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Anne Elise Herold Li

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Overview

When biotech innovations and licenses lead to conflict—or companies need advice avoiding it—companies trust Anne Li for outside-the-box strategies. She represents clients whose groundbreaking products and services raise complex legal questions at the nexus of competitors and collaborators, including those times when one shifts to the other. She has significant experience in the biotech, pharma, life sciences, and medical device sectors, handling high-stakes litigation in patent, trade secret, and licensing disputes.

Anne frequently advises biotech, biologics, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology companies on all aspects of intellectual property law—patents, trade secrets, unfair competition, trademarks, contract disputes, and licenses. Her goal is always to reach a good business resolution. But when that is not possible, she zealously advocates for her clients in district court, at the International Trade Commission, at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, or anywhere the case takes her. She has successfully represented companies in bet-the-company litigations, often scoring key wins long before trial, resulting in favorable settlements.

Companies rely on Anne to help them navigate the intersection of intellectual property and business because she provides in-house counsel with patent, unfair competition, and trade secret advice that is practical and actionable. She takes time to learn a client’s business—from biotech startups to multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical companies and everything in between—so she can help them develop bespoke strategies that work for their unique situations.

Clients also appreciate Anne’s ability to match legal strategies with their risk tolerance and business objectives. Her approach is informed by her commitment to developing long-standing relationships with in-house counsel and her knowledge of the industry and related technologies.

Anne is co-chair of Crowell’s Life Sciences Practice Group and a member of the Pro Bono Committee.

Career & Education

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    • University of Chicago, B.A., psychology
    • Emory University, M.P.H.
    • Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
    • University of Chicago, B.A., psychology
    • Emory University, M.P.H.
    • Fordham University School of Law, J.D.
    • District of Columbia
    • New York
    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court for the District of D.C.
    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
    • District of Columbia
    • New York
    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court for the District of D.C.
    • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
  • Professional Activities and Memberships

    • Vice-Chair, Medical Devices, ABA Science & Technology Law Section, 2017 – 2018
    • New York Intellectual Property Law Association 
    • Executive Committee, William C. Conner Inn of Court

    Professional Activities and Memberships

    • Vice-Chair, Medical Devices, ABA Science & Technology Law Section, 2017 – 2018
    • New York Intellectual Property Law Association 
    • Executive Committee, William C. Conner Inn of Court

Anne's Insights

Event | 03.22.24

NYIPLA The 102nd Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary

This event, also known as the “Patent Prom”, celebrates and honors everyone who provides service in the federal judiciary, from the District Courts to Appellate Courts, including Judges, Magistrate Judges, Court Clerks, Law Clerks and their staff. Crowell hosts a cocktail reception as well as a Casino Night. There are approximately 1000 attendees at the black-tie event with many attendees stopping by Crowell’s very popular casino themed reception.

Representative Matters

  • Secured a significant victory (a preliminary injunction against patent infringement through trial) on behalf of Lonza Walkersville Inc. against Israel-based Adva Biotechnology Ltd. in a case involving point-of-care cell-therapy technology.
  • Successfully defended Agilent against a preliminary injunction filed by Waters Corp. by demonstrating that Waters was unlikely to succeed on the merits. The case ultimately settled.
  • Successfully represented a large pharmaceutical company in a false advertising and unfair competition case.

Anne's Insights

Event | 03.22.24

NYIPLA The 102nd Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary

This event, also known as the “Patent Prom”, celebrates and honors everyone who provides service in the federal judiciary, from the District Courts to Appellate Courts, including Judges, Magistrate Judges, Court Clerks, Law Clerks and their staff. Crowell hosts a cocktail reception as well as a Casino Night. There are approximately 1000 attendees at the black-tie event with many attendees stopping by Crowell’s very popular casino themed reception.

Recognition

  • The National Law Journal: Emerging Therapies/Life Sciences Trailblazer, 2023
  •  IAM Patent 1000: Recommended – United States: National, Trade Secret Litigation, 2023
  • Law360: Burton Award, Distinguished Legal Writing, 2023
  • Chambers USA: Intellectual Property: Patent (Up and Coming) – New York, 2022-2023

Anne's Insights

Event | 03.22.24

NYIPLA The 102nd Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary

This event, also known as the “Patent Prom”, celebrates and honors everyone who provides service in the federal judiciary, from the District Courts to Appellate Courts, including Judges, Magistrate Judges, Court Clerks, Law Clerks and their staff. Crowell hosts a cocktail reception as well as a Casino Night. There are approximately 1000 attendees at the black-tie event with many attendees stopping by Crowell’s very popular casino themed reception.

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Anne's Insights

Event | 03.22.24

NYIPLA The 102nd Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary

This event, also known as the “Patent Prom”, celebrates and honors everyone who provides service in the federal judiciary, from the District Courts to Appellate Courts, including Judges, Magistrate Judges, Court Clerks, Law Clerks and their staff. Crowell hosts a cocktail reception as well as a Casino Night. There are approximately 1000 attendees at the black-tie event with many attendees stopping by Crowell’s very popular casino themed reception.