Best Lawyers in Washington, United States for Intellectual Property Law

BACKGROUND Karl Hermanns' practice focuses on pharmaceutical and biotechnology patent matters, emphasizing strategic management of patent portfolios, early-stage company counseling, investment due diligence, and competitive patent analysis. He graduated with both a B.S. and an M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Washington and received his J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law. EXPERIENCE Karl was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Washington School of Law and the Uni...

Cory Claassen brings over 20 years of patent law experience to his practice, focusing on the preparation and prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents in the electrical, optical, and mechanical fields. Cory’s practice extends to patent infringement and validity opinions, patent portfolio management, and intellectual property strategy and counseling. He provides these services to clients across a diverse array of technologies, including semiconductor devices, electronics, display and imagi...

Patrick J. Koncel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. 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 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...

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.

Ben Desch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Ben, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ben 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...

BACKGROUND Toby focuses his practice on patent prosecution of chemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical matters. Toby received his B.S. (2007) and M.S. (2009) degrees, both in Chemistry, from Western Washington University. Toby received his J.D. cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2016, where he was honored with the Presidential Scholarship Award and the Washington State Bar Association Intellectual Property Scholarship Award, and made the Dean’s List. EXPERIENCE Prior...

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.

BACKGROUND Zachary Sakoi's practice focuses on patent prosecution of semiconductors, semiconductor packaging, semiconductor packaging methods, and mechanical engineering and mechatronics technologies. Zach received his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law in 2018. He served as Vice President of the Intellectual Property Law Society, was a member of the Asian Pacific Islander Law Student Association, and participated in the Trademark Law Clinic at the Ronald A. Peterson Law Clinic. He re...

Katlyn Stockslager is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Patent Law. Katlyn, 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 Katlyn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jassiem N. Moore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Patent. Jassiem 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 Jassiem N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.