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Mintz

Intellectual Property

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The Mintz Boston IP team is recognized for depth of capability in patent and trade secret litigation at the International Trade Commission and in District Courts, and in related IPRs, patent transactions, and for patent prosecution in medical devices, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and high technology. The team is also recognized for its collaboration across practices, working hand-in-hand with attorneys in other practices to bring success to clients with patent needs across the patent and trade secret spectrum. The Boston IP team is more than 50 attorneys, patent agents and technical advisors working with clients as diverse as globally dominant companies .

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Intellectual Property - Massachusetts

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Mintz boasts a broad IP practice capable of advising clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious patent matters. The team is experienced acting in disputes before the PTAB and ITC, as well as federal and district courts. The law firm is further noted for its experience in portfolio management and patent prosecution. The practice offers particular expertise within the life sciences sector.
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Work Highlights

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  • Mintz represents A2 Biotherapeutics in IP strategy and portfolio management.

Strengths

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  • Mintz has the experience, expertise, and bench to handle large, complex patent litigation.

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  • The team at Mintz have very strong commercial knowledge and are valuable strategic partners in addition to being very good lawyers.

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  • The team are very nimble, with a huge amount of focus on the company and our interests.

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  • The team are extremely proactive and extremely responsive.

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  • Mintz are very speedy and responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Renaud
    Michael Renaud

    Michael Renaud

    Michael Renaud chairs the firm's IP group and offers substantial experience representing clients in high-stakes patent disputes, particularly those involving complex technology. He is frequently engaged to handle proceedings before the ITC.

    • Michael is a great strategist and litigator.

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    • Michael is a terrific litigator with an acute sense of the commercial opportunities in the patent market.

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    • Michael is a rare combination of lawyer and business partner.

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    • Michael is a brilliant lawyer and savvy both at court and in negotiation.

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    • Michael is super approachable and responsive too. I can't say enough about his ability.

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  • Lisa Adams
    Lisa Adams

    Lisa Adams

    Lisa Adams demonstrates particular strength advising clients on patent prosecution and portfolio management. She frequently acts for major life sciences and technology companies.

    • Lisa is extremely proactive and responsive.

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  • William C Geary
    William C Geary

    William C Geary

    William Geary provides strategic advice to his clients on IP matters. He frequently represents life sciences clients on transactions and patent portfolio development.

    • William is personable, diligent, knowledgeable and extremely responsive.

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    • William is very good at asking the right questions, showing his depth of knowledge. I definitely rate him very highly.

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