Janet Xiao Ph.D.

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I am dedicated to adding value to my clients by combining creative legal skills, keen business acumen, a solid foundation in science, and extensive experience in global IP issues.

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MoFo Life Sciences Blog: Insights and Analyses on Industry Trends

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California
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Education

Nanjing University, B.S.
Chinese Academy of Sciences, M.S.
University of California, Los Angeles, Ph.D.
University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, J.D.

Insights

Blog Post

In Patent Prosecution, You Have the Right to Remain Silent. Anything You Say Can and Will Be Used Against You in the Court of Law

17 Apr 2025

Blog Post

Mitigating Patent Risk in Gene Therapy Development

10 Jul 2023

Client Alert

China Eyes New Export Controls for Life Sciences Technologies

23 Mar 2023

Blog Post

Special Patents and AI with Janet Xiao and Anna Yuan

01 Oct 2020

News

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Morrison Foerster’s Patent Strategy + Prosecution Practice Ranked Band 1 for the Sixth Consecutive Year in the Chambers USA 2025

05 Jun 2025

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17 MoFo Partners Named Among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers

29 May 2025

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Four Morrison Foerster Partners Shortlisted in LMG Life Sciences Americas Awardss

22 Jul 2024

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Morrison Foerster’s Patent Strategy + Prosecution Practice Ranked Band 1 for the Fifth Consecutive Year in the Chambers USA 2024

06 Jun 2024

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MoFo Advises HuidaGene Therapeutics on CRISPR License Agreement with Synthego

29 May 2024

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MoFo Advises Proteologix on IP Matters Related to Its Acquisition by Johnson & Johnson for $850 Million

16 May 2024

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Events

Speaking Engagement

IP Essentials and Startup Strategies for Life Sciences Innovators (Two-Part Series)

15 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

Speaking Engagement

Advanced Topics in Patent Law with Morrison Foerster and Harvard Griffin GSAS Biotech Club

15 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025

Speaking Engagement

2025 APABA Silicon Valley Intellectual Property Year in Review

28 Feb 2025

Speaking Engagement

PBSS Workshop on Intellectual Property Strategies and Best Practices

06 Feb 2025 - 07 Feb 2025

Speaking Engagement

Precision Medicine Worldwide Conference 2025

05 Feb 2025 - 07 Feb 2025

Speaking Engagement

Intellectual Property Essentials for Life Sciences and Healthcare

03 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025

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Podcasts

Podcast

Toward a Therapy for COVID-19: The Science and Legal Considerations

23 Nov 2020

Recommended for Industry Focus: Healthcare: Life Sciences

The Legal 500 US 2018-2024

Janet Xiao, Ph.D.

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Podcasts

Podcasts

Ranked for California – Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

Ranked for California – Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial

Recommended for Industry Focus: Healthcare: Life Sciences

Recommended for Intellectual Property: Patents: Prosecution

Recognized as an Expert Based Abroad: China – Intellectual Property (International Firms)

Recognized as a Foreign Expert for China – USA Intellectual Property

Ranked for California – Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

Ranked for California – Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

Ranked for California – Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial

Recommended for Industry Focus: Healthcare: Life Sciences

Recommended for Intellectual Property: Patents: Prosecution

Recognized as an Expert Based Abroad: China – Intellectual Property (International Firms)

Recognized as a Foreign Expert for China – USA Intellectual Property

Ranked for California – Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation

Ranked for California – Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

Ranked for California – Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial