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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 has a respected team handling patent preparation, litigation and prosecution. The team 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 acts as counsel for Smith Optics, assisting them in building its worldwide IP portfolio.

Strengths

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Dorsey leverages their talent base to bring expertise to any topic as needed to meet the needs of their customers and deliver cohesive and timely results.

Intellectual Property respondent
USA

Dorsey is highly communicative and provides detailed analyses for each of the matters. Any questions or requests given to Dorsey are responded to quickly and thoroughly.

Intellectual Property respondent
USA

The Dorsey team has the breadth and depth to handle complex cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kimton Eng
2
Kimton Eng
2
Band 2

Kimton Eng is cochair 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.

Kimton is well versed in our business. He has a great grasp for the type of work product we expect and manages his team very well.

Kimton is communicative and provides a great level of service, responding to questions quickly and thoroughly. He understands the goals and helps to execute matters to reach them.

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Geoffrey Godfrey
3
Geoffrey Godfrey
3
Band 3

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

Geoff is super responsive. He's great at coming up with creative options, offering several approaches and giving me recommendations.

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3
Michael Keyes
3
Band 3

Michael Keyes is a well-renowned intellectual property trial lawyer. He has gained a wide array of experience in cases involving trademarks, copyrights and false advertising claims.

Michael Keyes is a brilliant strategist and he is exceptionally responsive.

Mike is exceptional to work with. He and his team are responsive, proactive and upfront.

Mike is an all around amazing lawyer.

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Kerry Lee Andken
U
Up and Coming

Kerry Lee Andken receives plaudits for her intellectual property practice, which features notable expertise in the life sciences sector.

Kerry Lee understands the company's technology and has a valuable wealth of knowledge related to our portfolio. She is also very responsive and can take on sophisticated projects.

Kerry Lee is exceptional in her timely communications, accessibility to meet her clients’ needs, and insightful direction to help her customers navigate complex issues.

Kerry Lee is excellent and provides high quality work product. She is very knowledgeable about the technical aspects and is able to convey complex topics to both industry experts and novices.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
Geoffrey Godfrey
3
Geoffrey Godfrey
3
Band 3
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Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
Kimton Eng
2
Kimton Eng
2
Band 2
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Kerry Lee Andken
U
Up and Coming
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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
3
Michael Keyes
3
Band 3
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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