Lawrence K. DeMeo
Practice Expertise
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation
- Labor and Employment
Areas of Practice
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation
- Labor and Employment
Profile
Larry is a trial-focused attorney who helps clients resolve complex intellectual property and business disputes with precision and impact. He represents clients in patent, trade secret, contract, and technology matters, handling trials nationwide-from Massachusetts to California-and has secured significant trial victories for clients across a range of industries. His practical, results-driven approach has earned him recognition by IAM Patent 1000 (2024) as a trusted advocate for clients facing complex, high-stakes patent litigation. He brings courtroom credibility, technical fluency, and strategic insight to every engagement.Larry's experience spans jury trials, bench trials, and appellate advocacy, often involving high financial stakes, technical subject matter, and multi-jurisdictional coordination. He is particularly skilled in managing litigation that requires expert testimony, cross-border discovery, and strategic handling of both trial and post-trial proceedings.Clients in a variety of technology sectors, including telecommunications, medical devices, biotech, software, and chemical manufacturing, rely on Larry's insight to navigate disputes arising from collaborations, joint ventures, and IP development. With a background in biochemistry and prior experience as a molecular pharmacology researcher, Larry is adept at distilling complex scientific and technical matters into compelling, logical, and easy-to-follow legal arguments.
Bar Admissions
Massachusetts
US Patent and Trademark Office
Education
JD, New England School of Law, magna cum laude, 2003
BS, Boston College, 1996
Areas of Practice
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation
- Labor and Employment
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Trial counsel for Spotlight Ticket Management in breach of contract and tortious interference claims, securing a $16.3 million jury verdict against StubHub.
Trial counsel representing California municipalities in trial against San Jose and Santa Clara over regional wastewater infrastructure disputes.
Trial and appellate counsel for a chemical manufacturer in In re MSC Flaminia, handling maritime, tort, and environmental claims.
Lead counsel in Moog, Inc. v. ClearMotion, Inc., a trade secret and joint venture litigation in Massachusetts.
Represented a telecom services provider in multi-district patent litigation in Delaware, Georgia, and Virginia.
Trial counsel in a matter involving trade secret and restrictive covenant claims for a mortgage company in Connecticut.
Advised biotech and software startups in IP strategy, litigation, and patent prosecution.
Represented a government contractor in joint venture litigation and bid disputes.
$16M Jury Verdict for Spotlight Ticket Management
Trial counsel for Spotlight Ticket Management in breach of contract and tortious interference claims, securing a $16.3 million jury verdict against StubHub.
Trial counsel representing California municipalities in trial against San Jose and Santa Clara over regional wastewater infrastructure disputes.
Trial and appellate counsel for a chemical manufacturer in In re MSC Flaminia, handling maritime, tort, and environmental claims.
Lead counsel in Moog, Inc. v. ClearMotion, Inc., a trade secret and joint venture litigation in Massachusetts.
Represented a telecom services provider in multi-district patent litigation in Delaware, Georgia, and Virginia.
Trial counsel in a matter involving trade secret and restrictive covenant claims for a mortgage company in Connecticut.
Advised biotech and software startups in IP strategy, litigation, and patent prosecution.
Represented a government contractor in joint venture litigation and bid disputes.
$16M Jury Verdict for Spotlight Ticket Management
Articles
CARES Act Includes Assistance to Federal Contractors Who Offer Employees Paid Leave, Pratt's Government Contracting Law Report
Chapter 32, United States, International Pharmaceutical Law and Practice, Madelein Kleyn and Louis van Wyk eds., 2020
THE BRIEF: Spring 2025 Financial Services Litigation Quarterly
THE BRIEF: Summer 2025 Financial Services Litigation Quarterly
The Federal Circuit Considers: What Makes a Design Patent Obvious?, National Law Review
What's At Stake In Pending Fed. Circ. Design Patent Test Case, Law360
Why Enviros, Agencies Disagree On Safe Glyphosate Levels, Law360
Chapter 32, United States, International Pharmaceutical Law and Practice, Madelein Kleyn and Louis van Wyk eds., 2020
THE BRIEF: Spring 2025 Financial Services Litigation Quarterly
THE BRIEF: Summer 2025 Financial Services Litigation Quarterly
The Federal Circuit Considers: What Makes a Design Patent Obvious?, National Law Review
What's At Stake In Pending Fed. Circ. Design Patent Test Case, Law360
Why Enviros, Agencies Disagree On Safe Glyphosate Levels, Law360
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