Lyssa-Michelle Morris

Lyssa represents numerous large technology companies in the strategic development and management of their high-value patent portfolios. She guides clients through the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in a wide variety of technology areas, with a focus on the electronic and software-related arts. Lyssa also assists clients in the preparation and prosecution of trademark applications in the US and abroad.

Prior to joining Holland & Hart, Lyssa practiced for many years at a national IP boutique firm. She also previously practiced as a patent agent for a New York law firm and worked as a database developer and business analyst for several large technology companies.

Preparation and Prosecution

• Patent portfolio development and management
• Domestic and international patent and trademark preparation and prosecution
• Standards-related patents

Opinions and Counseling

• Patent infringement and validity analysis
• Non-infringement/invalidity opinions
• Product design counseling

Patent Licensing and Due Diligence

• Strategic patent acquisitions
• Product clearances
• IP due diligence

TECHNOLOGIES

Electrical/Electronic/Computer Science
Wireless telecommunications, standards-based technologies, control systems, communication systems, networks, consumer products, Internet of Things (IoT), image processing, video processing, machine learning computer software, circuits, memory, autonomous vehicles, sensor devices