Noori Torabi

Noori’s patent litigation practice focuses on the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. She also represents her clients in post-grant proceedings, such as inter partes reviews, and provides counsel on IP due diligence in connection with various corporate transactions.

Noori has experience in all stages of district court litigation and post-grant proceedings including trial. As a member of multiple trial teams, Noori plays a key role in all stages of litigation, from developing case strategies, constructing invalidity and non-infringement defenses, conducting discovery including taking and defending depositions, and drafting dispositive motions, to preparing and direct-examining trial witnesses. Her extensive knowledge of patent law, combined with her technical background and Ph.D. in molecular biology, enhance her ability to consult and defend biotech and generic pharmaceutical companies in matters concerning an array of scientific issues.

In addition to her trial work, Noori advises clients on patent validity and infringement, provides freedom-to-operate analyses, conducts due diligence investigations, and offers strategic advice aligned with clients’ business objectives.

While earning her Ph.D. in molecular biology from Princeton University, Noori investigated the genetic basis of complex hereditary traits in yeast. She designed and performed various experimental and computational techniques, including high throughput phenotyping and genotyping of extremely large numbers of progeny from a cross between two yeast strains. Noori published four peer-reviewed articles in Nature and PLoS Genetics.

Noori is actively involved in pro bono work. In particular, she has worked on cases involving voting rights, immigration and education advocacy. She also regularly volunteers to help immigrants apply for asylum or citizenship.