Karen Boyd
About Karen Boyd
Karen Boyd is a lawyer based in San Mateo, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Karen Boyd is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Mateo, California
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Patent Law
- Trade Secrets Law
Current Firm: Thompson Hine LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: San Mateo, CA
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