The Fletcher School

A Graduate School of International Affairs

Tara Clancy

Tara Clancy

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The Fletcher School
Tufts University
160 Packard Ave
Medford, MA 02155

Adjunct Associate Professor of International Law

Education

BS, Lafayette College
JD Suffolk University

Professional Activities

Ms. Clancy’s practice concentrates on patent, trademark and copyright litigation. She has handled matters dealing with medical devices and procedures, transport systems, electrical and mechanical devices, and packaging. Ms. Clancy’s practice includes the preparation and prosecution of patent and trademark applications, licensing, and opinions. From 1985-1991, Ms. Clancy worked for the Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company as a technical engineer in the papermaking division and then as a business manager in the industrial chemicals division, and has experience in mechanical and chemical manufacturing processes. From 1993-1996 she worked as an associate for a Boston intellectual property law firm.

Courses

Spring 2010

Selected Publications

  • “Here We Go Again – Proposed reforms to the patent system promise lawyers more reasons to litigate,” (co-author) Legal Times (2005).