Timothy M Murphy
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP • Boston, MA
Life Sciences BiotechnologyPersonal InjuryReal Estate
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Contact
Email
Phone
(855) 772-5644
Address
155 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA, 02210, US
Professional
About
Timothy M. Murphy is a seasoned attorney at Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP in Boston, where he focuses his practice on patent application work, intellectual property, patent infringement, and life sciences and biotechnology matters. With 39 years of experience, he brings deep legal knowledge and practical insight to clients navigating the complexities of innovation-driven industries. His practice is centered on helping inventors, companies, and research-focused organizations protect valuable technologies and advance their business goals through strategic patent and intellectual property counsel. Known for his thoughtful, detail-oriented approach, Mr. Murphy works closely with clients to address both the technical and legal dimensions of patent and IP matters. He understands the importance of securing and enforcing intellectual property rights in highly competitive fields, particularly for businesses operating in life sciences and biotechnology, where precision, timing, and a clear understanding of the innovation landscape are essential. His experience allows him to guide clients through the patent process with a steady, informed perspective tailored to their objectives. Based in Boston, Mr. Murphy is committed to delivering responsive, practical legal support that helps clients make informed decisions and protect what they have built. His long-standing dedication to patent and intellectual property law reflects a career focused on safeguarding innovation and supporting the growth of forward-looking enterprises.
Credentials
Education
N/A Columbia University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor N/A Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science BS - Bachelor of Science
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2022 Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters 2022 Best Lawyers, The Best Lawyers of America 2021 Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters 2021 Best Lawyers, The Best Lawyers of America 2020 Best Lawyers, The Best Lawyers of America
Publications
2022 Sunstein Insights Two Federal Circuit Decisions Show Why Forum-Selection Clauses Require Clarity 2014 Intellectual Property Today Can Amendments Made in Patent Prosecution Give Rise to Judicial Estoppel? 2014 Intellectual Property Update How Will the Supreme Court Decide the Aereo Case? 2014 Intellectual Property Update The Supreme Court Bans Aereo’s Service: An Odd Decision With an Odd Rationale 2011 Intellectual Property Update Double Your Patents, Double Your Trouble? A Departure in Double-Patenting Law
Associations
2016 - Present Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. Co-chair, Intellectual Property Law Conference 2018 - 2019 Boston Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Committee Co-Chair 2013 - 2015 Education Committee, Boston Bar Association Chair 2011 - 2011 Boston Bar Association, Computer & Internet Law Committee Co-Chair 2011 - 2015 Education Committee, Boston Bar Association Member
Speaking
2021 Co-Chair of the 24th Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference Intellectual Property 2020 Co-Chair of the 23rd Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference Intellectual Property 2019 Judge, Northeast Regional Giles S. Rich Memorial Moot Court Competition (various years since the 1990s) Intellectual Property 2019 Co-Chair of the 22nd Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference Intellectual Property 2018 Co-Chair of the 21st Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference Intellectual Property
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Updated: Jul 14, 2026