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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. Meanwhile, our global patent prosecution group is the largest of any general practice firm, with 65 Ph.D. in technology and life sciences.

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What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster operates a go-to practice for patent and copyright litigation, which offers a deep roster of talented courtroom advocates. The team demonstrates additional proficiency handling contentious matters arising from misuse of confidential information allegations and trademark infringement claims. It also enjoys an excellent reputation for its handling of IPRs and counsel on IP portfolio management. The group is experienced advising on licensing and collaboration agreements as well as transactional IP due diligence concerns.

Work Highlights

  • Morrison Foerster represented Whatfix in a patent infringement matter brought by WalkMe relating to technologies used to facilitate automation of computer programs and processes through a chat-based interface.

Strengths

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Morrison Foerster is an exceptional team that I rely upon for pragmatic and strategic advice.

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Morrison Foerster's client service is above and beyond - The professionalism and responsiveness is incredible.

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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Polizzi
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Catherine Polizzi
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Catherine Polizzi is a deeply experienced lawyer who is held in high regard for a practice that includes patent portfolio management and development and IP counsel in the context of substantial life sciences transactions.

Catherine is a great IP practitioner with a sharp mind and eye for a diverse range of IP matters.

Catherine is excellent, so grateful to have her. She understands the pressures in-house are under, is so respectful of the budget, and cares about the relationship.

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Daralyn J Durie
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Daralyn J Durie
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Daralyn Durie is a widely respected patent litigator who is regularly called upon to represent high-profile Silicon Valley tech and pharmaceutical businesses in litigation throughout the US.

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.

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Joseph C Gratz
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Joseph C Gratz
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Joseph Gratz is held in high regard for the experienced handling of copyright-related disputes. He frequently represents leading technology companies.

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

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Ragesh K Tangri
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Ragesh K Tangri
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Ragesh Tangri has a wealth of experience advising clients on trade secrets disputes and trademark matters for an array of household-name companies.
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Janet Xiao
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Janet Xiao
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Janet Xiao is regularly called upon by biotechnology companies to advise on patent prosecution and strategy.

Janet is really responsive and is able to simplify the scientific issues to help me pass them on to other members of my team.

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Jie Zhou
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Jie Zhou
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Jie Zhou regularly represents life sciences companies on patent strategy, prosecution and portfolio management.

Jie is a scientist at her core, doesn't lose commercial focus and is so responsive with timelines.

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Michael R Ward
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Michael R Ward
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Michael Ward is particularly skilled in agricultural IP matters, frequently advising major clients on patent protection and portfolio development throughout the agricultural sector. He serves as the head of the firm's patent strategy and prosecution practice group.
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Bita Rahebi
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Bita Rahebi
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In her capacity as co-chair of the firm's global IP litigation practice, Bita Rahebi offers substantial expertise handling patent disputes for technology-sector clients.

Bita is a master at knowing the litigation record cold and developing a strategy that holds up under scrutiny.

Bita is extremely well-respected by Judges and peers. She is a fierce litigator in court and protects her clients aggressively with creative strategies.

Bita is an incredible patent litigator who achieves exceptional results.

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Joyce Liou
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Joyce Liou
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Joyce Liou chairs the firm's trademark group and is noted for her expertise both contentious and non-contentious IP mandates. Her broad practice encompasses work from portfolio management to complex litigation.

Joyce is super sharp and incredibly intelligent. She dissects really complex matters in a super impressive way.

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Kenneth Kuwayti
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Kenneth Kuwayti
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Kenneth Kuwayti is an accomplished litigator with broad disputes expertise. He regularly represents high tech-sector clients in complex litigation involving trade secrets and patent.

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.

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Richard Hung
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Richard Hung
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Richard Hung co-chairs the firm's IP litigation group and is frequently called upon by both plaintiffs and defendants for representation in high-stakes patent disputes.

Exceptional across the board. In addition to being a fantastic litigator, Richard is very focused on nurturing a successful client/counsel relationship and providing best-in-class client service. 

Richard is an all-around excellent litigator and trial attorney who is able to distill complex litigation to an understandable level.

Richard provides thoughtful, strategic legal advice.

Richard is extremely knowledgeable and great at developing case strategy.

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Daralyn J Durie
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Daralyn J Durie
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Bita Rahebi
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Bita Rahebi
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Richard Hung
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Richard Hung
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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
Catherine Polizzi
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Catherine Polizzi
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Janet Xiao
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Janet Xiao
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Jie Zhou
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Jie Zhou
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Michael R Ward
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Michael R Ward
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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Joseph C Gratz
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Joseph C Gratz
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Ragesh K Tangri
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Ragesh K Tangri
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Joyce Liou
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Joyce Liou
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Kenneth Kuwayti
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Kenneth Kuwayti
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