Patent Law
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Kathleen M Williams Ph.D. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Kathleen M, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathleen M is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jurisdiction
Massachusetts
State Capital
Boston
Highest Court
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Bar Association
Massachusetts Bar Association
Typical Consultation
$150-$300
Typical Hourly Range
$250-$450/hr
Fee Model Notes
Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
Lisa Rodriguez
I engaged Kathleen Williams to assist my startup with a complex licensing agreement for a novel diagnostic platform. Her dual qualifications as a Ph.D. and a patent attorney were immediately evident and invaluable. She didn't just review the legal language; she deeply understood the underlying science, which allowed her to identify technical nuances in the IP clauses that a non-specialist would have missed. Her background in biotechnology and life sciences, and the recognition she's received in patent law, gave us immense confidence. Kathleen was strategic, patient in explaining our options, and ultimately helped us secure terms that protected our core technology while enabling the partnership. The only minor critique would be that during particularly busy periods, response times could occasionally stretch to 48 hours, but her replies were always thorough and worth the wait. Working with her at Nutter McClennen & Fish was a positive experience, and I would not hesitate to recommend her for any biotech-related intellectual property matter.
