in the tech sector. He represents market leading clients in trade secrets disputes stemming from employee exits as well as post-commercial relationships.

Ken is an aggressive advocate and an incredibly competent attorney. He is always responsive to time, budget and other client concerns. He communicates extremely well and is great to work with.

Brian Matsui
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Brian Matsui
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Band 3

Co-chair of Morrison Foerster's Appellate and Supreme Court practice, Brian Matsui's IP appellate practice sees him represent household name clients.

Brian is highly skilled and responsive.

Joseph C Gratz
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Joseph C Gratz
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Band 3

Joseph Gratz is a copyright litigator with noted expertise in internet related disputes. He has particular expertise in the intersection between AI and copyright.

Joseph is incredibly thoughtful and responsive. He's excellent at procedural matters, deposition and high level strategic advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Intellectual Property

Daralyn J Durie
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Daralyn J Durie
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Band 1
Intellectual Property: Appellate

Deanne Maynard
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Deanne Maynard
1
Band 1
Brian Matsui
3
Brian Matsui
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Band 3
Intellectual Property: Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Alex Yap
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Alex Yap
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Band 2
Intellectual Property: Trade Secrets

Kenneth Kuwayti
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Kenneth Kuwayti
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Band 2
Intellectual Property: Trademark & Copyright

Joseph C Gratz
3
Joseph C Gratz
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Band 3