Juanita Brooks, an intellectual property litigator and principal at Fish & Richardson’s Southern California office, was named Patent Litigator of the Year – California, at the seventh annual Life Science Awards sponsored by LMG Life Sciences. The awards are presented to individuals behind the most innovative and challenging life sciences work of the past year, as well as those driving the international market.
Brooks has an impressive trial and appellate record for life sciences clients regarding the infringement of patented inventions. She has protected billions of dollars in sales for her clients and has helped define the ever-evolving landscape of patent and IP law. Her life science clients include medical device and pharmaceutical companies and range from start-ups to Fortune 10 companies.
Companies turn to Brooks with high-stakes matters as she is nationally recognized as an innovative and formidable trial attorney with a winning record in complex matters that few trial attorneys can match. Brooks has an inherent ability to translate complex technical jargon into relatable conversational terms that resonate with both judges and juries.
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