Bill retired from Mintz in 2026. He focused his practice on patent and trademark with a particular background in medical technology, polymers and advanced materials, polymer processing technologies, and chemicals.
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Protecting Your Investment
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10 Millionth U.S. Patent Issues Today
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Fast Track Examination in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
April 19, 2017 | Blog
Preparing Your Portfolio For Prime Time: IP Due Diligence
March 23, 2016 | Article
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February 2, 2016 | Blog
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News & Press
Mintz is pleased to announce that 143 attorneys were recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. The firm had 104 attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers and 39 recognized in Ones to Watch. In addition, four Mintz attorneys received the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” designation, an honor awarded to only one attorney per practice area and geographic region.
Mintz Earns Firm and Individual Recognition in 2026 IP Stars and Top Women in IP Rankings
August 03, 2026
Several attorneys in Mintz’s Intellectual Property Practice have been recognized in the 2026 edition of IP Stars, published by Managing IP. In addition to individual attorney recognitions, Mintz was recognized in the United States rankings for ITC Litigation, Life Sciences IP, Patent Disputes, PTAB Litigation, and Patent Prosecution.
Mintz earned recognition for 43 practices and 85 attorneys in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. Among this year’s results, 14 attorneys and six practice areas received Chambers’ highest distinction, Band 1. Mintz Insurance Practice Chair Nancy Adams was also named a “Star Individual,” a rare designation awarded to lawyers with exceptional recommendations in their field. The firm further expanded its rankings with newly recognized practices and attorneys ranked for the first time or in additional categories.
Mintz IP Practice Earns 17 Individual and 4 Firmwide Recognitions in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000
June 03, 2026
Mintz’s Intellectual Property Practice earned national recognition in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners. The guide recognizes Mintz with four firmwide rankings and 17 individual attorney distinctions, including a gold ranking for Michael Renaud, who leads the firm’s IP Division.
173 Mintz Attorneys Across 53 Practice Areas Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2026
August 28, 2025
173 Mintz attorneys across 53 practice areas have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Five Mintz attorneys received 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 61 firm attorneys were included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Mintz is pleased to share that 12 attorneys have been recognized by Managing IP in the 2025 edition of IP Stars. Of those recognized in the individual practitioner rankings, one Mintz attorney was also featured in the publication’s Top 250 Women in IP list, a special ranking published on the same day. The annual IP Stars guide evaluates law firms and legal practitioners through in-depth research conducted by Managing IP, encompassing both contentious and non-contentious aspects of the intellectual property market across various states in the nation.
Chambers USA has recognized 43 of Mintz’s practices and 88 of its attorneys in its 2025 guide to the country’s leading law firms. Of those featured in the guide, 17 attorneys and seven practice areas were awarded Chambers’ highest ranking, Band 1. The firm expanded its rankings this year with three new practice area listings and 17 attorneys recognized for the first time or in additional categories.
Mintz IP Practice Recognized in 2025 IAM Patent 1000
June 02, 2025
Mintz’s Intellectual Property (IP) Practice earned national recognition in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners. The guide recognized Mintz with four firm-wide rankings and 15 individual attorney recommendations, including a gold ranking for Michael T. Renaud, who leads Mintz’s IP practice.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 31 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 35 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2024.
The Best Lawyers in America 2025 Recognizes 184 Mintz Attorneys across 56 Practice Areas
August 15, 2024
187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
Mintz is pleased to share that 15 attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2024 edition of ‘IP Stars.’ The annual guide evaluates law firms and legal practitioners through in-depth research conducted by Managing IP, encompassing both contentious and non-contentious aspects of the intellectual property market across various states in the nation. The firm was recognized in the nationwide ITC Litigation and Life Sciences IP categories.
Mintz IP Practice Recognized in 2024 IAM Patent 1000
June 18, 2024
Our Intellectual Property Practice earned national recognition in the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners. The guide recognized Mintz with four firm-wide rankings and 14 individual attorney recommendations, including a gold ranking for Intellectual Property Chair Michael Renaud.
Mintz announced today that 42 of its practices and 83 of its attorneys earned recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, a guide to the country’s leading law firms. Of those included in the guide, 18 attorneys and seven practice areas were awarded Chambers’ highest ranking, Band 1. The firm obtained new listings in three practice areas and 10 of its lawyers were recognized for the first time.
Fifty-Nine Attorneys Recognized as 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
October 12, 2023
Mintz is pleased to announce that 32 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 27 attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2023.
Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.
BOSTON, MA – In the 2023 edition of 'IP Stars,' published by Managing Intellectual Property (Managing IP), Mintz achieved recognition in two nationwide categories and received acknowledgment for the exceptional performance of nine of its attorneys.
BOSTON– Mintz’s award-winning Intellectual Property (IP) Practice again earned national recognition in the 2023 edition of IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners. The guide recognized Mintz with three firm-wide rankings and 10 attorneys received a total of 11 individual recommendations.
35 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers and 25 Mintz attorneys have been named Massachusetts Rising Stars for 2022.
Best Lawyers® recognized 108 firm attorneys in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, two Mintz attorneys – Poonam Patidar and Scott M. Stanton – received 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 28 firm attorneys were included in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
