Gary E. Lambert

Gary E. Lambert is the founder and managing partner of Lambert Shortell & Connaughton, whose practice focuses on high-stakes patent and trademark infringement litigation. He serves as lead or local counsel in federal courts across Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. His work includes patent prosecution, trademark registration, licensing, infringement disputes, mediation, arbitration, and settlement. He has represented Fortune 500 companies, midsize businesses, small businesses, and individual inventors in complex intellectual property law matters.

Gary earned his J.D., with honors, from Drake University Law School, where he served as Managing Editor of the Drake Law Review. He earned his B.S. in Chemistry and Biology from Valparaiso University. He later earned an M.S. in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. His scientific and legal education supports a practice involving biotechnology, software, engineering, energy, environmental innovations, and other technical fields.

Gary has obtained hundreds of patents and registered trademarks for clients across diverse industries and technologies. His work has involved mechanical systems, electrical technologies, software, business methods, biotechnology, computer systems, musical instruments, energy, and environmental innovations. He has tried hundreds of jury and bench trials in state and federal courts. His background includes prior service as a criminal prosecutor and defense counsel in the US Marine Corps.

Gary E. Lambert is admitted in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Iowa, and before the US Patent and Trademark Office. His federal admissions include the First Circuit, Federal Circuit, Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and several US district courts. His practice combines technical knowledge, courtroom experience, and intellectual property strategy for clients involved in patent, trademark, copyright, and licensing disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Managing Partner, Lambert Shortell & Connaughton
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Iowa State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• New Hampshire
• Maine
• Iowa

Education

• Drake University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) with Honors
• U.S. Army War College
  MS in Strategic Studies
• Valparaiso University
  BS in Chemistry & Biology

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