Boston-based firm Gesmer Updegrove LLP has developed a strong trademark practice, advising clients on trademark portfolios, trade dress and domain name analysis, brand protection, and trademark registration across a multitude of jurisdictions. The firm services clients across a broad range of industries, including manufacturing, entertainment, and software. Matthew Connors, chair of the firm’s intellectual property practice and former USPTO examiner, specializes in providing strategic guidance to clients in the electrical and computer technology space. William Hilton is an active player in the group, focused on patent and trademark applications for technology clients, alongside advising clients on dispute resolution.
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Key clients
- Berkshire Grey, Inc.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Kadant Inc.
- HPR (Hyannis Port Research, Inc.)
- Interledger Foundation
- Incaendium Initiative Corporation
- 123 SEE, Inc
- Primetals Technologies USA LLC
- QWERK, Inc.
- Textiles Coated International
- Historic Tours of America, Inc.
- Novanta Corporation (fka Cambridge Technology, Inc.)
Work highlights
Advised Textiles Coated International on the prosecution and management of a multi-jurisdictional patent and trademark portfolio supporting its industrial and speciality materials business.
Advised Historic Tours of America, Inc. on US trademark prosecution for a portfolio supporting its tourism, educational, and entertainment offerings.
Advised World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) on international trademark prosecution across key jurisdictions relating to its core organizational branding.
Practice head
Matthew Connors
Other key lawyers
William Hilton