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Intellectual Property Lawyers in Worcester, MA: 2026 rankings

30 intellectual property lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Worcester: Libenzon & Associates, LFR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.

  2. 10

    Most-reviewed: Intellestate Law, 38 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 30 ranked after Libenzon & Associates; ranked #10.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

30 Worcester intellectual property lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 30 rated law firms.

Top 10 intellectual property lawyers in Worcester at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 intellectual property lawyers in Worcester at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Libenzon & Associates665.0★ (39)Needham, 30 mi away—Top score
2Bay State IP, LLC635.0★ (23)Boston, 39 mi away——
3Alloy Patent Law625.0★ (19)Boston, 38 mi away——
4Feeney IP Law Group624.3★ (6)Providence, 36 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Zale Patent Law, Inc.615.0★ (9)Lowell, 38 mi awaySat—
6Lambert Shortell & Connaughton615.0★ (8)Boston, 39 mi awaySat—
7Law Office of Matthew M. Yospin614.7★ (15)Boston, 39 mi away——
8John Rizvi, P.A. - The Idea Attorneys605.0★ (3)Boston, 39 mi awaySat · Sun—
9New England Patent & Trademark604.0★ (5)Boston, 39 mi away——
10Intellestate Law595.0★ (38)Holden, 8 mi awayEveningsMost reviews

All 30 intellectual property lawyers in Worcester, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Worcester

    #1 Libenzon & Associates

    Based in Needham, 30 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    117 Kendrick St Ste 300, Needham, MA 02494
    View profile for Libenzon & Associates(508) 212-5214

  2. #2 Bay State IP, LLC

    Based in Boston, 39 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    50 Milk St 16th floor, Boston, MA 02109
    View profile for Bay State IP, LLC(617) 439-3200

  3. #3 Alloy Patent Law

    Based in Boston, 38 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Cambridge St 14th floor, Boston, MA 02114
    View profile for Alloy Patent Law(206) 899-6980

  4. #4 Feeney IP Law Group

    Based in Providence, 36 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 11 AM–4 PM
    Address
    235 Promenade St, Providence, RI 02908
    View profile for Feeney IP Law Group(401) 535-7779

  5. #5 Zale Patent Law, Inc.

    Based in Lowell, 38 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    264 Barker Ave, Lowell, MA 01850
    View profile for Zale Patent Law, Inc.(570) 878-5000

  10. #10 Intellestate Law

    Based in Holden, 8 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 W Main St Ste A1-1, Northborough, MA 01532
    View profile for Intellestate Law(774) 280-8639

  11. #11 Stone Law, P.C.

    Based in Boston, 39 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    265 Franklin St Ste 3001, Boston, MA 02110
    View profile for Stone Law, P.C.(857) 357-2300

  12. #12 Wolf Greenfield

    Based in Boston, 39 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02210
    View profile for Wolf Greenfield(617) 646-8000

  13. #13 Maine Cernota & Curran

    Based in Nashua, 40 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    547 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063
    View profile for Maine Cernota & Curran(603) 886-6100

  15. #15 Swift Water Law

    Based in Ludlow, 33 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17 Main St, Wilbraham, MA 01095
    View profile for Swift Water Law(413) 426-1916

  16. #16 Topshelf Trademarks

    Based in Pawtucket, 35 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Patent attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    86 Wilcox Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
    View profile for Topshelf Trademarks(845) 417-7817

  17. #17 Attorney Barton

    Based in Chelmsford, 33 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    11 Summer St, Chelmsford, MA 01824
    View profile for Attorney Barton(978) 729-6816

  18. #18 Harbor Law Group

    Based in Holden, 9 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    96 W Main St C, Northborough, MA 01532
    View profile for Harbor Law Group(508) 393-9244

  19. #19 Law Office of Austin J. Birch

    Based in Quincy, 41 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21 Mayor Thomas J McGrath Hwy #506, Quincy, MA 02169
    View profile for Law Office of Austin J. Birch(617) 233-8642

  20. #20 Goodwin Procter Boston

    Based in Boston, 39 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
    View profile for Goodwin Procter Boston(617) 570-1000

  21. #21 Gallant & Ervin, LLC

    Based in Chelmsford, 33 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Olde North Rd #103, Chelmsford, MA 01824
    View profile for Gallant & Ervin, LLC(978) 256-6041

