Atty. Sarah J. Murphy

Atty. Sarah J. Murphy

Sarah Murphy is an intellectual property lawyer representing clients across a broad range of industries. Ms.

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About Sarah J. Murphy at a glance

Sarah J. Murphy is a real estate and ip attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association and District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar. Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 2020) and Clemson University (BS, 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sarah Murphy is an intellectual property lawyer representing clients across a broad range of industries
  • Ms. Murphy has worked on patent matters involving a wide range of technologies, including medical devices, software, systems engineering and data storage
  • She has also provided patent portfolio support to our Mergers and Acquisitions practice and as a CIPP/US, has leveraged her background in US privacy law to aid our clients

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah J. Murphy's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Sarah J. Murphy is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Massachusetts →

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 Sarah J. Murphy

Where is Sarah J. Murphy's law office located?
Sarah J. Murphy's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah J. Murphy handle?
Sarah J. Murphy focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Sarah J. Murphy go to law school?
Sarah J. Murphy earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (BS, 2017).
How can I contact Sarah J. Murphy for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Sarah J. Murphy received?
Sarah J. Murphy's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property.

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 2020
BS
Clemson University
- 2017

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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