Morrison & Foerster LLP

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Morrison & Foerster LLP is a global firm with over 1,000 lawyers across 18 offices in the US, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1883, the firm remains dedicated to providing our clients, which include some of the largest financial institutions, Fortune 100 companies, and technology and life science companies, with legendary service. Clients rely on us for innovative and business-minded solutions. Our attorneys share high standards, a commitment to excellence and a passion for helping our clients succeed. Our commitment to serving client needs has resulted in enduring relationships and a record of high achievement. We are also among the nation's leaders for our longstanding commitment to pro bono work.

Antitrust, bankruptcy and restructuring, capital markets, communications and media, corporate, energy, entertainment, environmental, financial services, financial transactions, government contracts, intellectual property, investment management, land use and natural resources, life sciences, litigation, privacy, project finance and development, real estate, tax and technology transactions.

Federal Circuit Abandons Abandonment as Defense: Federal Circuit Holds Improper Revival of Abandoned U.S. Patent Application is No Defense in an Action Involving the Validity of a U.S. Patent
Seth Galanter, Madeline Johnston, Terri Shieh-Newton, October 1, 2008
On September 22, 2008, the Federal Circuit announced in Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited v. International Game Technology an interpretation of the Patent Act that limits the types of alleged errors by the PTO that can lead to a declaration of invalidity in a patent infringement action.

Federal Reserve Board Liberalizes Rules for Investments in Banks
Henry M. Fields, Oliver I. Ireland, Barbara R. Mendelson, Kenneth W. Muller, Kenneth Kohler, October 1, 2008
The Federal Reserve Board (the "Board") yesterday issued eagerly anticipated guidelines for non-controlling, minority investments in banks and bank holding companies.

New Massachusetts Regulation Requires Encryption of Portable Devices and Comprehensive Data Security Programs
Miriam Wugmeister, Charles H. Kennedy, October 1, 2008
As of January 1, 2009, all companies that own, license, store or maintain personal information concerning any Massachusetts resident must take comprehensive measures to protect that information from unauthorized access, disclosure or misuse.

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