Charlotte R. Stewart-Sloan

Charlotte R. Stewart-Sloan is a highly skilled patent attorney focusing on U.S. and international patent prosecution, opinion work, and intellectual property strategy. She works with startups, universities, and businesses to secure patents in advanced technology areas, including 3D printing, batteries, coatings, medical devices, sensors, microfluidics, and water purification. Her practice includes drafting and prosecuting patent applications, conducting patentability and freedom-to-operate analyses, and advising on strategic IP portfolio management. Charlotte is committed to helping clients navigate the complexities of intellectual property law, ensuring their innovations receive strong legal protection.

Charlotte holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she conducted groundbreaking research on responsive materials for biocompatible and energy applications. She completed her B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford University, graduating with top honors. Her legal training includes a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, where she graduated first in her class and served as Comment Editor for the Suffolk University Law Review. Her combined scientific and legal expertise allows her to translate complex technologies into effective patent strategies.

Prior to joining Wolf Greenfield, Charlotte gained hands-on experience in both law and science, working as a teaching assistant in MIT’s Materials Science and Chemical Engineering departments and assisting in the development of coursework on soft materials. Her ability to align intellectual property strategies with business objectives has earned her recognition as a trusted advisor. She takes pride in understanding her clients’ innovations and providing tailored legal solutions to support their growth.

Charlotte R. Stewart-Sloan, Ph.D., is a Massachusetts intellectual property attorney and registered patent practitioner before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Recognized by Super Lawyers as a Massachusetts Rising Star and honored with multiple academic and legal awards, she brings trusted experience to complex patent and trademark matters. Dr. Stewart-Sloan is dedicated to protecting cutting-edge scientific and technological innovations, making her a go-to IP lawyer for businesses, startups, and researchers seeking robust intellectual property protection.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  PhD in Materials Science and Engineering
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  MS in Materials Science and Engineering
• Stanford University
  BS in Materials Science and Engineering

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