Led by Veteran Litigator Safraz Ishmael, the Boston Office Will Focus on Protecting Innovative Advancements Developed by the Region’s Universities and Tech Companies

 Kramer LLP, a newly established national patent litigation boutique, last week announced its official launch, featuring Boston as one of its inaugural offices. The Boston location will be led by veteran patent litigation trial lawyer Safraz Ishmael, who joins the firm from the global law firm DLA Piper, where he served as a partner.

The strategic choice of Boston as a founding location positions Kramer LLP to serve the region’s elite research universities, pioneering medical device companies, and disruptive technology innovators, particularly within the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics sectors. Establishing Boston as a day-one location represents a key pillar in Kramer LLP’s strategic vision, immediately placing the firm’s trial-ready expertise in the heart of the world’s most concentrated hub of academic and technical advancement.

Local Leadership, Premier Patent Litigation Experience

Safraz Ishmael takes the helm of the inaugural Boston office following a distinguished tenure as a partner at DLA Piper. Having trained as an associate at Goodwin, the venerable Boston-based firm, Ishmael brings deep local roots alongside his decades of experience navigating complex intellectual property disputes. He is widely recognized for his ability to protect high-value IP for clients ranging from Fortune 500 tech giants to innovative technology startups.

“Launching our firm with a strong presence in Boston was an absolute priority, and Safraz is a powerhouse in the local legal community,” said Rob Kramer, Founder and Partner. “His deep understanding of the innovation ecosystem, combined with his extensive trial experience as a partner at a global firm, makes him the perfect leader to spearhead our New England practice. With Safraz at the helm, we are offering Boston’s visionaries a direct line to world-class patent enforcement from day one.”

“Rob has done a fantastic job building the firm from the ground up with premier legal talent that cements Kramer LLP’s place as one of America’s elite patent litigation boutiques, and the experienced team of partners such as Robert Mattson and Nicki Glauser makes this a tour de force team,” said Safraz Ishmael. “Helping to launch a formidable, trial-focused boutique allows the firm to offer clients a highly focused, agile approach to litigation, utilizing the latest technology tools to enhance value for our clients. Boston is where the future of quantum computing, robotics, AI, and life sciences is being built, and our mission is to ensure that the universities and companies building that future have the aggressive, sophisticated legal protection they deserve.”

About Kramer LLP

Kramer LLP represents a new approach to intellectual property litigation, delivering elevated patent litigation solutions for research universities, technology companies, inventors, and other patent owners. The firm’s team of 23 attorneys and technical professionals blends talent, intelligence, strategy, and expertise to secure results for clients enforcing their patents against the world’s largest infringers. Comprised of proven litigators, bold thinkers, and innovative strategists, Kramer LLP operates from offices in Silicon Valley, New York, Austin, Boston, and Washington, D.C. To learn more, visit kramerllp.com

Media Contact

Safraz Ishmael: sishmael@kramerllp.com | (617) 510-4871