Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2027 
BACKGROUND
Karl's practice focuses on patent prosecution of computer engineering and computer science matters. His expertise includes drafting and prosecuting utility and design patents in the United States and in many foreign jurisdictions. Karl has drafted and prosecuted patents in many different technical fields, including: telecommunications, distributed systems and cloud computing, audiovisual content distribution and set-top boxes, automobile head units, smart signs, video encoding, wireless power systems, social networks, online content management and delivery, image processing, AI-related systems, noise reduction/cancellation, drone technology, networks, email systems, video games, and other software-related technologies. Karl’s broad range of patent experience allows him to communicate efficiently and effectively with inventors, in-house counsel, and executives. Karl excels in providing portfolio management and developing drafting and filing strategies for single inventors, startups, and multinational corporations.
EXPERIENCE
Karl has been practicing patent law for over 14 years. Before to joining Seed IP, Karl worked as an associate at two other Seattle-area law firms. He has served as a guest lecturer at Washington State University in a senior-level engineering class related to intellectual property. Prior to attending law school, Karl worked as a systems engineer for SAIC, where he was a member of a Technical Management Team for a large software and hardware integration subcontract.
AFFILIATIONS
Karl is admitted to the state bars of Washington and Colorado, and he is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He is a member of the Washington State Patent Law Association (WSPLA).
