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Morrison Foerster

Life Sciences

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Morrison Foerster

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Life Sciences - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Morrison Foerster is known for its excellent management of patent portfolios including prosecution and commercialization. The firm has experienced litigators for contentious proceedings such as patent invalidation actions and infringement claims as well as product liability litigation. Other areas of capability include private financing transactions and M&A.
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Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster continued to advise Sanofi on IP and contractual diligence related to its collaboration with Eleven Therapeutics, as well as on the due diligence review of Radera Biotherapeutics.

Strengths

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  • They are indispensable to me and my team.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA

  • They have deep knowledge and breadth of experience that enables them to critically evaluate a legal issue with a 360-degree perspective.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA

  • Morrison Foerster is a very sophisticated firm that has intricate knowledge and experience with international jurisdictions.

    Life Sciences respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Catherine Polizzi
    Catherine Polizzi

    Catherine Polizzi

    Catherine Polizzi maintains a broad practice in the field of intellectual property which encompasses Freedom to Operate assessments, portfolio management and patent applications, as well as diligence in high-value acquisitions.

    • Catherine's sophisticated grasp of legal principles, combined with extensive knowledge of the biotechnology sector, allows her to deliver practical guidance that drives strategic outcomes.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA

    • Catherine is really excellent all around.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA

    • Catherine is very good at being aware of the entire IP landscape. What is particularly unique about her is that she understands how the biotech and pharma worlds work.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
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  • Daralyn J Durie
    Daralyn J Durie

    Daralyn J Durie

    Daralyn Durie is frequently called upon by leading life sciences companies to litigate major patent disputes.

    • Daralyn is excellent counsel.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
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  • Ching-Lee Fukuda
    Ching-Lee Fukuda

    Ching-Lee Fukuda

    Ching-Lee Fukuda is co-leader of global IP litigation practice at Sidley Austin. She is an experienced IP litigator who frequently works with leading life sciences companies on major patent disputes, including before the ITC and PTAB.

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  • Janet Xiao
    Janet Xiao

    Janet Xiao

    Janet Xiao is a notable patent attorney who represents biopharmaceutical companies in cross border patent procurement, portfolio management and intellectual property strategic planning.

    • Janet is proactive and highly responsive, anticipating client's needs.

      Life Sciences respondentUSA
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