Best Lawyers in Washington, United States for Trademark Law
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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...
BACKGROUND Eric Harwood is the Chair of Seed’s Chemistry and Biotechnology Group. His practice focuses on chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science patent prosecution, strategy, and diligence matters. Eric earned a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of California at Davis ( summa cum laude ), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Organic Chemistry from the University of Washington in Seattle. He received a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law, where he now serves as an Adjun...
Lynne Graybeal is a partner in the firm's Intellectual Property Group and Trademark & Copyright practices. Her practice focuses on trademark and copyright law, Internet and social media issues, licensing and intellectual property-related transactions, and arts and entertainment law. Lynne is currently the co-chair of the firm's Arts, Entertainment & Sports industry group and was a co-chair of the Trademark & Copyright practice, from 2000 - 2012. Lynne has been assisting clients wi...
BACKGROUND Kevan focuses on U.S. and foreign patent protection for electrical engineering and computer software technologies, including agreements, licensing, and strategic portfolio management. He received a B.S. ( magna cum laude ) with departmental honors in Electrical Engineering from the Utah State University (1993), and a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Utah State University (1993), with minors in History and Portuguese. Kevan holds a J.D. from the University of Washington School...
Grace Han Stanton is a member of the firm's Intellectual Property practice and Chair of the Trademark & Copyright practice. She counsels clients from emerging companies to FORTUNE 500 and other public companies in a wide variety of industries, ranging from wineries and breweries to integrated circuit manufacturers and software companies. Grace advises clients regarding trademark and brand clearance, selection, prosecution, registration, protection and licensing, copyright protection, regi...
Jesse S. Bennett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Jesse S., 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 Jesse S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 ...
Jerry Nagae is an of counsel IP attorney with over four decades of experience advising clients across various industries on patents, trademarks, copyrights, IP transactions, and litigation. He has held leadership roles at COJK and is recognized by multiple legal directories. Jerry supports clients across a wide range of technologies and industries, including automotive, heavy tools and machinery, consumer goods, sporting goods, food processing, video and audio hardware and software developmen...
BACKGROUND Kevin Costanza's practice focuses on mechanical patent prosecution, trademark clearance, and registration, and intellectual property licensing. He received a B.S. in Engineering from the University of California at Irvine in 1990, concentrating on mechanical engineering and material sciences. Kevin received his J.D. ( cum laude ) from Seattle University School of Law in 1995. EXPERIENCE Kevin provides clients from a wide range of engineering technologies, consumer products, and ser...
Roger D. Wylie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Artificial Intelligence Law and Patent Law. Roger D., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roger D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robert G. Woolston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Robert G., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tim Wyckoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Tim, 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 Tim is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paul Parker focuses his practice on semiconductor technologies and emerging medical device companies. In the semiconductor industry, Paul has extensive experience in general semiconductor and LED fabrication and process patents (CMP, CVD, ALD, lithography, and electrochemical deposition/polishing, etc.); probing/testing technologies (scatterometry, overlay measurements, photoluminescence, probe cards, test jigs, etc.); semiconductor structures and integration flows; semiconductor device and C...
John Denkenberger is the managing member of COJK, a member of the firm's executive committee, and chair of the litigation practice group. John has successfully litigated patent, trademark, trade secret, and unfair business competition issues in federal and state courts. He has also successfully litigated AIA post-grant challenges, including inter partes review, before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. In addition to his litigation practice, John also advises clients on foreign and domestic p...
BACKGROUND Russ' practice focuses on trademark and technology law, including strategic trademark and copyright counseling, trade secrets, Internet policy, unfair competition, domain name strategy, and disputes, trademark prosecution and maintenance, licensing, enforcement and litigation. He received his A.B. in Psychology from Stanford University and his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. EXPERIENCE Russ has been an intellectual property attorney for over 25 ...
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