Morrison Foerster

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.