James Richard

James is a patent attorney who translates complex technical and legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for innovators. With a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, he bridges the gap between technology-focused inventors and business-minded legal teams, ensuring mutual understanding and aligned IP strategies.

Trained at a Boston-based intellectual property firm, James specializes in domestic and international patent prosecution, portfolio management, and strategic counseling for innovations in medical devices, mobile software, and energy technologies. His work includes drafting patents for inventions ranging from life-saving medical devices to data storage optimization systems, alongside conducting patentability analyses and freedom-to-operate opinions that simplify legal risks for engineers and executives alike.

When not decoding patent law, James channels his creativity into family projects: helping his daughter film whimsical slime-making and reaction videos, building sprawling LEGO cities with his son (complete with recycling-themed “ecosystems”), and brainstorming ideas to incorporate into his wife’s pinecone art—his “patent-pending” designs occasionally spark more debate than inspiration.

Clients—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—value James’s ability to demystify IP strategy while fostering collaboration between technical and legal stakeholders.