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Intellectual Property: Licensing | USA

Massachusetts

Intellectual Property covers disputes related to patent, copyright and trademark infringement. Litigation concerning trade secrets also features. We also feature related issues such as licensing and IP commercialization (US patent prosecution).

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Band 1

  1. Amanda F. Austin
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    Amanda F. Austin
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Amanda Austin of Covington & Burling advises major life sciences companies on a wide array of transactional IP matters, including licensing and collaborations, acquisitions and partnerships.

  2. David M. McIntosh
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    David M. McIntosh
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    David McIntosh advises on a host of transactional matters, including licensing and strategic collaborations.
  3. Hannah England
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    Hannah England
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked

    Hannah England is involved in a variety of matters related to the life sciences industry and is adept at handling collaboration and licensing agreements for high-profile clients.

  4. Matthew Karlyn
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    Matthew Karlyn
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked

    Matthew Karlyn is highlighted for his work advising life sciences companies on licensing and prosecution.

  5. Melissa Rones
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    Melissa Rones
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Melissa Rones is frequently called upon by life sciences companies to advise on a wide range of IP issues, including licensing, monetization and general portfolio management.
  6. Sarah Cooleybeck
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    Sarah Cooleybeck
    Foley Hoag LLP
    Foley Hoag LLP | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked

    Sarah Cooleybeck focuses her practice on the life sciences industry and is noted for handling collaboration and licensing agreements for her clients, in addition to providing practical and strategic advice on IP issues.

  7. Sarah Gagan
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    Sarah Gagan
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked

    Sarah Gagan of Paul Hastings is adept at advising clients on a host of IP issues, including licensing matters. She is particularly noted for her sophisticated representation of technology sector companies.

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Band 2

  1. Abigail Gregor
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    Abigail Gregor
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Abigail Gregor is commended for her expertise in life sciences and biotech intellectual property licensing. She counsels clients in license agreements, collaborations and royalty monetization.

  2. Erica Han
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    Erica Han
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Erica Han is noted for her expertise in intellectual property licensing, advising clients on complex commercial agreements and transactions involving brand strategy, trademark protection and royalty buy-up considerations.

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    Farah Gerdes
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Farah Gerdes of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advises clients on a range of transactional intellectual property matters. She represents companies in collaboration and partnerships, build-to-buy arrangements and research and development agreements.

  4. 2
    Prashant Girinath
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Prashant Girinath is commended for his expertise in licensing matters, frequently assisting technology companies in the management and protection of their intellectual property portfolios.

  5. Stephen G Charkoudian
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    Stephen G Charkoudian
    Goodwin Procter LLP
    Goodwin Procter LLP | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Stephen Charkoudian is noted for his handling of issues such as strategic partnerships and collaboration agreements for significant clients from a range of industry sectors.
  6. Theresa C Kavanaugh
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    Theresa C Kavanaugh
    Goodwin Procter LLP
    Goodwin Procter LLP | Intellectual Property: Licensing
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Theresa Kavanaugh is a seasoned attorney in the life sciences industry, who regularly represents clients in complex patent matters. She specializes in FDA Orange Book listing strategy and regularly handles patent portfolio strategy.