Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers, an Intellectual Property law firm in Boston, announced that four of its partners have been named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 list.  The four are Bruce D. Sunstein, Kerry L. Timbers, Lawrence M. Green and Lisa M. Tittemore.  Mr. Sunstein, Mr. Timbers and Mr. Green have been named to the Best Lawyers in America list in previous years.  All four have been named to the list for Intellectual Property Litigation.  In addition, Mr. Green has been named for Patent Litigation and Patent Law.

Mr. Sunstein, founder of the firm, is a patent and intellectual property strategist for market leaders and startups in diverse industries including computer hardware and software, electronic circuits and systems, communications and speech, medical devices, pharmaceuticals bioinformatics, and mechanical devices.

Mr. Timbers, Co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice, has extensive experience trying complex patent litigations in a variety of industries including the life sciences, technology, and consumer oriented products. His trial background includes jury and non-jury cases, and arguments before the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Ms. Tittemore, Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice and Chair of the firm’s Trademark Practice, is a seasoned litigator, serving as lead counsel in patent, trademark and copyright litigation in federal courts throughout the United States.  She has extensive experience in intellectual property matters, providing strategic counsel to clients on both domestic and international issues and guiding the firm’s efforts in protecting and enforcing clients’ valuable brands and ideas.

Mr. Green, a patent lawyer partner at the firm, is highly experienced in handling pharmaceutical and biotechnology patent interferences and litigation, patent and trademark prosecution, and clearance opinions on validity, infringement and patentability.

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For more information, visit www.sunsteinlaw.com.  Contact:  Jack Rossin, Director of Client Communications, Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP; 617-443-9292; jrossin@sunsteinlaw.com