Atty. Alan B. Sherr

Atty. Alan B. Sherr

Alan B. Sherr is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, patent application, patents and 3 other areas of law.

Cambridge Cambridge 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Alan B. Sherr at a glance

Alan B. Sherr is a patent and ip attorney based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1977). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (B.S.E.E. Stanford, 1969). Serands clients in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Alan B. Sherr is a lawyer practicing life sciences & biotechnology, patent application, patents and 3 other areas of law
  • Alan received a B.S.E.E. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1969, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Alan practices in Cambridge, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Alan B. Sherr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan B. Sherr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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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 Cambridge 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 Alan B. Sherr

Where is Alan B. Sherr's law office located?
Alan B. Sherr's law practice is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan B. Sherr handle?
Alan B. Sherr focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Alan B. Sherr practiced law?
Alan B. Sherr has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Alan B. Sherr go to law school?
Alan B. Sherr earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S.E.E. Stanford, 1969).
How can I contact Alan B. Sherr for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1977
B.S.E.E. Stanford
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1977

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