Atty. Matthew Pavao

Atty. Matthew Pavao

Matthew Pavao is a lawyer practicing patent counseling & prosecution, life sciences corporate partnering & licensing, medical devices and 10 other areas of law. Matthew received a M.A. degree from Boston University, and has been licensed for 20 years.

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About Matthew Pavao at a glance

Matthew Pavao is an Attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Cooley LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, ip, ip licensing, health care, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts United States Patent and Trademark Office (2006). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D. Magna, 2006) and Boston University M.A. Biochemistry Boston University M.A. Medical Sciences Boston University M.A. Biochemistry Boston University Ph.D. Biochemistry Boston University Ph.D. Medical Sciences B (—). Active member of Boston Patent Law Association American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Pavao is a lawyer practicing patent counseling & prosecution, life sciences corporate partnering & licensing, medical devices and 10 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a M.A. degree from Boston University, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Matthew practices at Cooley LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Pavao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Pavao 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.

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IP Licensing

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Matthew Pavao

Where is Matthew Pavao's law office located?
Matthew Pavao's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Cooley LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Pavao handle?
Matthew Pavao focuses on business, ip, ip licensing, health care, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Matthew Pavao practiced law?
Matthew Pavao has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Matthew Pavao go to law school?
Matthew Pavao earned their education at (J.D. Magna, 2006); (—).
How can I contact Matthew Pavao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Magna
Suffolk University
- 2006
Boston University M.A. Biochemistry Boston University M.A. Medical Sciences Boston University M.A. Biochemistry Boston University Ph.D. Biochemistry Boston University Ph.D. Medical Sciences B
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts United States Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2006

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