About Diana Barrett

Diana Barrett Kruze practices highbrow property law at Morrison & Foerster LLP in Martinez, California — She joined the State Bar of California in 2006. The company focuses on patent regulation, offering a variety of services from patent prosecution to legal proceedings. Diana's talent extends to complex technology and lifestyles sciences issues, making her a valuable asset to the firm and its clients. She holds a J.D. from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, which she earned in 2006. Prior to that, she obtained a B.A.

from New York University in 2001, where she studied Political Science, Russian Studies, and Physics. This numerous instructional background enables her to approach legal demanding situations from more than one perspectives, particularly within the hastily evolving area of technology. Most of her work includes advising clients on patent strategy, including filing purposes and defending against infringement claims. Cases usually encompass a number of stages, from preliminary consultations to litigation and appeals. Diana additionally serves as an arbitrator and mediator, using her abilities to resolve disputes effectively and successfully. Her position as a Superior Court Commissioner further enhances her understanding of the legal process.

This offers special insights into court procedures and rulings. Before becoming a member of Morrison & Foerster in 2006, she worked as a judicial law clerk in 2010. This role allowed her to work closely with judges and achieve firsthand information of court operations. In addition, Diana has served as a part-time law professor since 2016, sharing her expertise with law students and contributing to the subsequent generation of lawyers. Diana is actively involved in various professional associations, which helps her live current with advancements in intellectual property law. Her dedication to continuing education and expert boom is clear in her participation in panels focused on technology, healthcare, and complex business issues.

She has additionally contributed to the legal community as a special grasp and discovery referee since 2020, further showcasing her expertise in managing complex legal matters. With a robust background in both law and technology, Diana Barrett Kruze is well-equipped to handle the demanding situations of highbrow real estate law. Her knowledge and education role her as a pacesetter in her area, devoted to providing clients with realistic and strategic legal answers.

Education

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

J.D. (2006)

2006

New York University

B.A. (2001) | Political Science, Russian Studies and Physics

1997

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Arbitrator, Mediator, Special Master & Discovery Referee

Judicate West
2020

Technology, Complex, Life Sciences, Healthcare and Commercial Panels

American Arbitration Association
2020

Superior Court Commissioner

Superior Court of California
2019

Adjunct Professor

University of California, Hastings College of the Law
2016

Judicial Law Clerk

U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
2010

Partner

Morrison & Foerster LLP
2006

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Types of Cases Handled

intellectual property patents

Legal Services Scope

Consultations Litigation Appeals

Office Locations

Main Office

 725 Court St DEPARTMENT 57 Martinez CA 94553

Office 2

 425 Market St 32nd Fl San Francisco CA 94105