Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Litigation - Intellectual Property
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.
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.
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.
Karl T. Fisher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Karl is based in Boston, MA and practices patent and trademark litigation, as well as Lanham Act false advertising matters and Trade Secret disputes nationwide. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karl is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bryan Harrison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Bryan, 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 Bryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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...
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...
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.
Christina Luo represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation in federal court and investigations across a range of practice areas, including civil and criminal antitrust law, intellectual property, trademark, trade secret, white-collar, and business litigation. Ms. Luo has experience in all stages of litigation, including handling fast-moving cases during discovery, taking and defending depositions, and serving as a key member of a trial team.
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.
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...
Zach Nemtzow focuses his practice on intellectual property matters, including patent prosecution, post grant proceedings and patent litigation. Mr. Nemtzow handles matters in a wide range of technology fields including data storage, telecommunications networks, mobile devices, semiconductors and consumer products.
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.
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.
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