Atty. Timothy Michael Murphy

Atty. Timothy Michael Murphy

Timothy Michael Murphy is a lawyer practicing patent practice, litigation practice, licensing and 1 other area of law. Timothy received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 1985, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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Profile Summary

About Timothy Michael Murphy at a glance

Timothy Michael Murphy is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on ip and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), California (1987), and Massachusetts registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1988). Educated at Columbia University (J.D. Mechanical, 1985) and Columbia University (B.S. Mechanical, 1985). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional and Community Involvement •Tim is currently on the Steering Committee for the Intellectual Property Law Section of the Boston Bar Association, Previously, he was Chair of the Education Committee of the BBA and on the Board of Editors of the Boston Bar Journal, and he has held other positions at the BBA, and Tim has also lectured for, written for, and chaired programs at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Timothy Michael Murphy is a lawyer practicing patent practice, litigation practice, licensing and 1 other area of law
  • Timothy received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 1985, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Timothy practices at Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy Michael Murphy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy Michael Murphy 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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Civil Litigation

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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 Timothy Michael Murphy

Where is Timothy Michael Murphy's law office located?
Timothy Michael Murphy's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy Michael Murphy handle?
Timothy Michael Murphy focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Timothy Michael Murphy practiced law?
Timothy Michael Murphy has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Timothy Michael Murphy go to law school?
Timothy Michael Murphy earned their education at (J.D. Mechanical, 1985); (B.S. Mechanical, 1985).
How can I contact Timothy Michael Murphy for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Timothy Michael Murphy received?
Timothy Michael Murphy's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D. Mechanical
Columbia University
- 1985
B.S. Mechanical
Columbia University
- 1985

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
California
Admitted: 1987
Massachusetts registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1988

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