Morrison Foerster

Noted for its capabilities in complex patent transactions, Morrison Foerster‘s intellectual property department’s expertise ranges from patent and technology licensing agreements, acquisitions, and joint ventures to strategic alliances, supply agreements, and global outsourcing matters. Michael Ward primarily handles patent strategy and protection matters in the life sciences and tech spaces and co-heads the practice with Aaron Rubin, who advises start-ups and established companies on technology transactions. Tessa Schwartz is routinely involved in technology commercialization matters, while William Schwartz regularly represents companies in corporate and tech transactions and Justin Haan advises on commercial and licencing agreements primarily in the TMT sector. Boston’s Matthew Karlyn is a key name for companies in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device and technology industries. In January 2023 patent litigators Timothy Chen Saulsbury,  Eric Wiener, and Daralyn Durie joined the department from Durie Tangri LLP alongside Los Angeles-based partner Kira Davis. Unless otherwise mentioned, all named lawyers are based in San Francisco.