Law firm Foley Hoag has expanded its intellectual property department by hiring two new partners.
Before joining Foley, Susan Abelleira and Alexander Akhiezer worked at US-based IP law firm Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds.
They will both join Foley’s Boston office.
Abelleira’s practice focuses on the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, where she has dealt with a variety of IP issues including patent prosecution, non-infringement and portfolio management.
Akhiezer advises clients on patent life cycle management in different sectors including medical devices, optical systems, and pharmaceuticals.
Adam Kahn, co-managing partner at Foley, said: “Susan’s and Alex’s impressive scientific backgrounds and intellectual property law experience will add important value to our intellectual property department.”