Anne Elise Herold Li
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.
Career & Education
- 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)
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.
Blog Post | 02.22.24
Motion to Dismiss Based on Trade Secret Disclosure in a Patent for the Birds
Webinar | 02.22.24
Third Thursday: New York State and Local Employment Law Updates
Speaking Engagement | 02.22.24
"Third Thursday: New York State and Local Employment Law Updates," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2024.
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.
Blog Post | 02.22.24
Motion to Dismiss Based on Trade Secret Disclosure in a Patent for the Birds
Webinar | 02.22.24
Third Thursday: New York State and Local Employment Law Updates
Speaking Engagement | 02.22.24
"Third Thursday: New York State and Local Employment Law Updates," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2024.
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.
Blog Post | 02.22.24
Motion to Dismiss Based on Trade Secret Disclosure in a Patent for the Birds
Webinar | 02.22.24
Third Thursday: New York State and Local Employment Law Updates
Speaking Engagement | 02.22.24
"Third Thursday: New York State and Local Employment Law Updates," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2024.
Practices
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- IP Prosecution and Portfolio Management
- Trade Secrets
- Litigation and Trial
- Trademark Counseling and Litigation
- Patent Litigation
- E-Discovery and Information Management
- U.S. ITC Section 337
- Post-Grant Proceedings
- False Advertising Disputes and Litigation
- Intellectual Property
- Copyright Counseling and Litigation
- Health Care
- Digital Health and Health Information Technology
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.
Blog Post | 02.22.24
Motion to Dismiss Based on Trade Secret Disclosure in a Patent for the Birds
Webinar | 02.22.24
Third Thursday: New York State and Local Employment Law Updates
Speaking Engagement | 02.22.24
"Third Thursday: New York State and Local Employment Law Updates," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2024.