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The Seattle patent practice leverages its technical knowledge in diverse technology areas, its experience in patent preparation, and its understanding of business considerations to ensure that a client’s patent portfolio protects key technology and is aligned with its business goals.

Most of the litigators on the Seattle IP litigation team are also registered patent attorneys with technical backgrounds (most with advanced degrees), which helps the team handle complex patent litigation matters across a wide range of technologies.

Moreover, the litigation team specializes in defending Asian companies in patent infringement litigation in the United States. The team has developed expertize and systems to communicate effectively with Asian clients regarding the complicated issues that can arise with patent infringement litigation when Asian clients are defendants.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Washington

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dorsey & Whitney LLP has a respected team handling patent preparation, litigation and prosecution. Offers experience in counseling companies on developing patent portfolios and strategies, and on trademark infringement work. The firm stands out for its work in the international market, particularly with Asia-based clients, leveraging a strong national and global presence to benefit clients with interstate or cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

  • Dorsey & Whitney advised IntelGenx Technologies on two patent infringement litigations.

Strengths

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The firm is very responsive and practical. They recognize how to balance what the business wants.

Intellectual Property respondent
USA

Dorsey & Whitney communicate very well, and provide supportive information and references to validate the advice they provide.

Intellectual Property respondent
USA

I appreciate the effort they put in administratively and it speaks to their diligence to ensure everything is done right the first time.

Intellectual Property respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Kimton Eng
2
Kimton Eng
2
Band 2

Kimton Eng is co-chair of the firm's patent prosecution team. He has notable experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications. He possesses significant expertise in medical device, semiconductor and computer-related patents.

He is super organized and addresses everything we need.

As a patent prosecutor Kimton is fantastic.

He always has an answer and can guide the company.

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Geoffrey Godfrey
4
Geoffrey Godfrey
4
Band 4

Geoffrey Godfrey is well known for counseling large national and international clients on intellectual property litigation, most often regarding patent infringements.

Geoff is very responsive and tries to understand the needs of his clients.

Geoffrey is very client-oriented and intelligent. Also, he knows the law and the business aspects.

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Kerry Lee Andken
Associates to watch

Kerry Lee Andken is recognized as a standout associate for her work on a variety of matters including helping to manage complex medical patents.

If there is something very challenging technically I'll go to her.

Kerry is an excellent communicator, highly accessible and has good subject matter expertise.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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Intellectual Property
Kimton Eng
2
Kimton Eng
2
Band 2
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Geoffrey Godfrey
4
Geoffrey Godfrey
4
Band 4
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Kerry Lee Andken
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Clients

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Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Co.

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Hex Entertainment, LLC

Knight Well Systems, Inc.

Micron Technology, Inc.

Nutanix

Philips Healthcare

Smith Optincs, Inc.

University of Washinton CoMotion

Verizon