Michael G Atkins 10.0 Superb Experience Industry Recognition Professional Conduct Find out more about the Avvo Rating Client Ratings Not yet reviewed Former client? Write a review Endorsements 1 endorsement Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer E-mail Lawyer Add to list Lawyer's website Send to a friend Overview Practice Areas 50% Intellectual Property 50% Litigation Contact Information Graham & Dunn PC 2801 Alaskan Way Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98121 206-340-9614 View map E-mail this lawyer Visit lawyer's website Languages English About Me Photos (0) Videos (0) About me: Check out my trademark law blog at www.SeattleTrademarkLawyer.com! References Client Reviews How would you rate this lawyer? If you're a current or former client, share your thoughts (anonymously, if you prefer). Would you recommend this lawyer to other clients? Review this lawyer Endorsements Endorsement from lawyer: Shalini Gujavarty , Seattle (WA), About 1 year ago Relationship: Co-worker Endorsement: Michael is a talented and experienced litigator. I have recommended friends to him for legal advice and they have expressed gratitude for his sage... more View all 1 endorsement Résumé Licenses 13 years since Michael G Atkins was first licensed to practice law in WA. See license details Hide license details State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo Washington Active 1996 02/20/2009 We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer. Work Experience Position Duration Attorney at Graham & Dunn PC 2001–present Education School Major Degree Graduated University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996 St John's University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1991 Awards Award Name Granting Organization Date Avvo Top Intellectual Property Lawyer Washington CEO Magazine 2008 Rising Star Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2008 Rising Star Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2007 Rising Star Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2006 Rising Star Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2005 Random Acts of Professionalism Washington State Bar Association 2004 See all 6 awards Hide additional awards Associations Position Association Name Duration Member American Bar Association 1996–present Member Washington State Bar Association 1996–present Member International Trademark Association 2003–present Member King County Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section 2008–present Board Member Feet First: Puget Sound Pedestrian Advocacy 2005–2008 Board Member Washington Coalition for Open Government 2006–2007 See all 6 association entries Hide additional associations Portfolio Publications Article Publication Date Seattle Trademark Lawyer blog (www.SeattleTrademarkLawyer.com) Seattle Trademark Lawyer 2009 Intellectual Property Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions (Contributed to Trademark Chapter) West Group publication 2008 Experts in Intellectual Property Cases (Trademark Chapter) West Group publication 2008 Assets & Finance: Audits and Valuation of Intellectual Property (Contributed to Trademark Chapter) West Group publication 2008 Experts in Intellectual Property Cases (Chapter on Disclosing Expert Witnesses) West Group publication 2008 Intellectual Property Due Diligence in Corporate Transactions (Dilution Section) West Group publication 2007 Bush Signs Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 CyberGraham 2006 New Federal Spam Act Governs Commercial Email CyberGraham 2004 Keeping Abreast of Recent Decency Law Developments in Light of Janet Jackson's Super Bowl Halftime Show CyberGraham 2004 The Motion In Limine: The Sharpest Tool in the Defendant's Toolbox DRI (Defense Research Institute) 2004 See all 10 publications Hide additional publications Speaking Engagements Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date Teaching the Teachers INTA Annual Meeting 2009 Intellectual Property Survey (Trademark Law Portion) Lecturer - University of Washington School of Law 2009 Advanced Trademark Law Tutorial Lecturer - University of Washington School of Law 2009 The PRO-IP Act: An Introduction University of Washington Technology Law Society 2009 Bands & Brands: Essential Trademark Law for Musicians Washington Lawyers for the Arts 2009 Design Patents and Trade Dress 13th Annual Intellectual Property Institute 2008 Trademark law Guest Lecturer - Seattle University School of Law 2008 Washington's Personality Rights Act Amendments KCBA Intellectual Property Law Section Meeting 2008 Legal Blogging LLOPS Spring Professional Development Workshop 2008 Litigation Planning for Licensing Attorneys Licensing Essentials 2008 Legal Blogging Seattle Law Blogger Meetup 2008 Likelihood of Confusion in Trademark Infringement Litigation WSPA Annual Meeting 2007 Privacy and Trade Secrets What You Need to Know About Open Records Laws 2007 The Nuts and Bolts of Remedies in Trademark Infringement Litigation Intellectual Property Law Society 2006 Trademark and Unfair Competition Law Lecturer - University of Washington School of Law 2006 Privacy and Trade Secrets What You Need to Knkow About Open Records Laws 2006 See all 16 speaking engagements Hide additional speaking engagements Intellectual Property Resources Top Motions in an Intellectual Property Case Posted in Intellectual Property. 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