Nicole Gage Recognized as Leading Trademark Lawyer

February 18, 2026
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Nicole Gage has been recognized as one of the world’s leading trademark lawyers by the World Trademark Review’s “WTR 1000” for the eleventh consecutive year. She has received recognition in two separate categories: Enforcement and Litigation, and Prosecution and Strategy.

WTR 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the areas of trademark prosecution, counseling and enforcement. Nicole counsels companies of all sizes and partners with her clients to safeguard their brands.

he WTR 1000 is the only standalone publication to recommend individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field, and identifies the leading players based on exhaustive research including client and peer feedback. More details about WTR and the methodology for its survey can be found here.

Nicole Gage has over 20 years of experience advising clients with respect to intellectual property matters. Her practice focuses on all areas of trademark and unfair competition law including clearance, portfolio management, prosecution, enforcement, litigation, due diligence, false advertising, licensing, trademark use and misuse, and use in connection with social media. She has significant experience in the Federal Courts and at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

Beck Reed Riden LLP is Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

Beck Reed Riden LLP Attorneys Named Super Lawyers

December 28, 2025
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Russell Beck, Stephen Riden, Nicole Daly, Bob Shea, Nicole Gage and Heather Krauss have been recognized as Super Lawyers by the 2025 issue of Massachusetts Super Lawyers Magazine.

Super Lawyers Magazine has selected Russell Beck as one of the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Massachusetts for 2025. This year, he was ranked number three in the state.

Stephen Riden was selected as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Massachusetts.

This collective recognition serves as a testament to the firm’s exceptional legal talent and its dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients.

The title of Super Lawyer is given to 5% of the lawyers in the Commonwealth while the Rising Star designation recognizes 2.5% of lawyers under 40.  The Super Lawyers selection process is described in detail here.

Beck Reed Riden LLPis Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

Nicole Gage Recognized as Leading Trademark Lawyer

March 30, 2025
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Nicole Gage has been recognized as one of the world’s leading trademark lawyers by the World Trademark Review’s “WTR 1000” for the tenth consecutive year. She has received recognition in two separate categories: Enforcement and Litigation, and Prosecution and Strategy.

WTR 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the areas of trademark prosecution, counseling and enforcement. Nicole counsels companies of all sizes and partners with her clients to safeguard their brands.

he WTR 1000 is the only standalone publication to recommend individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field, and identifies the leading players based on exhaustive research including client and peer feedback. More details about WTR and the methodology for its survey can be found here.

Nicole Gage has over 20 years of experience advising clients with respect to intellectual property matters. Her practice focuses on all areas of trademark and unfair competition law including clearance, portfolio management, prosecution, enforcement, litigation, due diligence, false advertising, licensing, trademark use and misuse, and use in connection with social media. She has significant experience in the Federal Courts and at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

Beck Reed Riden LLP is Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

Nicole Corvini Daly and Nicole Gage to Speak at MCLE Seminar on Intellectual Property

January 12, 2025
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Event Details

January 23, 2025

9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET

Online

Registration is available from MCLE.

On January 23, 2025, Nicole Gage and Nicole Corvini Daly will be speaking at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s seminar titled “Intellectual Property Practice: MCLE BasicsPlus!”

Nicole Gage is the chair of the seminar.

The presentation is described as follows:

Intellectual property in one or more forms is often integral to a company’s value. Understanding the type of intellectual property your client has and how to protect it is essential to fully protecting your client’s business interests.

Learn the basics needed to identify each type of intellectual property and how they relate to each other, as well as how to protect the value in intellectual property and avoid infringement. Although aimed at practitioners new to these areas, this program also provides enough depth for those with some experience.

In addition to chairing the program, Nicole Gage will be speaking about Trademark law, including the following topics: Statutory framework; Selecting and evaluating trademarks; Registration of trademarks; Licenses and assignments; Proper use and policing of trademarks; Basis for infringement and infringement defense.

Nicole Daly will be speaking about trade secrets. Her section will cover the following topic: Source of trade secret law; Impact of restrictive covenants; Establishment of a proper trade secret protection program; Bringing and defending a misappropriation case.

