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Intellectual Property | USA

Washington

Intellectual Property covers disputes related to patent, copyright and trademark infringement. Litigation concerning trade secrets also features. We also feature related issues such as licensing and IP commercialization (US patent prosecution).

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Band 1

  1. Perkins Coie LLP
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    Perkins Coie LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked

    Perkins Coie LLP has one of the largest and deepest patent prosecution practices in the Northwest, with lauded capabilities in patent litigation, post-grant proceedings, and trademark and copyright issues. Offers specialist knowledge in medical devices and technology work, with team members providing in-depth expertise in various industries, including software, telecommunications and aerospace. Routinely represents important clients locally, nationally and internationally in high-stakes, high-value cases.

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Band 2

  1. Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC
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    Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked

    Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC is a well-established boutique IP firm particularly recognized for its work in patent preparation, prosecution and litigation. Also offers experience in trademarks, copyright, licensing and due diligence matters across an extensive range of industries, drawing upon the experience of former engineers and scientists among its ranks. Clients range from consumer goods manufacturers through sustainable packaging companies to academic institutions and medical research centers.

  2. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP represents a range of significant multinational clients and has extensive experience in trademark and copyright registration, licensing and trade secrets work. Handles patent prosecution and infringement litigation across a wide spectrum of industry sectors, including software, retail and technology. Expertise extends to internet law and cybersecurity issues. Clients include major healthcare systems and international publicly traded companies.
  3. K&L Gates
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    K&L Gates
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked

    K&L Gates is a well-regarded Seattle stalwart with expertise covering patents, trademarks, copyright and trade secrets work. Routinely handles IP prosecution, transactions and litigation. Well versed in matters relating to pharmaceutical products and the technology sector.

  4. Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
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    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton is noted for its expertise in intellectual property prosecution and litigation. The firm is experienced in the handling of matters arising in the pharmaceutical, software, life sciences and retail sectors.

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Band 3

  1. Cooley LLP
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    Cooley LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Cooley LLP is noted for its strong IP practice, which provides clients with assistance on a wide scope of issues including litigation, counseling and patent prosecution. Its clients include pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. The firm often handles portfolio work within the life sciences space.
  2. Dorsey & Whitney LLP
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    Dorsey & Whitney LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 21 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Knobbe Martens
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    Knobbe Martens
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Knobbe Martens is a well-regarded nationwide firm known for its capabilities in intellectual property law. The team offers clients a full suite of services across litigation and portfolio management. It is experienced in representing clients across sectors including technology, computer software, aerospace and biotechnology.

  4. Seed IP Law Group LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. BakerHostetler LLP
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    BakerHostetler LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    BakerHostetler LLP is notable for its representation of large international companies. The firm is involved in a number of different aspects of IP work, including patent prosecution and portfolio management.

  2. Cozen O’Connor
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    Cozen O’Connor
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Cozen O'Connor has an established practice representing clients in a range of intellectual property matters including patent prosecution and litigation. It represents a combination of biotech companies and those involved in the development of advanced computing hardware and software.

  3. Fenwick
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    Fenwick
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Fenwick has a notable IP practice handling a significant amount of litigation, alongside trademark and patent work. The firm represents a variety of clients, including biotech companies and large tech companies.

  4. Foster Garvey PC
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    Foster Garvey PC
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Foster Garvey PC has a well-regarded IP practice with significant capability to pursue litigation across borders, alongside managing trademark, copyright and patent work. The firm represents a diverse mix of clients, from large corporations to smaller startup concerns.
  5. 4
    Lowe Graham Jones
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked

    Lowe Graham Jones is a boutique firm covering the full IP service spectrum. Particularly well known for its patent work, handling US and foreign patents. Offers expertise in contentious patent matters.

  6. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is well known for patent litigation work for large national clients involved in the automotive industry and social media companies. It also frequently provides patent prosecution services for complex software and entertainment hardware.

  7. Polsinelli PC
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    Polsinelli PC
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Polsinelli PC represents well-known technology companies with significant patent portfolios in the aerospace, medical and complex material industries. The firm is recognized for its international IP protection and enforcement capability.

  8. Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
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    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Shook, Hardy & Bacon has an established presence representing a variety of complex software, e-commerce and computer technology companies. The firm offers comprehensive services such as patent due diligence, prosecution and business collaborations.

  9. Susman Godfrey LLP
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    Susman Godfrey LLP
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked

    Susman Godfrey LLP is best known for handling IP disputes, regularly advising on patent infringement lawsuits. Works with a broad client base that includes technology, travel booking and digital marketing companies.

  10. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
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    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked

    Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a specialist team active on patent mandates, including applications and licensing. The firm acts for a host of major clients, with the life sciences and technology sectors being key sources of work. Notable track record in advertising, including issues relating to trademarks and unfair competition, with experience in trademark and copyright issues relating to social media and retail law.

  11. Stokes Lawrence, PS
    Intellectual Property
    2025 | Band 4