Morrison Foerster

Operating out of San Francisco, the intellectual property team at Morrison Foerster has extensive experience in customized IP strategy across the IP lifecycle, from patent applications to complex licensing, advertising, and transactional matters, with a specialist focus on the technology industry. Aaron Rubin chairs the firm’s interactive and digital media group from the firm’s headquarters and leads complex IP and technology transactions, including strategic licensing and distribution deals. Also based in San Francisco is Justin Haan, chair of the technology transactions practice, who focuses his practice on IP and technology-related licensing agreements and commercial agreements, with a specialty in open-source software. Another key member of the team is San Francisco-based Tessa Schwartz, who advises on key patent licenses and acquisitions, joint ventures, and collaborations for advanced technologies, such as machine learning, SaaS, and consumer electronics.