Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Intellectual Property Law
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John V. Hobgood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law. John V., 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 John V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mark S. Leonardo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trademark Law. Mark S., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Charles Larsen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Charles, 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 Charles is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jason Kravitz heads up Nixon Peabody's IP Litigation group. Jason is a trial lawyer and his practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, privacy, and false advertising disputes. He has litigated cases involving a broad range of technologies, including software and hardware, business methods, personal care products, wireless devices, footwear, dental implants, and online advertising applications. What do you focus on? I focus on litigating and resolving intellectual property...
Kevin Canning is Counsel in the Technology and Life Sciences groups, and Medtech practice at Goodwin. Mr. Canning concentrates his legal practice in representing medical technology and software technology clients. Mr. Canning has extensive experience with patent matters for a wide range of technologies. He assists clients with the development and management of their patent portfolios and provides client counseling.
Joshua S. Jackson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Life Sciences Practice, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. Joshua S., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ashley T. Brzezinski Ph.D. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Ashley T., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ashley T. 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.
Gurunathan Laxmikanthan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Gurunathan, 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 Gurunathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Zachary Nemtzow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Zachary, 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 Zachary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lauren combines a liberal arts background and an aggressive disposition to obtain real-world results for commercial litigants and other authors, creators and technologists. No matter the forum — and she has appeared in federal, superior, probate, and land court, as well as proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board — or subject matter, Lauren evinces a commitment to quality writing and her client’s enterprise. Lauren previously performed legal work for ACLU-TN a...
Alexander D. Augst advises clients, particularly in the medical device and life sciences industries, on a variety of intellectual property issues, including worldwide patent portfolio development and strategy, patent prosecution, due diligence and freedom to operate analysis, and litigation support. Alexander helps clients identify strengths and weaknesses, and opportunities to minimize threats and maximize revenue using their patent portfolios. Read full biography here: https://www.mwe.com/p...
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