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Life Sciences - USA - Nationwide

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Catherine Polizzi
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Catherine Polizzi
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Band 1

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.

Catherine is really excellent all around.

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.

Daralyn J Durie
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Daralyn J Durie
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Band 1
Daralyn Durie is frequently called upon by leading life sciences companies to litigate major patent disputes.

Daralyn is excellent counsel.

Janet Xiao
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Janet Xiao
3
Band 3

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

Catherine Polizzi
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Catherine Polizzi
1
Band 1
Daralyn J Durie
1
Daralyn J Durie
1
Band 1
Janet Xiao
3
Janet Xiao
3
Band 3