Atty. Philip C. Swain
Philip C. Swain is a lawyer practicing litigation, patent litigation, patent post grant proceedings and 3 other areas of law.
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Philip C. Swain is a Partner; Registered Patent Attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Foley Hoag LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on patent, ip, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), Massachusetts (1985), District of Columbia (1988), and California U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the Souther (1990). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Tufts University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Philip C. Swain is a lawyer practicing litigation, patent litigation, patent post grant proceedings and 3 other areas of law
- Philip C. received a degree from Tufts University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Philip C. practices at Foley Hoag LLP in Boston, MA
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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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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