My practice is centered on guiding innovators through the protection, acquisition, and/or commercialization of patent and trademark rights. Having IP experience in a variety of technology fields and spanning the breadth of intellectual property law, I counsel clients ranging from international corporations to start-up businesses. I earned degrees in Chemical Engineering and Law from the University of Idaho. I am an advisory board member for the Department of Chemicals and Materials Engineering in Moscow, Idaho, and am also a member and two-time past chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section of the Idaho State Bar in Boise, Idaho. In 2016, I taught an Intellectual Property course at the University of Idaho College of Law.
Practice areas
Utility, nonprovisional, provisional, design, and PCT patent application preparation and prosecution; Patent searches
14 years
Trademark searches; Trademark application preparation and prosecution
14 years
Patent and trademark application preparation and prosecution; Patent and trademark searches; IP transactional matters including non-compete, non-disclosure, IP sale/acquisition, and licensing agreements
16 years
Intellectual property transactional matters including non-compete, non-disclosure, IP sale/acquisition, and licensing agreements
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| UT | Active | 2012 | 06/07/2021 |
| ID | Authorized to practice law | 2005 | 06/07/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Rated Intellectual Property Attorney in Boise, ID | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Patent Attorney | TraskBritt, P.C. | 2011 - Present |
| Law Professor | University of Idaho College of Law | 2016 - 2017 |
| Registered Patent Attorney | Dykas & Shaver, LLP | 2010 - 2011 |
| Registered Patent Attorney | Dykas, Shaver & Nipper, LLP | 2006 - 2010 |
| Staff Attorney to The Hon. Larry M. Boyle | U.S. Courts for the District of Idaho | 2005 - 2006 |
| Intellectual Property Intern | Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. | 2004 - 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Reporting Officer / Technology Transfer Assistant | Washington State University Research Foundation | 2003 - 2005 |
| Research Assistant | D.C. Drown Associates | 2001 - 2002 |
| Teaching Assistant | University of Idaho Department of Chemical Engineering | 2000 - 2002 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho State Bar Intellectual Property Law Section | Southern Vice Chair | 2016 - Present |
| Idaho State Bar, Professionalism and Ethics Section | Member | 2011 - Present |
| University of Idaho Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering Advisory Board | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Idaho State Bar, Intellectual Property Law Section | Member | 2005 - Present |
| Idaho State Bar, Intellectual Property Law Section | Past Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
| Idaho State Bar, Intellectual Property Law Section | Chair | 2012 - 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho State Bar, Intellectual Property Law Section | Past Chair | 2010 - 2011 |
| Idaho State Bar, Intellectual Property Law Section | Chair | 2009 - 2010 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Advocate (Idaho State Bar) | Rule 1.1 Competence - The Importance of Finding Competent Intellectual Property Assistance for Your Client | 2017 |
| The Advocate (Idaho State Bar) | IP Transactions: Questions to Ask Before Buying Trademark Rights | 2012 |
| The Advocate (Idaho State Bar) | IP Transactions: Questions to Ask Before Buying Patent-Related Rights | 2012 |
| The Advocate (Idaho State Bar) | IP Transactions: Questions to Ask Before Buying Copyrights Rights | 2011 |
| The Advocate (Idaho State Bar) | Patent, Trademark, & Copyright Protection: Necessities or Luxuries | 2011 |
| The Advocate (Idaho State Bar) | .COM and .NET, Make Room for .TRADEMARK: What Trademark Holders Should Know About the New gTLD Program | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| The Advocate (Idaho State Bar) | Orphan Works: Congress Considers Lessening Penalties for Copyright Infringers | 2009 |
| Idaho Law Review | Civil Procedure in Idaho: An Examination of Significant Differences Between the Rules of Procedure of the Idaho State and Federal Courts | 2009 |
| The Advocate (Idaho State Bar) | Moral Rights Under Federal Law | 2008 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2005 |
| University of Idaho | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2002 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property & Inventors Conference | COPYRIGHT: Advantages of Registration | 2018 |
| Intellectual Property & Inventors Conference | Trademark and Branding Strategies | 2018 |
| Idaho State Bar Intellectual Property Law Section | (Potentially) Positive PTO Pilot Programs for Patent Practitioners: First Action Interview & After Final Consideration | 2018 |
| Boise StartUp Week | Strategies for Efficient Use of Resources to Protect Intellectual Property | 2016 |
| Idaho Technology Council | Intellectual Property Triage: Allocating Limited Resources for Maximum IP Protection | 2012 |
| ISB Intellectual Property Law Section | .COM and .NET, meet .ANYTHING: Introducing the New Generic Top-Level Domain Program | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho State Bar | IP Transactions: Identifying & Transferring Ownership | 2011 |
| Idaho State Bar | Notable Differences Between the Rules of Civil Procedure in Idaho's State and Federal Courts | 2010 |
| Girls in Tech Boise March 2010 Meeting | What Innovators in Technology Should Know About Intellectual Property | 2010 |
| Assembly | Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights & Avoid Violating Another's IP Rights | 2010 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Sonic Cash, Inc. v. Efextra.net Domain registrations | Decision for Plaintiff;Transfer of domain ordered |
Nathan Whitlock, Patent application Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Elizabeth is great at explaining her position and thoughtfully advocating for her clients. She is approachable, empathetic, and kind. Over the years I have worked with her, she has cheerfully assisted me in my own work to clarify and simplify complex areas of law, both through discussions and letting me read arguments she has written. I recommend Elizabeth as a capable and understanding attorney.
Michael McKell, Intellectual property Attorney on Aug 26, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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