Morrison Foerster

Morrison Foerster counsels clients at the intersection of life sciences, healthcare, and technology across their business lifecycles. With a ‘very strong scientific foundation’, the firm has a strong IP practice, proficient in litigation, counsel strategy, prosecution, and licensing and commercialization agreements. The firm is also active in the regulatory, corporate transactions, and emerging companies and venture capital spaces. Michael Ward, an expert in agricultural IP prosecution and portfolios, leads the team with co-head and patent litigator Daralyn Durie; both are based in San Francisco. Brigid Bondoc leads the FDA team from Washington DC, whereas Palo Alto’s Catherine Polizzi and San Diego-based Karen Potter are patent specialists. New additions to the team include IP litigators Todd Krause, Bindu Donovan, and Alyssa Monsen – all joining the New York office from Desmarais LLP.