Clients turn to Joe Gratz to handle trailblazing litigation where copyright and trademark law meet new technologies. An experienced litigator, Joe draws on his strong technical background to distill complex issues into simple, accurate concepts for judges, juries, and clients.

Joe’s cases have set key precedents in Internet law, from the Google Books case that laid the groundwork for today’s generative AI innovations to key cases establishing the boundaries of intermediary liability. In addition to representing their interests in the courtroom, Joe helps his clients navigate their thorniest product counseling puzzles to reduce the risk of litigation.


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Joseph C. Gratz

Partner
Morrison & Foerster
California

Practice Area: Copyright, Patent Litigation, Trademark

All-Star

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

"Joe combines technical acumen with deep legal expertise."


MY CLIENT PHILOSOPHY

"My clients need clear, actionable advice that takes into account the pace and complexities of rapidly emerging technologies. The resulting understanding of the legal landscape and how their innovations fit into it helps my clients avoid litigation, and win when litigation can't be avoided."

– Joseph C. Gratz

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Clients turn to Joe Gratz to handle trailblazing litigation where copyright and trademark law meet new technologies. An experienced litigator, Joe draws on his strong technical background to distill complex issues into simple, accurate concepts for judges, juries, and clients.

Joe’s cases have set key precedents in Internet law, from the Google Books case that laid the groundwork for today’s generative AI innovations to key cases establishing the boundaries of intermediary liability. In addition to representing their interests in the courtroom, Joe helps his clients navigate their thorniest product counseling puzzles to reduce the risk of litigation.

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+1-415-268-6066

Joseph C. Gratz

Partner
Morrison & Foerster
California

Practice Area: Copyright, Patent Litigation, Trademark

M&A All-Star

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Clients turn to Joe Gratz to handle trailblazing litigation where copyright and trademark law meet new technologies. An experienced litigator, Joe draws on his strong technical background to distill complex issues into simple, accurate concepts for judges, juries, and clients.

Joe’s cases have set key precedents in Internet law, from the Google Books case that laid the groundwork for today’s generative AI innovations to key cases establishing the boundaries of intermediary liability. In addition to representing their interests in the courtroom, Joe helps his clients navigate their thorniest product counseling puzzles to reduce the risk of litigation.

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