Atty. Mark C. Fleming
Mark Fleming is co-chair of WilmerHale's Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Practice. He is an accomplished and well-regarded litigator who has appeared in more than 300 appellate cases and personally presented oral argument in 77 of them, including eight oral arguments before the Supreme Court of the United States.
Litigation Intellectual Property Attorney · Serving Boston, MA
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About Mark C. Fleming at a Glance
Mark C. Fleming is a ip attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1997) and King's College (BA, 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark C. Fleming
- Mark Fleming is co-chair of WilmerHale's Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Practice
- He is an accomplished and well-regarded litigator who has appeared in more than 300 appellate cases and personally presented oral argument in 77 of them, including eight oral arguments before the Supreme Court of the United States
- He has also argued before the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, and the First, Second, Third, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Federal, and District of Columbia Circuits
Practice Areas Explained
Mark C. Fleming's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark C. Fleming 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.
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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 Mark C. Fleming
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 Mark C. Fleming's practice in the field of ip.
Focused IP Practice
Concentrating on ip means Mark C. Fleming's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Mark C. Fleming 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 Mark C. Fleming Handles in Boston
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