Atty. Kingsley Taft

Atty. Kingsley Taft

Kingsley Taft is a lawyer practicing business, venture capital, life sciences & biotechnology and 4 other areas of law. Kingsley received a Ph.D. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years.

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Profile Summary

About Kingsley Taft at a glance

Kingsley Taft is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Goodwin Procter LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business and ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1999). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1997) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Yale, 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kingsley Taft is a lawyer practicing business, venture capital, life sciences & biotechnology and 4 other areas of law
  • Kingsley received a Ph.D. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Kingsley practices at Goodwin Procter LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Kingsley Taft's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Kingsley Taft is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Kingsley Taft

Where is Kingsley Taft's law office located?
Kingsley Taft's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Goodwin Procter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kingsley Taft handle?
Kingsley Taft focuses on business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Kingsley Taft practiced law?
Kingsley Taft has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Kingsley Taft go to law school?
Kingsley Taft earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (Ph.D. Yale, 1993).
How can I contact Kingsley Taft for a consultation?
You can contact Kingsley Taft 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 Kingsley Taft received?
Kingsley Taft's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 1997
Ph.D. Yale
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1993

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1999

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