Atty. Robert Jacob Silverman
Robert Jacob Silverman is a lawyer practicing medical devices, sports, technology and 6 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 30 years.
Medical Devices & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 30+ Years Experience
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About Robert Jacob Silverman at a Glance
Robert Jacob Silverman is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals for the First and Federal Circuits U.S. District Courts, Distric (1996). Educated at New York University School of Law J.D. (—) and Cornell University B.A. History Cornell University B.A. cum laude University of Washington Ph.D. History of Science and Technology (—). Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Jacob Silverman
- Robert Jacob Silverman is a lawyer practicing medical devices, sports, technology and 6 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Cornell University, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Robert practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Boston, MA
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Robert Jacob Silverman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Jacob Silverman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Patent Law in Boston
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Trademark Law in Boston
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Copyright Law in Boston
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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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Trade Secrets in Boston
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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 Robert Jacob Silverman
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 Robert Jacob Silverman's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Jacob Silverman brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Robert Jacob Silverman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Robert Jacob Silverman 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 Robert Jacob Silverman Handles in Boston
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