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05/08/12 Federal Circuit Sets Standard for Joinder in Multidefendant Patent Cases

For cases filed before enactment of the America Invents Act, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has clarified that unrelated defendants may be joined together in a single patent case only if claims are based on the same product or process.

04/25/12 Court Ruling Allows Presentation of New Evidence in Civil Action

Supreme Court affirms Federal Circuit ruling allowing submission of additional evidence to obtain a patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 145.

03/21/12 Personalized Medicine Patents Rejected by U.S. Supreme Court

Court ruling applies law of nature; impacts patents directed to personalized medicine.

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03/01/12 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year: Intellectual Property, California Lawyer

Morgan Lewis partners Dion Bregman, Daniel Johnson, Jr., and Michael Lyons are recognized as California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year in the area of Intellectual Property.

02/22/12 Former GC of Reed Elsevier Inc. Joins Morgan Lewis as Senior Counsel in Boston

Morgan Lewis announces that Henry Z. Horbaczewski has joined the firm as Senior Counsel in its Litigation practice, resident in Boston.

01/01/12 IP Cases To Watch In 2012, Law360

Rick Rambo is quoted.

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05/30/12 Post-Grant Review and Inter Partes Reexamination

Dion M. Bregman and Michael J. Lyons, speakers

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Apr 01, 2008 - Engineering a Career in Patent Law, Santa Clara Law Magazine

Santa Clara Law Magazine profiles Elizabeth M. N. Morris's love of engineering and IP law.

Jan 14, 2008 - Virginia's Largest Verdicts of 2007, Virginia Lawyers Weekly

A patent infringement case handled by partners Kell Damsgaard, Anthony Roth, and Robert Busby is the second largest verdict in Virginia in 2007.

Jan 04, 2008 - Six Seasoned Litigators Join Morgan Lewis as Partners in Texas

Responding to business growth and rapidly expanding client needs in Texas and the south and central United States, Morgan Lewis today announced the addition of eight attorneys to its Houston office.

Oct 01, 2007 - Morgan Lewis Adds Renowned Trial Lawyer to Houston Office

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that renowned Texas trial lawyer Winstol “Winn” Carter has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation Practice, based in the firm’s Houston office.

Sep 14, 2007 - 141 Morgan Lewis Lawyers Receive The Best Lawyers in America (2008)

141 Morgan Lewis lawyers have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2008.

Feb 27, 2007 - William Jackson Matney, Jr. and Robert W. Busby Join Morgan Lewis

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that William Jackson (Jack) Matney, Jr. and Robert W. (Bob) Busby have joined the firm as partners in the Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Matney and Mr. Busby focus on patent litigation and related patent services.

Feb 06, 2007 - Louis J. Virelli Jr., Joins Morgan Lewis: Former Chief Patent Lawyer for Unilever

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce that Louis J. Virelli Jr., former Chief Patent Lawyer for Unilever, has joined the firm as senior counsel.

Dec 12, 2006 - Morgan Lewis Attorneys Assist in Obtaining Patent for Subject Matter of Nobel Prize

Morgan Lewis attorneys represented the Carnegie Institution of Washington before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office in obtaining U.S. Patent 6,506,559, which claims the subject matter awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for 2006.

Nov 28, 2006 - Morgan Lewis Adds Five Partners to Global IP Group

Morgan Lewis is pleased to announce the addition of five partners and five associates to its global Intellectual Property Practice as of December 1.

Nov 21, 2006 - Morgan Lewis Trial Team Wins $53.5 Million Patent Infringement Verdict

After a five-week trial, a federal jury in Los Angeles today awarded damages of $53.5 million to Morgan Lewis client L.G. Philips in a lawsuit over its LCD (liquid crystal display) technology patents.

Aug 15, 2006 - Significant Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation Win for Daiichi

On August 2, 2006, United States District Judge William Bassler entered a judgment on behalf of Morgan Lewis clients Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Daiichi Sankyo Inc.

Dec 07, 2004 - Morgan Lewis named a "Top IP Firm" by IP Law & Business

Morgan Lewis named one of the "Top IP Firms" in IP Law & Business' annual "Who Defends IP America" survey.

Oct 13, 2003 - Identifying 15 Leading IP Lawyers

Legal Times identifies 15 of the D.C. area’s top IP attorneys.

Oct 06, 2003 - Who Represents Corporate America

The National Law Journal reports on who represents corporate America in litigation, corporate transactions, labor and employment, and intellectual property. Morgan Lewis gathers 25 mentions.

Feb 13, 2003 - Morgan Lewis Expands Dramatically On West Coast

Jun 17, 2002 - Around the World

How Washington IP practices serve clients with global needs.

Jun 21, 2001 - Leading George Mason University Intellectual Property Law Professor Becomes Morgan Lewis Consultant