
Working closely with companies at all stages of growth, in both US and foreign jurisdictions, Goodwin is lauded for its licensing, technology transactions, patent enforcement, prosecution and counseling. Capable of acting in various industries, clients span tech, life sciences, private equity, and financial services. In Boston Catherine McCarty co-heads the IP practice group, bringing expertise in IP to help clients in pharma and chemistry matters protect their innovations. Silicon Valley’s James Riley co-heads the group and frequently represents emerging growth tech companies and venture capital firms in licensing matters. Adept in technology, data and IP transactions is Boston-based lawyer Stephen Charkoudian. Kingsley Taft is well-versed in supporting emerging to mature life science companies. Washington DC’s Noelle Dubiansky possesses broad capabilities in IP including licensing and commercial undertakings for a diverse clientele including biotech, pharma and medical devices. Bethany Withers specializes in tech data, publicity rights and IP matters. Unless otherwise stated, all lawyers are based in Boston.
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‘Exceptionally strong licensing and collaborations practice with deep understanding of market and industry, and highly skilled negotiators. ’
Key clients
- Fox Robotics
- Swift Solar
- Renesas
- Yassir
- Fashionphile
- Balsa
- PsiQuantum
- Honest Day’s Work
- Blackbird Labs
- Coverdash
Work highlights
- Advised PsiQuantum on a number of strategic commercial and licensing agreements alongside its $1 billion investment from the Australia government.
- Advised Renesas in the acquisition and IP licensing of Transphorm.
- Advised Prime Medicine on its strategic research collaboration and license agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head
Catherine McCarty; James Riley
Other key lawyers
Stephen Charkoudian; Kingsley Taft; Noelle Dubiansky; Bethany Withers