Best Lawyers in Washington, United States for Copyright Law
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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 ...
Tim Billick is an intellectual property attorney based in Seattle, Washington. The founder of TBillick Law PLLC, Mr. Billick handles a diverse range of intellectual property disputes involving business litigation, entertainment contracts, information technology, patents and trademarks. A natural problem solver, he serves clients throughout the Seattle metropolitan area and is committed to helping individuals protect their creations. Mr. Billick advises clients on intellectual property subject...
BACKGROUND As a patent attorney focused on electrical engineering matters, Blake brings not only well-rounded technical experience having worked for leading aerospace and telecommunication companies, but as a patent examiner for the USPTO. While there he honed his skills reviewing patent applications in the field of resource allocation and inter-process communications for computer systems and acquired a keen understanding of how successful patent applications are drawn. Now, as a partner with...
Patrick J. Connolly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Patent. Patrick J., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
BACKGROUND Passionate about the confluence of science, business, and law, John has supported through his patent practice innovations for cancer and a variety of other diseases (infectious, neurodegenerative, lysosomal storage, autoimmune, genetic), as well as cellular agriculture. His passion for science stems from his time as a researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle, where he studied cell signaling and tissue patterning in the developing vertebrate brain, as well as cell ...
Willa Wu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Willa, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Willa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
BACKGROUND Bradley previously served for eight years as Associate and Senior Associate in the firm’s Mechanical Engineering and Trademark Groups. His practice focuses on U.S. and foreign patent clearance, prosecution, and enforcement of mechanical-related technologies and domestic and international trademark procurement. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington in 2013, focusing on structural engineering. Brad was awarded a J.D. (with Honors) from the Un...
Dorianne Salmon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Dorianne, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dorianne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Caitlin Hoeberlein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Caitlin, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Caitlin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
MaryAnn T. Almeida is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property Law. MaryAnn T., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which MaryAnn T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stefan B. Blum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Stefan B., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stefan B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Samantha N. Hunt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Samantha N., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samantha N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Winfield B. Martin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Winfield B., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Winfield B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sara Fairchild is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Sara, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Janelle L. Elysee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Janelle L., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janelle L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Eben D. Allen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Eben D., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eben D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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