A full program for the presentation and registration is available here.

Nicole Corvini Daly is a partner at Beck Reed Riden LLP. Her practice focuses on litigating and advising on the use and enforceability of noncompete, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure agreements. She handles trade secret and restrictive covenant matters around the country, including cases involving mass defections of employees, and has successfully litigated cases on behalf of both employers and employees to either enforce or overcome restrictive covenants.

Nicole Gage is also a partner at Beck Reed Riden LLP. She has  over 20 years of experience advising clients with respect to intellectual property matters. Her practice focuses on all areas of trademark and unfair competition law including clearance, portfolio management, prosecution, enforcement, litigation, due diligence, false advertising, licensing, trademark use and misuse, and use in connection with social media. She has significant experience in the Federal Courts and at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

Beck Reed Riden LLP is among the leading authorities in trade secret, noncompete, and unfair competition law, and our experience handling these matters is backed by our extensive employment law and business litigation experience. Our hand-picked team combines attorneys with complementary expertise and practical experience.

The Wall Street Journal featured Beck Reed Riden LLP’s noncompete agreement experience. In 2016, the White House issued a report entitled, “Non-Compete Agreements: Analysis of the Usage, Potential Issues, and State Responses,” relying in part on Beck Reed Riden LLP’s research and analysis, including its 50 State Noncompete Survey.

eck Reed Riden LLP is Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

Beck Reed Riden LLP Attorneys Named Super Lawyers

November 30, 2024
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Russell Beck, Stephen Riden, Nicole Daly, Bob Shea, and Nicole Gage have been recognized as Super Lawyers by the 2024 issue of Massachusetts Super Lawyers Magazine.

Super Lawyers Magazine has selected Russell Beck as one of the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Massachusetts for 2024. This year, he was ranked number three in the state.

Stephen Riden was selected as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Massachusetts.

The title of Super Lawyer is given to 5% of the lawyers in the Commonwealth while the Rising Star designation recognizes 2.5% of lawyers under 40.  The Super Lawyers selection process is described in detail here.

Beck Reed Riden LLPis Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

Nicole Gage Recognized as Leading Trademark Lawyer

February 15, 2023
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Nicole Gage has been recognized as one of the world’s leading trademark lawyers by the World Trademark Review’s “WTR 1000” for the ninth consecutive year. She has received recognition in two separate categories: Enforcement and Litigation, and Prosecution and Strategy.

WTR 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the areas of trademark prosecution, counseling and enforcement. Nicole counsels companies of all sizes and partners with her clients to safeguard their brands.

he WTR 1000 is the only standalone publication to recommend individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field, and identifies the leading players based on exhaustive research including client and peer feedback. More details about WTR and the methodology for its survey can be found here.

Nicole Gage has over 20 years of experience advising clients with respect to intellectual property matters. Her practice focuses on all areas of trademark and unfair competition law including clearance, portfolio management, prosecution, enforcement, litigation, due diligence, false advertising, licensing, trademark use and misuse, and use in connection with social media. She has significant experience in the Federal Courts and at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

Beck Reed Riden LLP is Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

Nicole Gage Recognized as Leading Trademark Lawyer

April 6, 2022
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Nicole Gage has been recognized as one of the world’s leading trademark lawyers by the World Trademark Review’s “WTR 1000” for the eighth consecutive year.

WTR 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the areas of trademark prosecution, counseling and enforcement. Nicole counsels companies of all sizes and partners with her clients to safeguard their brands.

he WTR 1000 is the only standalone publication to recommend individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field, and identifies the leading players based on exhaustive research including client and peer feedback. More details about WTR and the methodology for its survey can be found here.

Nicole Gage has over 20 years of experience advising clients with respect to intellectual property matters. Her practice focuses on all areas of trademark and unfair competition law including clearance, portfolio management, prosecution, enforcement, litigation, due diligence, false advertising, licensing, trademark use and misuse, and use in connection with social media. She has significant experience in the Federal Courts and at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

Beck Reed Riden LLP is Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

Beck Reed Riden LLP Attorneys Named Super Lawyers

November 8, 2021
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Russell Beck, Stephen Riden, Bob Shea, and Nicole Gage have been recognized as Super Lawyers by the 2021 issue of Massachusetts Super Lawyers Magazine. In addition, Nicole Daly, Hannah Joseph, Jillian Carson, and Kyle Vieira have been recognized as Rising Stars by the Magazine.

