Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015 
BACKGROUND
Shoko’s practice focuses on preparing and prosecuting patent applications in electronics, telecommunications, optics, software, and mechanical engineering. Shoko received a B.S. in Physics from the University of Washington in 1998 and her J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law in 1997.
EXPERIENCE
Shoko collaborates extensively with her clients drafting and prosecuting patent applications in electronics, telecommunications, optics, medical devices, software, and mechanical engineering fields. She also helps develop strategic patent portfolios, and is relied upon to prepare patentability, non-infringement, invalidity, and due-diligence reports and opinions. Her clients seek her guidance in general intellectual property matters as well, including preparing patent assertion material, negotiating and drafting intellectual property license agreements, and clearing and registering trademarks.
AFFILIATIONS
Shoko is admitted to the Washington State Bar and is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. She is a member of the American Bar Association, Washington State Patent Law Association, King County Bar Association, and American Intellectual Property Law Association.
