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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - California

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What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster is recommended for its seasoned bench of patent prosecutors and for its counsel regarding the protection and commercialization of IP portfolios. The team receives attention for its transactional strength, including the handling of private financing, strategic partnership, licensing and M&A deals. The group is also noted for representing clients in patent litigation, registry actions and royalty disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Morrison Foerster represented NeoGenomics in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Natera, related to RaDaR minimal residual disease (MRD) assay.

Strengths

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The firm has an excellent client service culture. Every attorney goes the extra mile to function not only as an expert in their field but also as a thought partner in solving the most challenging problems.

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With Morrison Foerster, complex licensing issues are explained with exceptional clarity.

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The firm's technical and legal expertise is excellent, the quality of the work product high and the customer service great.

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The Morrison Foerster group is very consistent in terms of practicality and solutions and has very deep experience in life sciences.

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The team addressses complex patent work with experience and efficiency.

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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Polizzi
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Catherine Polizzi
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Catherine Polizzi maintains a respected practice that encompasses a wide range of life sciences-related patent work, including prosecution and strategic portfolio management and development.

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Daralyn J Durie
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Daralyn J Durie
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Daralyn Durie is an esteemed patent litigator who regularly handles high-value infringement claims for life sciences companies as part of a wider disputes practice.

Daralyn is truly a superstar and generational talent who we turn to for the most important cases. I sleep better knowing she’s on our side.

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Janet Xiao
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Janet Xiao
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Janet Xiao is well equipped to advise international clients on patent prosecution and strategy in the biotech industry, drawing on substantial technical knowledge.

Janet's extensive experience, deep expertise and dedication to success make her critical in driving IP strategy and execution.

Janet is a real leader. She is exceptionally experienced, strong and knowledgeable.

Janet has the ability to focus on the big picture, understands business objectives and provides practical advice.

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Karen Potter
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Karen Potter
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Karen Potter assists with patent preparation, strategy and prosecution for both well-established and emerging biotechnology and life sciences companies.

Karen's knowledge base is really valuable. She is also conscientious and open to feedback.

Karen is an excellent IP practitioner.

Karen is an excellent lawyer and scientist, as well as a wonderful person who comprehends the complex challenges faced by startups in the life sciences space.

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Catherine Polizzi
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Catherine Polizzi
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Daralyn J Durie
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Daralyn J Durie
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Janet Xiao
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Janet Xiao
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Karen Potter
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Karen Potter
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