Overview
Introduction
Wolf Greenfield is an IP-focused midsize firm based in Boston, with additional offices in New York and Washington, DC. The firm covers all aspects of IP, from patent prosecution through post-grant proceedings at the Patent Office, International Trade Commission litigation, and litigation before all levels of the federal courts. Most attorneys at the firm have degrees from multiple educational fields, with almost all having backgrounds in engineering or science and over half having worked in those fields before coming to the law.
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Vault Verdict
If you want to do IP work in Boston, Wolf, Greenfield, & Sacks may be one of your best bets. The culture is very pleasant and professional, with no strong divisions between attorneys and staff. Partners and associates have good relationships with each other, although some aspects of firm operations are fairly opaque at the associate level. The firm’s billable hour requirement is 1,800, with an additional 200 non-billable hours required as well. The salary is near-market and bonuses are somewhat below, but when compared to the billable requirement, this is viewed as worth the trade. Work is diverse, substantive, and challenging, and technology is innovative and very enabling of the firm’s hybrid work model. The firm offers many wellness perks, although some attorneys feel t...
About the Firm
One of the most reputable firms in Boston, Wolf Greenfield has made a name for itself as an IP powerhouse. With over 100 attorneys, Wolf Greenfield is known for its work in patent litigation on technology matters. The firm has kept to the East Coast with an office in Beantown, one in the Big Apple, and one in DC.
IP Roots
Wolf Greenfield was founded in 1927 by patent attorney Ezekiel Wolf in Boston. In its first decades, clients included famed electrical engineer Andrew Alford and radio pioneer Reginald Fessenden. The firm is no stranger to making history, and over the years, has had its hand in some of the most important IP developments. In 1961, the firm successfully argued Aro Manufacturing Co. v. Convertible Top, now known as the seminal Supreme Court case covering the doctrine of ...
Associate Reviews
- “Firm culture is warm, friendly, and professional. We have monthly firm-sponsored events and various social events throughout the year. Lawyers and staff interact regularly and without any distinction.”
- “Firm continuously reviews ways in which it can foster a positive and engaging culture. Weekly trainings, monthly lunch meetings, strong mentorship program, quarterly parties, etc.”
- “Everyone at the firm is very kind and emphatic to one another. Good feelings and att...
Getting Hired Here
- “Our firm recruits primarily engineers and scientists and therefore focuses a lot on high performing east coast universities (e.g., MIT, Harvard, Brown, etc.). We primarily look for strong science and engineering credentials, as well as strong leadership skills. The firm allows a lot of independence, so there is an expectation for an ability to manage your own work and complete tasks in a timely manner. There are guidelines for all interviews.”
- “The firm is incredibly competitive when ...
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