Larissa Bifano > DLA Piper LLP (US) > Boston, United States > Lawyer Profile

DLA Piper LLP (US) remains at the forefront of innovation in tech IP matters, with clients ranging from electronics, pharma, computing and medical devices, the firm helps clients bring innovations to the market safely. A deep bench of experts across the country has given the practice a global reach, advising multinational clients on a broad and complex scope of IP matters. The team has extensive experience negotiating high-profile licensing and patent counseling matters. In Boston, attorney Larissa Bifano leads the firm’s efforts, recognized as an expert in AI-driven systems she provides strategic patent advice for multinational clients. In Philadelphia, Raymond Miller chairs the life sciences patent practice offering expertise in IP counsel and patent protection strategies to life sciences companies. San Diego’s Lisa Haile has deep experience in the biopharma patent field, leveraging her ability to integrate legal and business strategies to support clients. Palo Alto-based lawyers Victoria Lee and Jeffrey Aronson represent major tech clients in IP transactions. In Philadelphia, Lauren Murdza is adept at representing clients in early-stage licensing and development agreements.

Noted for its ‘deep understanding’ of clients’, DLA Piper LLP (US)‘s sector experience ranges from molecular biology and physics, to electrical engineering and AI. Heading the team are San Diego-based Sean Cunningham, San Francisco-based Gina Durham, and Boston-based Larissa Bifano, who has expertise handling the full scope of patent matters, from advising on diligence and strategic aspects, to prosecuting and litigating. Christopher Eide in Palo Alto is experienced in handling patent prosecution in both domestic and global contexts. Patent protection and handling transactional IP are specialist areas for San Diego-based Lisa Haile, and Peter Yim has notable post-grant proceedings expertise. In San Francisco, Brian Ho is also a key attorney, while in Philadelphia, Joseph Wolfe has a specialty in AI-related cases.