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Scott Wilsdon
About Scott
Biography
Scott has represented clients in copyright, trademark, technology and related legal matters throughout the United States and Canada. Scott worked for nearly 30 years in Seattle, and is a founding member of Yarmuth Wilsdon PLLC, where he continues to practice today. Scott’s clients include multinational corporations, incumbent technology companies and startups, and authors, artists and musicians. More about his legal practice can be found at .
Scott and his wife, Michelle, grew up on the Monterey Peninsula and returned in 2017. Since his return, Scott has helped local businesses, entrepreneurs and artists in business and litigation matters. Scott brings to his new law practice the experience and dedication to excellence that comes from practicing at a big firm, but with the personal attention that only a small town lawyer can offer.
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Washington for 34 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 37 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Wilsdon Law
Su Vecino Court (Dolores & Sixth), P.O. Box 5515, Carmel, CA, 93921
Yarmuth Wilsdon PLLC
501 East Pine Street, Suite 201, Seattle, WA, 98122
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Posted by Marc Wolin | March 10, 2021 | Communications & Media
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I have worked with Scott on a number of complex cases over the years involving both the Federal Communications Act of 1934 and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. I have always found Scott to be an excellent lawyer who is very knowledgeable, creative and articulate. He is a pleasure to wor...
Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Excellent
I need help refining a contract for my small business and Scott was extremely prompt, approachable, and professional. I highly recommend his services!
Scott Wilsdon's Lawyer Endorsements
"Scott is one of the most gifted, polished, effective litigators with whom I've ever had the pleasure of working. Scott is strategic, thoughtful and efficient. Not just a brilliant litigator, I have personally seen Scott's courtroom skills and he shines there too. I highly endorse him for any complex business, intellectual property or technology related litigation matter."
"Scott is a top shelf attorney who secures good results for his clients. I worked with Scott for many years in complex intellectual property matters in Federal Court. He is a skilled and effective advocate."
"Scott Wilsdon is one of the best, if not the best, lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is extremely smart, creative, caring, and has an unparalleled strategic sense. I simply cannot write an endorsement that adequately conveys his strengths and abilities. Anyone that has an opportunity to retain Scott is in great hands. I trust him implicitly."
Spencer Freeman
Intellectual property lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent Rating -- Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rating -- Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rating -- Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent for Twenty Years, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rating -- Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell®
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2001
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2000
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
1988
Order of the Coif, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
1987
Natural Resources Section Student Writing Competition, American Bar Association
1982
Distinction, Stanford University
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Wilsdon Law
1995 - Present
Partner, Yarmuth Wilsdon PLLC (now Yarmuth LLP)
1991 - 1995
Associate, Culp, Guterson & Grader
1989 - 1991
Law Clerk, U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Zilly
Associations
2019 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted
2018 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted
2017 - Present
Monterey County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of MichiganAdmitted
2007 - Present
United States District Court for the District of ColoradoAdmitted
2006 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonAdmitted
1995 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAdmitted
Sample of Legal Cases
Getty Images (US), Inc. v. Her Campus Media LLC, No. 1:19-cv-11084 (D. Mass. 2019)
Successful settlement
CixxFive Concepts, LLC v. Getty Images, Inc., et al., 2:19-cv-00386 (W.D. Wash. 2019)
Obtained dismissal of all claims.
CoStar Group Inc. et al v. Mahoney & Associates Commercial Real Estate et al., 5:18-cv-06096 (N.D. Cal. 2018)
Successful settlement
Getty Images (US), Inc. v. Virtual Clinics et al., 2:14-cv-00069 (W.D. Wash. 2014)
Obtained $598,000 judgment in favor of client.
Microsoft Corporation v. EEE Business Inc. et al., 3:07-cv-01839 (N.D. Cal. 2007)
Obtained $1.6 million judgment in favor of client.
Directv Inc v. Reggie Scullion, et al., 2:99-cv-05803 (C.D. Cal. 1999)
Successful settlement of civil and criminal cases.
Education
1988
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Stanford University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
American Chamber of Commerce Symposium
Protecting Intellectual Property Rights in the Satellite & Broadcast Industries
2010
Microsoft Legal & Corporate Affairs -- World
Activation Keys as the New Currency of Piracy
2010
2010 Winter CLE
Intellectual Property Law for General Practitioners
2009
NewMo Webinar
Counterfeits & Gray Market: How to Solve the Problem in 30-90 Days
2008
13th Annual Intellectual Property Institute
RIAA and Direct Liability Lawsuits
2006
Microsoft Legal & Corporate Affairs -- World
Seize & Freeze Litigation
Publications
1987
Languages
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the process of a Temporary Restraining Order to take money from the person copying my product? How long?
31 Mar 2021
Q&A
Is it legal to produce a card game that mentions the title and artist of a song? What about a small set of lyrics as well?
18 Feb 2021
Q&A
Can my company edit an already-produced video that was commissioned for our use?
08 Feb 2021