The group at Morrison Foerster advises a varied roster of clients on the management and development of patent portfolios in both domestic and global contexts. Biotech and medical devices are key areas of expertise across the team. The practice is led by Michael Ward, who works from both the Boston and San Francisco offices, and Palo Alto-based Shannon Reaney. Also in Palo Alto, Catherine Polizzi regularly develops IP strategies for a number of health tech clients, while Anita Choi's workload covers the development of patent portfolios for startups in the life sciences, food, and agriculture industries. Washington DC-based Jonathan Bockman is a standout attorney with experience handling disputes before the USPTO.
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Key clients
- Bayer
- Stryker
- MITRE
- Coherent
- Genentech, Inc.
- Seagen, Inc.
- 10X Genomics
- Codexis, Inc.
- Dewpoint Therapeutics, Inc.
- Tessera Therapeutics, Inc.
Work highlights
Providing strategic patent counseling and prosecution services to Genentech.
Providing patent strategy to Seagen.
Leading the patent strategy for Dewpoint Therapeutics.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Catherine Polizzi
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Anita Choi
Practice head
Michael Ward; Shannon Reaney
Other key lawyers
Catherine Polizzi; Jonathan Bockman; Janet Xiao; Jie Zhou; Anita Choi; Karen Potter; Mark McBriar