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Michele Liu Baillie

Senior Counsel

e: mlb@c-m.com

p: 617-951-3009

f: 617-951-3927

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Industries

Education

  • University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D.)

  • University of Texas at Austin (B.S. in Electrical Engineering)

  • University of Texas at Austin (B.A. in Government)

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

  • Massachusetts

  • California (inactive)

Memberships

  • American Intellectual Property Law Association

  • Asian American Lawyers Association of Massachusetts

  • Boston Bar Association

  • Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts Emeritus Board and Past President

  • Women's Bar Foundation Board of Trustees

Michele Liu Baillie is a seasoned patent and trademark prosecution attorney dedicated to helping innovators and companies secure strong intellectual property protection in the U.S. and worldwide. With expertise in software, AI, wireless technology, climate tech, and health tech, Michele guides clients through every stage of patent and trademark procurement – from identifying what's protectable to filing and prosecuting applications that stand up to scrutiny. Michele provides strategic guidance tailored to business goals - supporting product launches and business growth while navigating complex legal and technological landscapes.

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Representative Matters:

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  • Secured hundreds of patents for Fortune 500 companies in cloud computing, wireless communications, data security and authentication, and AI and automation.

  • Built and managed a 100+ patent portfolio for a telecommunications company, generating licensing revenue and supporting successful acquisitions.

  • Developed patent and trademark portfolios for health tech innovators, including monitoring devices, therapeutic devices, and software platforms.

  • Developed IP strategies for climate tech companies, including solar energy conversion, wave energy conversion, and energy monitoring and management.

  • Prosecuted patents and trademark applications for emerging companies in mobile computing, streaming, and cybersecurity.

  • Secured and managed IP rights in foreign countries, including Europe, Canada, Japan, India, and China.

  • Counseled startups in Boston and Cambridge accelerators on building strategic IP positions.

 

Michele has been named a Super Lawyer by New England Super Lawyers annually since 2018, honored as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Top Women of Law (2018), and recognized as a Rising Star by both New England Super Lawyers (2015) and Boston Magazine (2016).

 

Whether safeguarding a first invention or managing a growing portfolio, Michele brings the experience and strategic thinking to help clients succeed.

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