Complex Investigations & Litigation

Family Office Services

Finance & Restructuring

Life Sciences & Technology Companies

Private Equity and M&A

An Update on Obviousness-Type Double Patenting (ODP)

In this episode of Choate’s IP Insights podcast series, Kristen Buteau and Stephanie Schonewald discuss obviousness-type double patenting (ODP) rejections issued by the USPTO based on the claims of later-filed, later-expiring unrelated patents and review a recent ex parte appeal case that addresses such rejections.

Choate Elects Four to Partnership for 2025

Four Choate attorneys – Xiaodong Li, Bryana T. McGillycuddy, Michael A. Shinall, and Sean M. Small - have been elected to partnership of the firm, effective January 1, 2025.

Update Memo: The CTA Has Been Suspended Again

On December 26, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was suspended again by an order of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Why Choate?

Our lawyers perform high-stakes work in a people-first environment from day one.

Law Students

Join the next generation of exceptional lawyers - begin your career as a summer associate at Choate.

2L Fellowships

Unique opportunities for exceptional 2L students to participate in our summer program.

Lateral Attorneys and Patent Practitioners

Transition to a highly-focused Boston law firm with a personalized approach to your development.

Business Professionals

Work side-by-side with lawyers in one of Boston’s leading law firms.