Super Lawyers Magazine has selected Russell Beck as one of the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Massachusetts for 2021.

Stephen Riden and Bob Shea were selected as two of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Massachusetts.

The title of Super Lawyer is given to 5% of the lawyers in the Commonwealth while the Rising Star designation recognizes 2.5% of lawyers under 40.  The Super Lawyers selection process is described in detail here.

Beck Reed Riden LLPis Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

Nicole Gage Recognized as Leading Trademark Lawyer

April 4, 2021
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Nicole Gage has been recognized as one of the world’s leading trademark lawyers by the World Trademark Review’s “WTR 1000” for the seventh consecutive year.

WTR logoWTR 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the areas of trademark prosecution, counseling and enforcement. Nicole was recognized as a great resource for companies of all sized and brand portfolios and for her work in partnering with clients to safeguard their brands.

he WTR 1000 is the only standalone publication to recommend individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field, and identifies the leading players based on exhaustive research including client and peer feedback. More details about WTR and the methodology for its survey can be found here.

Nicole Gage has over 20 years of experience advising clients with respect to intellectual property matters. Her practice focuses on all areas of trademark and unfair competition law including clearance, portfolio management, prosecution, enforcement, litigation, due diligence, false advertising, licensing, trademark use and misuse, and use in connection with social media. She has significant experience in the Federal Courts and at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

eck Reed Riden LLP is among the leading authorities in trade secret, noncompete, and unfair competition law, and our experience handling these matters is backed by our extensive employment law and business litigation experience. Our hand-picked team combines attorneys with complementary expertise and practical experience.

Beck Reed Riden LLP is Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

Nicole Gage and Hannah T. Joseph to Speak at Intellectual Property Year in Review

January 8, 2021
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Nicole Gage and Hannah T. Joseph will be speaking at this year’s Boston Bar Association’s 21st Annual Intellectual Property Year in Review. The virtual event will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021, from 10:00 am to 3 p.m. More information is available here.

Nicole Gage will be the moderator for the Keynote Address and Q&A by The Honorable William G. Young, Judge, U. S. District Court, District of Massachusetts. Nicole is a member of the Advisory Committee for the 21st Annual IP Year in Review.

Hannah Joseph will be speaking on the Trade Secrets panel.

The Intellectual Property Year in Review is the premier IP law event of the year. Panelists will provide attendees with informationi about landmark cases and legislative changes and offer insights into what’s ahead in patents, copyright, trademarks, trade secrets, and more.

Nicole Gage has over 20 years of experience advising clients with respect to intellectual property matters. Her practice focuses on all areas of trademark and unfair competition law including clearance, portfolio management, prosecution, enforcement, litigation, due diligence, false advertising, licensing, trademark use and misuse, and use in connection with social media. She has significant experience in the Federal Courts and at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

Hannah Joseph is a senior attorney with the firm’s business litigation group, where she focuses her practice on the growing areas of trade secrets and restrictive covenants law, employee mobility, and unfair competition. She represents both corporate and individual clients on issues concerning the protection of trade secrets and enforceability of noncompete, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure agreements.

eck Reed Riden LLP is among the leading authorities in trade secret, noncompete, and unfair competition law, and our experience handling these matters is backed by our extensive employment law and business litigation experience. Our hand-picked team combines attorneys with complementary expertise and practical experience.

Beck Reed Riden LLP is Boston’s innovative litigation boutique. Our lawyers have years of experience working with clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and individuals. We focus on business litigation and employment.

We are experienced litigators and counselors, helping our clients as business partners to resolve issues and develop strategies that best meet our clients’ legal and business needs – before, during, and after litigation. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and help you. Read more about us, the types of matters we handle, and what we can do for you here.

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