Morrison Foerster, Life Sciences | Chambers USA Profile

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Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - California

Band 1

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.

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Work Highlights

Morrison Foerster provided strategic patent counseling, portfolio development and prosecution advice to Genentech.

Strengths

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Morrison Foerster is spectacular. The team is extremely knowledgeable and sharp, and we were thoroughly impressed.

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondent
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The firm has provided excellent advice. Our scientists feel confident in their technical knowledge and understanding.

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondent
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Morrison Foerster is spectacular. The team is extremely knowledgeable and sharp, and we were thoroughly impressed.

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondent
USA

The firm has provided excellent advice. Our scientists feel confident in their technical knowledge and understanding.

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Polizzi

Band 1

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

Catherine has provided outstanding counsel across a range of challenging situations.

Catherine Polizzi is a great thinker.

Catherine is excellent and absolutely understands the pressures in-house teams are under.

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Daralyn J Durie

Band 2

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 a level above almost every other lawyer I have come across. I have learned so much by watching how she operates in front of juries, judges and clients. She commands the room.

Daralyn is a fantastic trial attorney. She knows how to persuade a room and is extremely polished in all litigation aspects.

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Janet Xiao

Band 2

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

Janet has deep expertise and extensive experience.

Janet has been epic, she integrates science, business and patent strategy. She is extremely good at looking at commercial developments and comes up with novel solutions.

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Karen Potter

Band 3

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

Karen is a strategic attorney who provides high quality work.

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