Best Lawyers Near You in Boston, Massachusetts for Litigation - Intellectual Property
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.
Renna M. Ayyash is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Renna M., 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 Renna M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 Bor-Zale is a counsel who focuses his practice on complex litigation matters, particularly intellectual property disputes. He has represented leading technology and pharmaceutical companies in high-stakes patent and trade secret cases. Mr. Bor-Zale has experience with all phases of litigation including pre-suit investigation, fact and expert discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Bor-Zale was a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Scott L. Kafker of...
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.
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....
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.
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 ...
Laura Stafford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Laura, 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 Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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