John J. Cotter
About John J. Cotter
John J. Cotter is a lawyer based in Boston, MA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. John J. Cotter is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Patent Law
Current Firm: K&L Gates LLP
Education: Suffolk University, J.D., graduated 1989 and Northeastern University, B.S.M.E.
Location: Boston, MA
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