The 'incredibly smart, effective, responsive' team at Morrison Foerster is well-placed to handle appeals spanning IP, class action, antitrust, environmental law and ERISA. The group has particular expertise in IP appeals in the Federal Circuit, having successfully representing both patentees and defendants and presented over 75 oral arguments to the Court. Leadership is shared between a Washington, D.C.-based trio comprising Deanne Maynard, Brian Matsui and Joseph Palmore. Maynard recently led on a standout matter representing Walmart in a case in Texas state court alleging the misappropriation of trade secrets relating to Walmart’s mobile payment technology. Matsui, who garners client praise for his 'real mastery of the facts and law', has won 13 of his last 14 argued appeals in the Federal Circuit. James Sigel left the firm's San Francisco office in May 2024 and was replaced by Aileen McGrath, who joined from Akin, in July 2024.
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Témoignages
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‘Incredibly smart, effective, responsive.’
‘Brian Matsui was fantastic. Incredibly smart, effective, responsive. Demonstrated a real mastery of the facts and law and skillfully explained all relevant substance and procedure in a way that made it accessible. Never had to think twice whether we were in capable hands.’
‘Honest, deliberate, and thoughtful assessments of critical matters - will creatively advise what to do and what not to do.’
‘Deanne Maynard gives practical advice on how to best succeed built from years of experience. Seth Lloyd intertwines his detailed knowledge of Federal Circuit practice with a robust understanding of the case law.’
Clients clés
- County of El Dorado, California
- Malvern Panalytical
- Walmart
- Teradata
- C.R. Bard
- Spotify USA
- Boston Consulting Group and De Beers
- F5 Inc.
- VMware
- McKesson Corporation
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Joseph Palmore
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Aileen McGrath
Responsable de la pratique
Deanne Maynard; Brian Matsui; Joseph Palmore
Autres avocats clés
Aileen McGrath; Seth Lloyd