Atty. Derek S. Lam

Atty. Derek S. Lam

Derek S. Lam is a lawyer practicing intellectual property.

Boston Boston 16 J. Erfahrung 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek S. Lam at a glance

Derek S. Lam is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at WilmerHale. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2010) and New Jersey (2018). Educated at University of Minnesota (J.D., 2009) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S. Computer, 2001). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek S. Lam is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Derek received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2001, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Derek practices at WilmerHale in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek S. Lam's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek S. Lam handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek S. Lam

Where is Derek S. Lam's law office located?
Derek S. Lam's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is WilmerHale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek S. Lam handle?
Derek S. Lam focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Derek S. Lam practiced law?
Derek S. Lam has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Derek S. Lam go to law school?
Derek S. Lam earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S. Computer, 2001).
How can I contact Derek S. Lam for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota
- 2009
B.S. Computer
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2010
New Jersey
Admitted: 2018

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