Leah R. McCoy

Leah R. McCoy is an accomplished trial lawyer and advocate based in Boston, focusing her practice on complex commercial and intellectual property litigation. She represents clients in high-stakes disputes involving utility and design patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and unfair competition law, as well as government contracts, securities, and products liability matters. Leah’s reputation for detail-oriented preparation and creative problem-solving has made her a trusted advisor in cases spanning a wide range of industries and technologies.

Leah earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the College of St. Benedict in 2004 and her Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law in 2008, where she served as Managing Editor of the Northeastern University Law Journal. Her diverse background, prior to law school, as a professional ceramic artist and writer for an art magazine, enhances her distinctive perspective in evaluating and enforcing design patents, combining creativity with legal precision.

Leah has extensive experience managing all stages of district court and ITC litigation, including pre-suit investigations, pleadings, discovery, depositions, expert witness management, summary judgment briefing, and trial preparation. She also represents clients before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in inter partes review proceedings. Her technical versatility spans a range of products, including LED lighting, GPS systems, medical devices, fire safety instruments, adaptive clothing, and consumer electronics.

Leah R. McCoy has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2023–2025) for her work in Intellectual Property Law. Beyond her litigation practice, she is deeply committed to pro bono advocacy, focusing on civil liberties, wrongful convictions, and family law. Her contributions include drafting an amicus brief for the Massachusetts Appeals Court addressing discriminatory jury selection and assisting small businesses with trademark registration. Leah’s dedication to justice, innovation, and client service defines her as a leading voice in intellectual property and complex litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Special Counsel, McCarter & English, LLP
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Northeastern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• College of St. Benedict
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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