Ellen Tyan Wong

Ellen Tyan Wong, IP Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

Over 14 years of legal practice · focused on IP, Litigation, and Patent

AssociateatFoley & Lardner LLP

Boston, MA

Practicing ip in Boston since 2012.

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Ellen Tyan Wong is an associate based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on IP, Litigation, and Patent. Ellen has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP.

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Boston, MA
Experience
over 14 years
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IP · Litigation · Patent
  • Handles IP, Litigation, and Patent matters from Boston, MA.
  • Over 14 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Ellen Tyan Wong: Ellen Tyan Wong is an associate based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on IP, Litigation, and Patent. Ellen has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Ellen Tyan Wong

Ellen concentrates on ip, litigation, and patent. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ellen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

IP cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Ellen takes ip matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ellen agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Ellen takes litigation matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ellen agrees to represent you.

Patent cases in Boston, Massachusetts

Ellen takes patent matters in Boston, Massachusetts. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ellen agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Ellen Tyan Wong — Over 14 years of Massachusetts ip experience

Ellen Tyan Wong is an associate based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on IP, Litigation, and Patent. Ellen has over 14 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP.

Ellen Tyan Wong is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, ip litigation. Ellen received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years. Ellen practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Boston, MA.

Ellen's approach to ip cases

Ellen Tyan Wong is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent application, ip litigation. Ellen received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years. Ellen practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Boston, MA.

The kind of cases Ellen takes

Ellen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip, litigation, and patent matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.

Credentials

Ellen Tyan Wong's legal education and bar admissions

  • Boston College Law School J.D. 2012 Managing Editor Boston College Law School J.D. Environmental Affairs Law Review Boston College Law School J.D. Member Boston College Law School J.D. Asian

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    B.S. Electrical · 2009

Jurisdictions

Ellen's state bar admissions

  • Massachusetts United

    2012 · ACTIVE

Ellen studied at — in Boston College Law School J.D. 2012 Managing Editor Boston College Law School J.D. Environmental Affairs Law Review Boston College Law School J.D. Member Boston College Law School J.D. Asian and B.S. Electrical in Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Law school and academic background

Ellen completed — in Boston College Law School J.D. 2012 Managing Editor Boston College Law School J.D. Environmental Affairs Law Review Boston College Law School J.D. Member Boston College Law School J.D. Asian and B.S. Electrical in Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ellen runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Ellen Tyan Wong's office in Boston

Ellen's primary office is at 111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02199. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Foley & Lardner LLP

111 Huntington Avenue

Boston, MA 02199

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Hiring guide

How to hire Ellen Tyan Wong — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ellen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Ellen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ellen's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ellen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a ip attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ellen

Ellen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ellen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Ellen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Ellen Tyan Wong

  • How much does it cost to hire Ellen for a ip case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ellen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Ellen offer a free consultation?

    Ellen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ellen's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Ellen's current terms during booking.

  • How long do ip cases in Massachusetts typically take?

    Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ellen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Ellen take my case if I'm outside Boston?

    Ellen is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ellen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Ellen?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ellen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Ellen accepting new ip clients right now?

    Ellen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

IP attorneys serving Boston, Cambridge and Worcester in Massachusetts

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