Atty. Jonathan A. Cox
Jonathan Cox focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation. He counsels prominent technology and life-sciences companies involved in global patent disputes and assists clients with patent litigation in federal district courts and in Section 337 investigations before the United States International Trade Commission (ITC).
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA
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About Jonathan A. Cox at a Glance
Jonathan A. Cox is a ip and appellate attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan A. Cox
- Jonathan Cox focuses his practice on intellectual property litigation
- He counsels prominent technology and life-sciences companies involved in global patent disputes and assists clients with patent litigation in federal district courts and in Section 337 investigations before the United States International Trade Commission (ITC)
- Mr. Cox has assisted clients with patent cases and related litigation featuring a variety of technologies, including microprocessor design and fabrication, telecommunications standards, antennas, transceivers, cryptography, pulse oximeters, video codecs, laser-driven light sources and smart utility meters
- He has also represented life-sciences innovators in litigation involving alleged infringement and licensing issues, including cases involving antiretrovirals for prevention of HIV infection, ferric citrate treatments for anemia and hyperphosphatemia, and cancer therapies based on the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway
- He has also litigated cases at the intersection of antitrust and patent law, including by developing and presenting public interest arguments in ITC investigations involving competition issues
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan A. Cox's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan A. Cox 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.
Jonathan A. Cox is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →
Appellate Practice in Boston
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Jonathan A. Cox
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 Jonathan A. Cox's practice in the field of ip and appellate.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip and appellate, Jonathan A. Cox can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Jonathan A. Cox 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 Jonathan A. Cox Handles in Boston
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