Best Lawyers Near You in Boston, Massachusetts for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Madeleine Laupheimer represents a variety of clients in intellectual property litigation matters. Her practice includes litigation before federal district courts, appellate courts and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Laupheimer was a law clerk to the Honorable Richard G. Taranto of the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the Honorable F. Dennis Saylor, IV of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts. As a law student, Ms. Laupheimer s...
Nina Garcia focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation. She counsels prominent technology companies involved in global patent disputes and assists clients with patent litigation in federal district courts and in Section 337 investigations before the United States International Trade Commission. These disputes involve a variety of technologies, including smartphones, semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.
Alexander Friel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Alexander, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
James Lyons focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation matters. His cases involve a wide range of technologies, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, computer hardware, and consumer electronics. Mr. Lyons’ practice encompasses all stages of litigation. Mr. Lyons has also advised clients on intellectual property concerns related to corporate transactions and overseas investments.
Amy L. Mahan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Amy L., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Disha Patel focuses her practice on complex litigation matters, particularly intellectual property disputes. Ms. Patel has represented clients – both patent holders and accused infringers – in cases involving a range of technologies. She also maintains an active pro bono practice, which has included defensive asylum proceedings, child support and custody litigation, and reproductive rights litigation. Ms. Patel has argued in federal district court, served as lead trial counsel in ...
Edward A. Day is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Edward A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Edward A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
George F. Manley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. George F., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Anastasia Greenberg focuses her practice on a variety of complex intellectual property matters, including litigation, pre-litigation/due-diligence and prosecution/portfolio management. Dr. Greenberg supports emerging and established clients in the life sciences industry and has handled a wide array of technical matters spanning biologics and medical devices, including macromolecules, antibodies, vaccines, drug delivery systems and molecular diagnostic devices. She has represented clients in p...
Alison Burton focuses her practice on complex litigation matters, particularly intellectual property disputes. Ms. Burton has represented clients in patent cases involving a variety of technologies, such as pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and smartphones. Ms. Burton has experience with all phases of litigation, including fact and expert discovery, motion practice, claim construction, trial, and appeal.
Sarah Murphy is an intellectual property lawyer representing clients across a broad range of industries. Ms. Murphy has worked on patent matters involving a wide range of technologies, including medical devices, software, systems engineering and data storage. She has also provided patent portfolio support to our Mergers and Acquisitions practice and as a CIPP/US, has leveraged her background in US privacy law to aid our clients.
Tyler Shearer focuses his practice on antitrust and competition law. Prior to joining the firm, he clerked for the Honorable Steven M. Colloton of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, externed for the Honorable Juan R. Torruella of the First Circuit Court of Appeals and was a WilmerHale summer associate.
Harry Hanson focuses his practice on complex intellectual property matters. Mr. Hanson assists a variety of clients in trademark disputes and in patent litigation in federal district court, before the United States International Trade Commission and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and at the Federal Circuit. He has represented clients in patent disputes involving a broad range of technological fields, including pharmaceuticals, smartphones, tablet computers and microprocessor technologies....
Sarah J. Fischer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Sarah J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Labdhi Sheth Desai is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Labdhi, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Labdhi is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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