Atty. Heather B. Repicky
Heather B. Repicky advises on patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret issues facing companies large and small.
Litigation Intellectual Property Attorney · Serving Boston, MA
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About Heather B. Repicky at a Glance
Heather B. Repicky is a ip attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Heather B. Repicky
- Heather B. Repicky advises on patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret issues facing companies large and small
- Heather’s deep knowledge and litigation strength, combined with her strategic and direct approach, allows her to work with clients to resolve their most challenging intellectual property disputes
- Heather focuses her practice on IP and complex commercial litigation
- She is a first-chair litigator and has represented clients in all stages of the litigation life cycle, including in several patent jury trials in federal court and before the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the U.S
- Supreme Court
- A fearless and steadfast advocate, Heather is known for her unique ability to distill complex technical and factual issues into terms that are understandable to lay judges and juries across the country
- Heather’s patent litigation experience spans a number of technical areas, including medical devices, genetically modified yeasts, electronic components, and social media platforms
- Critically, Heather tailors her approach for each case, while at the same time leveraging her experience to drive value for clients
- In addition to her patent litigation experience, Heather has advised clients in trademark and copyright matters and counseled them on how to protect their brands, whether that be through proceedings in the U.S
- Patent and Trademark Office or in state and federal courts
- Clients also turn to Heather to navigate thorny commercial disputes, including litigation related to joint ventures, licensing agreements, and supply and distribution contracts
- Although Heather’s practice is national in scope, the District of Massachusetts is truly her home court
- Having litigated in the District for more than 15 years, she brings a unique local perspective to cases in the Commonwealth
- As a result, several Fortune 500 companies have retained Heather as counsel for their IP litigation in Massachusetts
- Heather is frequently quoted in the media on cutting-edge developments in the intellectual property field, including IPWatchdog, Law360, Intellectual Asset Management Magazine, and Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, among others
- Heather is also is a sought-after speaker
- she regularly presents on patent and intellectual property litigation strategies
Practice Areas Explained
Heather B. Repicky's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Heather B. Repicky handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Intellectual Property in Boston
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 Boston
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 venue, 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.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Heather B. Repicky
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Heather B. Repicky's practice in the field of ip.
Focused IP Practice
Concentrating on ip means Heather B. Repicky's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Heather B. Repicky attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Heather B. Repicky Handles in Boston
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