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Foley Hoag LLP

Intellectual Property: Patent

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Foley Hoag LLP

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Intellectual Property: Patent - New York

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Foley Hoag is noted for its broad patent expertise, frequently advising clients on matters ranging from prosecution to complex litigation. The team represents major clients from the technology and life sciences sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Foley Hoag represented IBM in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications related to their next-generation brain-inspired processor.

Strengths

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  • The Foley Hoag team is great to work with. The attorneys exhibit exceptional attention to detail and have strong technical backgrounds.

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  • The team has a good understanding of the complexities of sophisticated litigation, and is able to chart meaningful paths to success.

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  • Foley Hoag offers a thoughtful approach to complex and novel international trademark issues.

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  • The firm's main strength lies in its strategic approach to patent prosecution.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Natasha Reed
    Band 4Natasha Reed

    Natasha Reed

    Natasha Reed adept handles a range of contentious and non-contentious IP work, spanning copyright. trademark and trade dress issues. She represents significant luxury goods and consumer products companies, and has notable expertise in TTAB proceedings and anti-counterfeiting matters.

    • Natasha has strong written advocacy skills. She is also very aware of legal complexities and can put together ways of cutting through that complexity.

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    • Natasha is smart, level-headed, thoughtful, poised and reliable.

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  • Band 5Peter A Sullivan
    Band 5Peter A Sullivan

    Peter A Sullivan

    Peter Sullivan, as cochair of the firm's PTAB practice, has an established patent litigation practice. He regularly represents clients in the life sciences and technology industries.

    • Peter is well aware of commercial interests and displays considerable sophistication in how he approaches complex biomedical issues.

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    • Peter is an excellent lawyer with a rare combination of deep technical expertise and sharp commercial awareness.

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Ranked Individuals at Foley Hoag LLP (2)

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    Natasha Reed

    Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets

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