Contact: Michael A. Jacobs , Michael R. Ward
Morrison & Foerster leverages its extensive experience in the biotechnology, medical technology, pharmaceutical, health care
and life sciences industries to complement its expertise in Patent and Intellectual Property issues as they pertain to the
Cleantech sector. The firm’s attorneys regularly assist venture capitalists and other life sciences investors perform intellectual
property due diligence on investments relating to technologies that rely on or promote renewable resources and sustainable
practices. In addition, Morrison & Foerster represents both start-up ventures and established companies within the Cleantech
sector in the creation and protection of patent portfolios and property. The Patent and Intellectual Property Group has provided
intellectual property counsel for investments in technologies including coal and biomass gasification, biofuels, transgenic
crops for biofuels, pre-treatment of cellulosic feed stocks for biofuels, water purification, batteries, bioplastics, and
solar energy.
