Atty. Edward R. Gates

Atty. Edward R. Gates

Edward R. Gates is a lawyer practicing intellectual property licensing, pharmaceutical intellectual property, immunology and 3 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Edward R. Gates at a glance

Edward R. Gates is a Chairman, Shareholder, Managing Partner, 2000-2005 based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, ip licensing, and health care. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1985) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradema (1985). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1984) and Yale University (B.S. Biology, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Edward R. Gates is a lawyer practicing intellectual property licensing, pharmaceutical intellectual property, immunology and 3 other areas of law
  • Edward received a B.S. degree from Yale University in 1977, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Edward practices at Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Edward R. Gates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward R. Gates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Edward R. Gates is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Massachusetts →

Intellectual Property

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

Edward R. Gates is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

IP Licensing

Edward R. Gates is one of 2,744 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in Massachusetts →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Edward R. Gates is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Edward R. Gates

Where is Edward R. Gates's law office located?
Edward R. Gates's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward R. Gates handle?
Edward R. Gates focuses on patent, ip, ip licensing, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Edward R. Gates practiced law?
Edward R. Gates has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Edward R. Gates go to law school?
Edward R. Gates earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S. Biology, 1977).
How can I contact Edward R. Gates for a consultation?
You can contact Edward R. Gates directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Edward R. Gates received?
Edward R. Gates's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston University
- 1984
B.S. Biology
Yale University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Tradema
Admitted: 1985

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