Atty. Nishat Shaikh

Atty. Nishat Shaikh

Nishat Shaikh is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Nishat received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 2001, and has been licensed for 17 years.

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About Nishat Shaikh at a glance

Nishat Shaikh is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at WilmerHale. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2009). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2009) and Cornell University (B.S. Biological, 2001). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Nishat Shaikh is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Nishat received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 2001, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Nishat practices at WilmerHale in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Nishat Shaikh's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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 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 Nishat Shaikh

Where is Nishat Shaikh's law office located?
Nishat Shaikh'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 Nishat Shaikh handle?
Nishat Shaikh focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Nishat Shaikh practiced law?
Nishat Shaikh has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Nishat Shaikh go to law school?
Nishat Shaikh earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.S. Biological, 2001).
How can I contact Nishat Shaikh for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 2009
B.S. Biological
Cornell University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2009

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