Nancy Braman litigates high-stakes patent infringement and intellectual property disputes for life sciences and technology companies across the United States. She also has experience advising clients on patent procurement and licensing strategies for complex life science technologies, including antibody platforms, pharmaceuticals, biologics, CRISPR/Cas systems, therapeutic delivery mechanisms, and medical devices. Before joining Choate, Nancy practiced as an attorney and patent agent at a global law firm. She also wrote extensively as an IP journalist for the largest online intellectual property publication in the world, through whom she continues to cultivate meaningful client and professional relationships across the United States. Recognition Pegasus Scholar, American Inns of Court & British Pegasus Scholarship Trust Outstanding IP Commitment & Service Award, IPWatchdog, Inc. Fellow, Massachusetts Bar Association Leadership Academy Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Pro Bono High Honor Roll Representative Engagements biomodal v. New England Biolabs, D. Mass.: Counsel for New England Biolabs in patent infringement suit relating to DNA methylation detection technology. Counseled life sciences technology company in district court patent litigation through trial relating to DNA sequencing technology. Counseled medical device company in nationwide district court patent litigations relating to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) medical devices. Counseled technology company in district court litigation relating to fluid dynamics engineered hair styling device. Counsel to various life sciences, medical device, and investment companies in due diligence and freedom-to-operate analyses of intellectual property portfolios. Counsel to various life sciences companies and universities in patent procurement and licensing. Publications and Presentations “Exploring U.S. Patent Law: Understanding Legal Protections for Inventions & Innovations,” speaker, United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office Garcinia buchananii stem bark extract and its bioactive constituents manniflavanone, GB-2 and buchananiflavanone attenuate intestinal inhibitory neuromuscular transmission (Journal of Smooth Muscle Research, 2023) Professional & Community Involvement Co-chair, Boston Intellectual Property Law Association (BIPLA) International and Foreign Practice Committee Advisory Member, Former Vice Chair (2022-2025), Young Women in Bio – Boston Chapter Member, Alan D. Lourie Boston IP American Inn of Court Member, Boston Patent Law Association Member, Boston Bar Association Education & Credentials The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, JD, with honors (2021) Johns Hopkins University, MS, Biotechnology (2021) The University of Idaho, BS, Microbiology; BS, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (2016) Admissions Massachusetts New Hampshire United States Patent & Trademark Office