Fenwick & West LLP

Michael Farn heads up the Silicon Valley-based patents and emerging technologies team at Fenwick & West LLP, alongside broader IP practice head Rajiv Patel, who advises technology and life sciences companies, develops patent portfolios, and guides companies on complex IP issues. Also key is Robert Hulse, who is skilled across software, electronics, medical devices, and digital health, helping emerging companies scale patent programs. Antonia Sequeira is a notable figure, who has recently advised on patent prosecution for a nuclear energy startup focused on modular power plants, aimed at reducing construction time. Daniel Becker is an expert in advising biotech and pharmaceutical companies on patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, lifecycle management, and IP due diligence. Anthony Jacobson is an AI IP specialist, advising on generative AI, machine learning, autonomous systems, and data analytics. In the Boston office, Matthew Pavao has recently guided a clinical-stage biotech company on patent prosecution and strategic IP planning for a Series D financing; Heidi Erlacher is adept in patent strategy and IP risk for small molecules, nucleic acid therapeutics, drug conjugates, and complex chemistry; and Chen Chen collaborates on cross-border IP strategies, particularly for transactions involving China. The trio joined from Cooley LLP in April 2025. Hayan Yoon, in San Francisco, is also recommended.