James F. Boyle

James F. Boyle is a highly accomplished attorney with over 35 years of experience in intellectual property and commercial litigation. As a founding member of his firm and a former president, James has played a pivotal role in shaping legal strategies for clients dealing with patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright disputes. His deep understanding of engineering principles allows him to integrate technical expertise with sound legal solutions, ensuring clients’ broader business objectives align with their intellectual property protection and enforcement strategies.

James earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University before obtaining his J.D. from Marquette University Law School. His engineering background provides him with a distinct advantage in handling complex patent litigation cases. He is admitted to practice before multiple federal district courts, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. His extensive admissions allow him to represent clients in various jurisdictions.

Throughout his career, James has successfully litigated cases involving patent infringement, trademark disputes, trade secret misappropriation, and copyright infringement, including cases related to architectural works. In addition to litigation, he assists clients with preparing and prosecuting both patent and trademark applications, ensuring their intellectual property rights are properly secured and protected. His strategic litigation and intellectual property management approach has helped numerous businesses safeguard their innovations and market positions.

James F. Boyle’s legal expertise has earned him widespread recognition, including repeated listings in Best Lawyers in America for Patent Law and Patent Litigation since 2010. He has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Patent Law and Intellectual Property Litigation multiple times and has been consistently recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2005. Chambers and Partners ranks him as a top-tier intellectual property attorney, further solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the field.

With a strong track record of success, James continues to provide clients with innovative legal strategies to protect and enforce their intellectual property rights.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Boyle Fredrickson
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, Milwaukee Bar Associations
• Member, Waukesha County Bar Associations
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
• Board of Directors, Wisconsin Intellectual Property Law Association (WIPLA)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Fellow, Wisconsin Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• Marquette University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Marquette University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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