Laura McJilton Ph.D., IP Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Over 7 years of legal practice
AssociateatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Boston, MA
Practicing ip in Boston since 2019.
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Laura McJilton Ph.D. is an associate based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on IP. Laura has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- IP
- Handles IP matters from Boston, MA.
- Over 7 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Laura McJilton Ph.D.: Laura McJilton Ph.D. is an associate based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on IP. Laura has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Laura's practice areas in Boston
Laura concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Laura handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Laura 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 Laura agrees to represent you.
Biography
Laura McJilton Ph.D., ip attorney serving Boston
Laura McJilton Ph.D. is an associate based in Boston, MA. The practice focuses on IP. Laura has over 7 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Laura works from Boston, Massachusetts and takes on ip matters across the region.
Leveraging her technical proficiency, engineering career, and in-house experience, Laura McJilton provides business-oriented IP legal advice for software, physics, chemistry, and electronics-based technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), chemistry, OLEDs, nuclear physics, semiconductors, nanotechnology, as well as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biopharma, medtech, medical devices, radiology, digital health, health care IT, and healthtech companies. She advises clients on patenting, licensing, enforcement, diligence, and defense against infringement accusations.
Laura manages patent portfolios and conducts freedom to operate and competitive analyses and supports litigation. She also drafts and negotiates complex commercial agreements, including IP development and licensing contracts, data licensing, research and commercial collaborations, technology transactions, and major partnerships. She worked as in-house counsel supporting the digital pathology division of a large biotechnology company, including supporting all AI/ML initiatives. She has counseled on privacy compliance and is an AIGP and CIPP/US privacy professional.
Prior to her legal career, Laura worked as a senior engineer for Intel, contributing to the development of several semiconductor technology nodes. She also completed a doctorate under Nobel Laureate Richard Smalley synthesizing single-walled carbon nanotubes, interned in the Materials division of Wright Patterson Air Force Laboratory, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship supported by DARPA making smart materials at Cornell University.
Concentrations
•Intellectual property strategy, defining and implementing
•Patents
•IP Deal Diligence
•Open source software
•Data Use and AI training
•Licensing and Technology Transactions
•Patent infringement, IPR, and ITC
•Privacy and AI Governance, AI strategy
How Laura handles ip matters
Leveraging her technical proficiency, engineering career, and in-house experience, Laura McJilton provides business-oriented IP legal advice for software, physics, chemistry, and electronics-based technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), chemistry, OLEDs, nuclear physics, semiconductors, nanotechnology, as well as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biopharma,…
Who Laura represents
Laura reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Laura studied and practices
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law J.D.
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Perspectives Editor, Northwestern University Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property Ph.D., Chemistry, Rice University Millersville University of Pennsylvania B.A. Physics Millersvill
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Jurisdictions
Laura's state bar admissions
Massachusetts Illino
2019 · ACTIVE
Laura studied at — in Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law J.D. and — in Perspectives Editor, Northwestern University Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property Ph.D., Chemistry, Rice University Millersville University of Pennsylvania B.A. Physics Millersvill.
Law school and academic background
Laura completed — in Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law J.D. and — in Perspectives Editor, Northwestern University Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property Ph.D., Chemistry, Rice University Millersville University of Pennsylvania B.A. Physics Millersvill. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Laura runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Laura's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, AAS •Member, IEEE •Volunteer, Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue, 2020-Present
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Locations
Laura McJilton Ph.D.'s office in Boston
Laura's primary office is at One International Place, Suite 2000, Boston, MA, 02110. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
One International Place, Suite 2000
Boston, MA 02110
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How to hire Laura McJilton Ph.D. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Laura usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Laura charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura'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; Laura 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 Laura
Laura 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. Laura confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Laura'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 Laura McJilton Ph.D.
How much does it cost to hire Laura for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Laura walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Laura offer a free consultation?
Laura charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Laura'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. Laura gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Laura take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Laura 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 — Laura 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 Laura?
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. Laura will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Laura accepting new ip clients right now?
Laura'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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