Atty. Deric X. Geng

Atty. Deric X. Geng

Dr. Geng focuses his practice on various patent prosecution and patent litigation areas, and more specifically on US and foreign patent prosecution, due diligence, prior art and patentability search, freedom to operate analysis, inter partes review and patent litigation.

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About Deric X. Geng at a glance

Deric X. Geng is a real estate and ip attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dr. Geng focuses his practice on various patent prosecution and patent litigation areas, and more specifically on US and foreign patent prosecution, due diligence, prior art and patentability search, freedom to operate analysis, inter partes review and patent litigation
  • Dr. Geng has helped a variety of startup, mid-size and well-established clients in the life sciences sector, including chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and energy industries, to obtain patent protection in the US and foreign countries
  • Dr. Geng's practice focus also includes Hatch-Waxman and other patent litigations for leading pharmaceutical companies

Practice Areas Explained

Deric X. Geng's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deric X. Geng handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

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

Deric X. Geng is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

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 Deric X. Geng

Where is Deric X. Geng's law office located?
Deric X. Geng's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deric X. Geng handle?
Deric X. Geng focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Deric X. Geng go to law school?
Deric X. Geng earned their education at (J.D., 2013).
How can I contact Deric X. Geng for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Deric X. Geng received?
Deric X. Geng's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 2013

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

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