Edward F. Perlman

Ed Perlman has over 30 years experience in patent and trademark matters with a primary focus on trademark and branding issues worldwide, including the selection, clearance, prosecution, enforcement, and litigation of trademarks and trade dress for companies of all sizes. He has particular expertise in the development of patent and trademark licensing strategies, including the negotiation and preparation of license and other proprietary agreements.

Representative Matters

Assisted numerous start-ups and corporations of all sizes in the selection, adoption and protection of brands, some of which are now famous, in the U.S. and in foreign countries.
Added both legal and business value to a variety of patent and trademark license agreements.
Handled numerous trademark inter parte disputes, both in the U.S. and in foreign countries.

Previous Experience

At the beginning of his legal career, Ed was a Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Professional and Civic Activities

Boston Bar Association

Founding Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Committee

Boston Patent Law Association

Intellectual Property Owners Association

International Trademark Association (INTA)

Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA)

Legal Task Force

Honors and Awards

Ed has repeatedly been named one of Massachusetts’ “Super Lawyers” in the field of intellectual property law and has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America in the specialty of intellectual property.

Also Noteworthy

Ed was a member of the Firm's Executive Committee and subsequently served as President and Managing Partner for seven years.