USA Guide 2026 : Washington
Ranked Individual
Provided by Stokes Lawrence, PS
A premier IP practice in the Pacific Northwest, the Stokes Lawrence Intellectual Property Group advises clients across industries—from technology and agriculture to media and manufacturing—on the full spectrum of IP law, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and licensing. Our team is recognized as one of Washington’s leading groups for both protecting and enforcing IP rights, delivering support locally, nationally, and internationally through registration, licensing, litigation, and dispute resolution.
We partner with clients throughout the entire brand lifecycle—from initial concept and development to registration, enforcement, litigation, and long-term brand strategy. Our team has deep experience in domestic and international trademark clearance, registration, and portfolio management, and we regularly help clients secure distinctive forms of protection, including product configurations, certification marks, and sound marks.
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Stokes Lawrence is well regarded for its expertise in intellectual property litigation. The firm represents clients from a range of industries including retail, manufacturing and music, assisting them with intellectual property matters ranging from licensing agreements to copyright infringement cases.
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Stokes Lawrence represented Vintage Brand and Sportswear in a trademark and copyright litigation case brought by the University of Illinois.
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The team is sharp, responsive and practical. What really stands out is their ability to explain complex legal issues in a way that’s easy to understand and directly tied to real business decisions.
The attorneys at Stokes Lawrence are excellent communicators. They offer sound advice and help us to arrive at reasoned decisions that serve our interests.
The firm has a personality that causes clients to be at ease. The team is creative and is able to step back and look at the macro picture of an issue.
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Theresa is truly an excellent attorney with the best customer service in the business.
I cannot say enough great things about Theresa. She is an excellent, thorough and a dogged lawyer who manages numerous matters seamlessly.
Theresa is an expert in intellectual property. She gets the job done and does so in a timely manner, keeping up on outstanding items and ensuring that matters are closed as quickly as possible.
Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Provided by Stokes Lawrence, PS
Bradford Axel
John Fetters
Justo González
Joshua Harms
McKenzi Hoover
Shannon Jost
Valerie Walker
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