Headed up by Shannon Reaney in Palo Alto, Morrison Foerster’s patents team provides end-to-end patent services, including global drafting and prosecution. Reaney is highly regarded for counseling across a broad range of life sciences technologies. Also based in Palo Alto, Catherine Polizzi is trusted by iconic brands and disruptive life sciences and healthcare startups, while Janet Xiao is known for global strategic IP management with a focus on China. Dividing his time between San Francisco and Boston, Michael Ward leads high-value global patent strategies for plants and plant products and is a go-to advisor for life sciences, agriculture, and venture capital IP diligence. In Washington DC, Jonathan Bockman advises established and emerging companies, managing global patent portfolios and USPTO disputes. San Diego-based Karen Potter advises life sciences and biotech companies on patent strategy, with particular expertise in cell and gene therapies. Anita Choi, in San Francisco, is also recommended.
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Catherine Polizzi; Janet Xiao; Michael Ward; Jonathan Bockman; Karen Potter; Anita Choi