Atty. James J. Foster

Atty. James J. Foster

James J. Foster is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, patent litigation, technical litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About James J. Foster at a glance

James J. Foster is a Shareholder based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1971) and Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Second, Fourth, Eighth and Federal Ci (1989). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1970) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S.E.E., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James J. Foster is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, patent litigation, technical litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • James J. received a B.S.E.E. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • James J. practices at Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C. in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Foster's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. Foster handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

James J. Foster is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Massachusetts →

Trademark Law

James J. Foster is one of 23,222 trademark attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trademark attorneys in Massachusetts →

Copyright Law

James J. Foster is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Massachusetts →

Intellectual Property

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

James J. Foster is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James J. Foster is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 James J. Foster

Where is James J. Foster's law office located?
James J. Foster'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 James J. Foster handle?
James J. Foster focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James J. Foster practiced law?
James J. Foster has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did James J. Foster go to law school?
James J. Foster earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S.E.E., 1967).
How can I contact James J. Foster for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James J. Foster received?
James J. Foster's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1970
B.S.E.E.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1971
Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Second, Fourth, Eighth and Federal Ci
Admitted: 1989

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