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Atty. James Herbert Velema

Atty. James Herbert Velema

James Herbert Velema is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, life sciences / biotechnology. James received a degree from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Boston Boston 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About James Herbert Velema at a glance

James Herbert Velema is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Lathrop Gage LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2009). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2009) and Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada B.Sc. Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Biology Tufts University (M.S. Biology, 2004). Active member of Boston Patent Law Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James Herbert Velema is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, life sciences / biotechnology
  • James received a degree from Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • James practices at Lathrop Gage LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James Herbert Velema's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Herbert Velema 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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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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Where is James Herbert Velema's law office located?
James Herbert Velema's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Lathrop Gage LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Herbert Velema handle?
James Herbert Velema focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Herbert Velema practiced law?
James Herbert Velema has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did James Herbert Velema go to law school?
James Herbert Velema earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (M.S. Biology, 2004).
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 2009
M.S. Biology
Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada B.Sc. Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Biology Tufts University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2009

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