Intellectual Property Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 22+ Years Experience
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About Margaret E. Ives at a Glance
Margaret E. Ives is a patent, business, ip, and litigation attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2004), District of Columbia (2005), and Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2007). Educated at The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Connecticut College (B.A., 1999). Active member of Maryland State, Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Margaret E. Ives
- Mrs. Margaret E. Ives is a lawyer practicing patent infringement, major commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation and 1 other area of law
- Margaret received a B.A. degree from Connecticut College in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Margaret practices in Boston, MA
Practice Areas Explained
Margaret E. Ives's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Margaret E. Ives handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Patent Law in Boston
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Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in Boston
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Margaret E. Ives is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →
Civil Litigation in Boston
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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 Margaret E. Ives
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 Margaret E. Ives's practice in the field of patent, business, ip, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Margaret E. Ives brings 22+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland, District of Columbia, and Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, Margaret E. Ives can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, business, and ip, Margaret E. Ives 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 Margaret E. Ives 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 Margaret E. Ives Handles in Boston
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