Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets
Washington
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Melissa A. Nowak
USA 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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USA
Practice Areas
Copyrights
Patents
Trademarks
Licensing & Agreements
Dispute Resolution
IP Counseling
Trade Secrets & Unfair Competition
Chemistry & Pharmaceutical
Consumer Products & Services
Food & Beverage
Life Sciences & Biotechnology
Plants & Agribiotech
Career
Melissa practices across all areas of intellectual property, counseling clients on patents, trademarks, copyrights, IP transactions, and litigation. Melissa has experience in all aspects of trademark practice, including worldwide trademark search and clearance, preparation and prosecution of trademark applications, and trademark enforcement and defense. She also counsels clients in the areas of copyright protection and infringement. In her patent practice, Melissa works with life science and biotechnology companies, universities, and non-profit research organizations to successfully obtain patent protection using practical and cost-efficient approaches.
Professional Memberships
International Trademark Association (INTA)
International Cannabis Bar Association
Pharmaceutical Trade Marks Group
Washington State Bar Association
Key sectors
Health and Life SciencesLeisure and HospitalityRetail and Consumer
Chambers Review
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Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets - Washington
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Melissa Nowak has a diverse IP practice covering both trademark and patent issues. She is known for her work with clients in the technology and gaming sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Melissa Nowak's client service, level of sophistication and commercial vision are very strong. She has a common sense approach to tackling legal problems.
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