Lisa Adams

Lisa Adams is a Member in Mintz’s Boston office and an intellectual property attorney who advises startups, growing businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. Her practice covers patent prosecution, patent portfolio strategy, patent opinions, trademark and copyright matters, and post-grant proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She works with clients in medical technology, life sciences, robotics, manufacturing, energy, sustainability, and other technology-driven industries to protect innovations and support commercial goals.

Lisa earned her J.D. from New England Law and a B.S. in Chemistry from Texas State University. Her scientific education gives her a practical foundation for understanding technical products, processes, materials, and medical devices. Combined with her legal training, this background supports her ability to evaluate patentability, explain complex intellectual property issues, and develop protection strategies that align with a client’s technology, competitive position, and long-term business plans.

Lisa’s experience includes preparing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting freedom-to-operate and clearance studies, developing patent portfolio maps, performing intellectual property due diligence, and advising on acquisitions. She has helped a medical device company assess design-around options following patent litigation and developed an IP strategy for an inhaler-monitoring startup that supported a successful exit. She has also advised a fueling systems manufacturer on worldwide patent and trademark strategy, prosecution, and enforcement.

Lisa Adams is recognized for strategic counseling, direct communication, and a detailed understanding of her clients’ businesses. Her honors include recognition in Chambers USA, IAM Patent 1000, Best Lawyers in America, Massachusetts Super Lawyers, and Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars. She has served as president of the Boston Patent Law Association and remains active in professional and pro bono work, including service with MassMEDIC and Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C
• Past President, Boston Patent Law Association
• Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• New England Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)