Colin D. Cormier

Colin Cormier’s practice focuses on patent prosecution and counseling with an emphasis on computer science and software technologies. His practice supports clients ranging from early stage startups to established companies across a broad range of technical areas, including software and network technologies, artificial intelligence, machine learning, large language models, blockchain systems, medical devices, and space and satellite communication technologies.

Colin’s background combines legal training with significant technical depth. During his undergraduate studies, Colin partnered with BU Spark!, a university affiliated innovation program, where he gained hands on experience developing and evaluating artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions in collaboration with multidisciplinary student teams.

While in law school, Colin worked with the BU/MIT Student Innovations Law Clinic, where he advised student entrepreneurs and early stage companies on a wide range of intellectual property matters. His experience included supporting clients on patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret issues, as well as helping founders develop IP strategies aligned with their business and commercialization goals.

In addition to his deep knowledge of software and AI driven technologies, Colin completed foundational collegiate coursework in chemistry, biology, and physics, enabling him to effectively engage with inventions that span both software and hardware or intersect with medical device and life science technologies.

Colin is dedicated to helping innovators protect and commercialize cutting edge technologies by translating complex technical concepts into clear, durable intellectual property protection.