  22. #22 Burns & Levinson LLP

    Based in Boston, 39 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    125 High Street, 125 High St, Boston, MA 02110
    View profile for Burns & Levinson LLP(617) 345-3000

  23. #23 Morse Barnes-Brown & Pendleton

    Based in Waltham, 29 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    CityPoint, 480 Totten Pond Rd 4th Floor, Waltham, MA 02451
    View profile for Morse Barnes-Brown & Pendleton(781) 622-5930

  24. #24 JT Law Office

    Based in Woburn, 37 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Tradecenter Dr Ste 5900, Woburn, MA 01801
    View profile for JT Law Office(978) 335-8335

All 30 intellectual property lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

intellectual property lawyers in Worcester, ranks 26 to 30
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Parker Key Law LLC495.0★ (5)32 mi
27Murray & Associates, Law Group LLC483.1★ (17)46 mi
28Fish & Richardson P.C.484.2★ (5)39 mi
29Lando & Anastasi485.0★ (4)39 mi
30Curtiss Carey Gates & Goodridge, LLP475.0★ (4)46 mi

Also serving Worcester

20 more intellectual property lawyers within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked intellectual property lawyers serving Worcester
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adam D. Schmaelzle, Attorney At Law5.0★ (338)In Worcester
Ballin & Associates, LLC5.0★ (86)In Worcester
Central Tax Law, LLC5.0★ (68)In Worcester
d'Oliveira & Associates, p.c.5.0★ (132)In Worcester
Eden Rafferty, Attorneys at Law4.4★ (147)In Worcester
Elizabeth Jones Law Group P.LLC5.0★ (52)In Worcester
Keller Law Group, LLC5.0★ (86)In Worcester
Kevin P. Landry Law Offices5.0★ (524)In Worcester
Kotseas LaPointe, P.C.4.7★ (50)In Worcester
Law Office of Randy Feldman4.9★ (187)In Worcester
Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone4.9★ (279)In Worcester
McGuire & McGuire, P.C.4.8★ (59)In Worcester
Monopoli Law Office4.9★ (56)In Worcester
Pellegrini, Seeley, Ryan & Blakesley, P.C.4.8★ (57)In Worcester
Reeves Lavallee, PC4.8★ (112)In Worcester
Rob Levine Law–Personal Injury Lawyers4.9★ (154)In Worcester
Rudolf, Griffis, Ruggieri & Murray, LLP4.8★ (118)In Worcester
Sharry & Monfette, LLP4.8★ (67)In Worcester
The Law Office of Polly Tatum4.8★ (225)In Worcester
Vickstrom Law, PC4.8★ (54)In Worcester

How we ranked Worcester intellectual property lawyers

We scored 30 Worcester intellectual property lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Worcester data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an intellectual property lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many intellectual property law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. For patents, check the lawyer is registered to practice before the patent office and has worked in your technical field.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an intellectual property lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Are you registered with the patent office?
  • Which official fees are not included in your fee?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Intellectual property lawyers in Worcester: frequently asked questions

Which intellectual property lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Worcester?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked intellectual property lawyer in Worcester, MA is Libenzon & Associates with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews. Bay State IP, LLC (#2) and Alloy Patent Law (#3) follow. We ranked 30 intellectual property lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many intellectual property lawyers are there in Worcester?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 30 intellectual property lawyers serving Worcester, MA. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which intellectual property lawyers in Worcester work on weekends?

5 of 30 ranked intellectual property lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Feeney IP Law Group (#4), Zale Patent Law, Inc. (#5) and Lambert Shortell & Connaughton (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Worcester intellectual property lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 30 rated intellectual property lawyers in Worcester is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Libenzon & Associates has the most, 39 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank intellectual property lawyers?

Each intellectual property lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do intellectual property lawyers outside Worcester count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Worcester city center, our service radius for intellectual property lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can intellectual property lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do intellectual property lawyers in Worcester, MA charge?

Intellectual property lawyers often charge a flat fee for trademark and patent filings (official fees are separate) and hourly rates for infringement disputes. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $461 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Who can file a patent application for me?

Before the US Patent and Trademark Office, only registered patent attorneys and patent agents may prosecute patent applications for others. Trademark filings can be handled by any licensed attorney. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of intellectual property lawyers in Worcester, MA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Worcester?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Worcester

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 30 intellectual property lawyers serving Worcester.

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