Timothy M. "Tim" Murphy, IP Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts
Over 40 years of legal practice
Boston, MA
Practicing ip in Boston since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Timothy M. "Tim" Murphy is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on IP. Timothy has over 40 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- IP
- Handles IP matters from Boston, MASSACHUSETTS.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).
About Timothy M. "Tim" Murphy: Timothy M. "Tim" Murphy is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on IP. Timothy has over 40 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Timothy takes on
Timothy concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Timothy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Boston, Massachusetts
Timothy 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 Timothy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Timothy M. "Tim" Murphy — ip lawyer in Boston
Timothy M. "Tim" Murphy is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on IP. Timothy has over 40 years of legal experience.
Tim’s extensive experience includes patent office litigation matters such as patent interference proceedings, Inter Partes Review and reexamination proceedings. He has shaped and executed winning strategies in patent litigations. In helping clients achieve their business goals, Tim devises strategies for maximizing the value of patent portfolios for litigation, licensing or acquisition. He develops and implements strategies for protecting his clients’ key technologies and for avoiding allegations of infringement.
By working closely with clients to understand their business goals and inventions, Tim has developed intellectual property portfolios that have provided significant value to our clients. Tim has worked with clients of all sizes, and he takes a special interest in protecting the intellectual property portfolios of our clients as they grow.
The technologies that Tim has handled are wide-ranging and include: mechanical and electromechanical devices, such as electric motors, scanners and plotters, printing press technology, IV delivery systems, blood-processing equipment, surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, HVAC, and clean room systems; hardware and software inventions, such as image-processing systems, sound-processing systems, magnetic-resonance imaging, various types of tracking devices, remote-control devices, file servers, and web-based business methods; as well as recombinant proteins, antisense oligonucleotides, and a variety of pharmaceutical matters.
Tim has also worked with clients to help ensure their products do not infringe third-party patents. He has decades of experience conducting clearance studies where the competitor’s patent was determined to be invalid, or where the client’s product was determined not to infringe.
In other situations, Tim has provided guidance to clients to successfully design around competitors’ patents. Tim also has a great deal of experience preparing clearance opinions, when necessary for protecting clients from charges of willful patent infringement.
Representative cases include:
- Kotowski et al. v. Mastronardi et al.
Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences - McGuire et al. v. Schmieding (lead attorney)
Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences - Thompson et al. v. Normand et al. (lead attorney)
Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences - In re U.S. Patent No. 6,835,887 (Activision Publishing, Inc.), In re U.S. Patent No. 6,369,313 (Activision Publishing, Inc.), In re U.S. Patent No. 6,225,547 (Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.)
Inter Partes Reexamination Proceedings, USPTO - University of Western Australia, v. Academisch Ziekenhuis Leiden (lead attorney)
Patent Trial and Appeal Board - Ivera Medical Corp. v. Catheter Connections, Inc.
United States District Court for the Southern District of California - Catheter Connections, Inc. v. Ivera Medical Corp.
United States District Court for the District of Utah - Softspikes, LLC et al. v. MacNeill Engineering Company, Inc.
Trisport, Ltd. et al. v. MacNeill Engineering Company, Inc. et al.
United States District Court for the District of Delaware - MacNeill Engineering, Inc. v. Trisport, Ltd.
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts - HP Hood LLC v. Stremicks Heritage Foods LLC
United States District Court for the Southern District of California - Comair Rotron v. Papst Licensing Gmbh
United States District Court for the District of Columbia - Comair Rotron v. Nippon Densan Corporation and Nidec Corporation
United States District Court for the District of Connecticut - Comair Rotron, Inc. v. Matsushita Electric Corporation of America et al.
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey - B. Braun Medical, Inc. v. Abbott Laboratories
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania - Network Appliance, Inc. v. BlueArc Corporation
United States District Court for the Northern District of California - Precision Engineered Systems v. v Printex Products Corp.
United States District Court for the District of the Western District of New York - Amgen, Inc. v. Hoffman-La Roche Inc.
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts - APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC v. Ameridose, LLC
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey - Linotype-Hell AG v. Intergraph Corporation
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Previously, Tim worked in New York and California in the legal department of a large, multinational computer manufacturer.
How Timothy handles ip matters
Tim’s extensive experience includes patent office litigation matters such as patent interference proceedings, Inter Partes Review and reexamination proceedings. He has shaped and executed winning strategies in patent litigations. In helping clients achieve their business goals, Tim devises strategies for maximizing the value of patent portfolios for litigation, licensing or acquisition. He…
The kind of cases Timothy takes
Timothy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Columbia University
J.D. · 1985
Columbia University
B.S. · 1985
Jurisdictions
Timothy's state bar admissions
Massachusetts, Massa
1988 · ACTIVE
California, The Stat
1987 · ACTIVE
New York, New York S
1986 · ACTIVE
Timothy studied at J.D. in Columbia University and B.S. in Columbia University.
Law school and academic background
Timothy completed J.D. in Columbia University and B.S. in Columbia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Timothy runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Timothy has received 11 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected by peers for inclusion in
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tim was selected for inclusion in
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — for 2005-2007 and 2010-2020 for intellectual property.
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tau Beta Pi
2026
Best Lawyers in America — , as well as a law degree.
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Selected by peers for inclusion in (2026).
Locations
Timothy M. "Tim" Murphy's office in Boston
Timothy's primary office is at 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, Massachusetts, 02210. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Timothy M. "Tim" Murphy — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Timothy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Timothy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Timothy'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; Timothy 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 Timothy
Timothy 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. Timothy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Timothy'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 Timothy M. "Tim" Murphy
How much does it cost to hire Timothy for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Timothy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Timothy offer a free consultation?
Timothy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Timothy's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Timothy'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. Timothy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Timothy take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Timothy 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 — Timothy 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 Timothy?
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. Timothy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Timothy accepting new ip clients right now?
Timothy'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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