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Morrison Foerster 's team demonstrates notable strength in life sciences and high tech patents, with a recent focus on semiconductor and emerging medicine cases. The department has a geographically diverse leadership team. In Washington DC, Mark Whitaker, with experience in all key litigation venues, focuses on semiconductors, optical technologies, chemicals and database analytics. Austin-based Brian Nash is a specialist in complex patent litigation, with a particular focus on disputes in the Eastern and Western Districts of Texas. Rounding out the leadership are Bita Rahebi, based in Los Angeles, and Tim Saulsbury, based in San Francisco; both Rahebi and Saulsbury are key first-chair patent litigators for leading technology companies. Other trusted counsellors include Richard Hung, recognized as a brilliant strategist, and Daralyn Durie, who is highly sought after by both plaintiffs and defendants for her success in IP trials. Both Hung and Durie are located in San Francisco.
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Testimonials
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‘Morrison Foerster boasts one of the strongest patent enforcement litigation practices. Having relied on MoFo for various IP litigations over the past 15 years, I would recommend them without reservation.’
‘Richard Hung: A brilliant strategist with strong business acumen. Richard not only advises companies on litigation strategies but also guides them through complex competitive landscapes to position his clients for success.'
Key clients
- Aptiv PLC
- Arbutus Biopharma Corp.
Work highlights
- Represented Avadel Pharmaceuticals in a patent infringement trial brought by Jazz Pharmaceuticals relating to an effective treatment for narcolepsy.
- Retained by Neogenomics in a matter alleging infringement on patents related to cell-free DNA testing technologies, crucial for non-invasive cancer testing and monitoring.