Atty. Michael A. Diener

Atty. Michael A. Diener

Michael A. Diener is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, antitrust / trade law, patent infringement and 5 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Michael A. Diener at a glance

Michael A. Diener is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at WilmerHale. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on patent, copyright, ip, m&a, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1991). Educated at Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., 1991) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (S.B. Electrical, 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael A. Diener is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, antitrust / trade law, patent infringement and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a S.B. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Michael practices at WilmerHale in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A. Diener's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Copyright Law

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Michael A. Diener is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Trade Secrets

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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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Where is Michael A. Diener's law office located?
Michael A. Diener's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is WilmerHale. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A. Diener handle?
Michael A. Diener focuses on patent, copyright, ip, m&a, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Michael A. Diener practiced law?
Michael A. Diener has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Michael A. Diener go to law school?
Michael A. Diener earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (S.B. Electrical, 1986).
How can I contact Michael A. Diener for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael A. Diener received?
Michael A. Diener's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Ohio State University College of Law
- 1991
S.B. Electrical
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1986

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1991

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