Atty. John Joseph Cotter

Atty. John Joseph Cotter

John Joseph Cotter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip litigation, ip procurement and portfolio management. John received a B.S.M.E. degree from Northeastern University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Joseph Cotter at a glance

John Joseph Cotter is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1989) and New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District (1990). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1989) and Northeastern University (B.S.M.E. Mechanical, 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Joseph Cotter is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip litigation, ip procurement and portfolio management
  • John received a B.S.M.E. degree from Northeastern University in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices at K&L Gates LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

John Joseph Cotter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Joseph Cotter 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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Civil Litigation

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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 John Joseph Cotter

Where is John Joseph Cotter's law office located?
John Joseph Cotter's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Joseph Cotter handle?
John Joseph Cotter focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has John Joseph Cotter practiced law?
John Joseph Cotter has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John Joseph Cotter go to law school?
John Joseph Cotter earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S.M.E. Mechanical, 1985).
How can I contact John Joseph Cotter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Joseph Cotter received?
John Joseph Cotter's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1989
B.S.M.E. Mechanical
Northeastern University
- 1985

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1989
New York U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District
Admitted: 1990

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