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Michael Wise

Michael Wise

USA 2026

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Provided by Ashurst Perkins Coie – London, New York, Seattle, Sydney

Practice Areas

Patent Litigation

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Counseling

Post-Grant Proceedings

ITC Litigation

Intellectual Property Law

Litigation

Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical

Healthcare

Medical Device

Interactive Entertainment

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Educational Institutions & Services

Digital Media & Entertainment, Gaming & Sports

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Career

With more than 35 years of practice, Michael Wise handles district court patent litigation, inter partes review and interference matters before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board. He assists clients with patent counseling and portfolio management with a focus on the life sciences industry. He regularly advises academic institutions, research institutions, emerging companies, privately held companies, and publicly traded companies with respect to protecting and enforcing their IP rights. Michael handles a wide variety of technologies, including biologic and small molecule therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, software, and electronics.

Michael has been an active member of the Southern California Biomedical Council for more than two decades, serving as the chair of the annual SoCalBio Investor Conference and is currently the secretary of the board of directors.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - California

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Individual Editorial
Michael Wise's experience includes handling a broad range of patent concerns for life sciences sector clients. He chairs the firm's life sciences group and advises clients from a range of industries, including medical devices and software.

Strengths

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  • Michael offers excellent client service with sophistication and strong commercial insight.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • Michael provides highly responsive, thoughtful and reliable support. He delivers sophisticated, strategic guidance on complex IP matters, remaining aligned with commercial goals.

    Life Sciences: IP/Patent LitigationChambers Guide to the USA

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