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Elizabeth Swanson
About Elizabeth
Biography
In my 25 years as an attorney, my practice has been 100 percent devoted to intellectual property. I am licensed to practice in state and federal courts and have experience working at a larger law firm. In addition to my legal practice, I also have a background in molecular biology, mechanical engineering, and teaching — all of which are valuable assets when working with patents and explaining complex legal concepts.
The Law Office of Elizabeth Swanson represents individuals and businesses for a range of intellectual property matters, including patent, copyright and trademark registration, infringement, and litigation; federal and state trade secret protection; anti-counterfeiting and unfair competition litigation. Based in Portland, Oregon, my firm represents clients nationally and internationally.
As a solo practitioner, I am able to offer clients a high level of service with a personal touch. I work hard to make sure my clients fully understand the laws and processes affiliated with their cases, helping them to make informed decisions at every step.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Trademark Application
40%
41 years | 3,000 cases
Trademark Infringement
20%
41 years | 50 cases
Copyright Infringement
10%
36 years | 2,000 cases
Intellectual Property
10%
36 years | 3,200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-395 per hour
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
LAW OFFICE OF ELIZABETH SWANSON
10430 SW 14th Drive, Portland, OR, 97219
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Posted by Juan-Carlos | November 03, 2011 | Intellectual Property
Trademark Attorney
Elizabeth is always thorough in her information and practice and is very knowledgeable about trademarks. She's great to work with.
Posted by Jeffrey | November 03, 2011 | Intellectual Property
Above and Beyond
Elizabeth Swanson helped me with a complex and arduous trademark issue. From the moment I had my first consultation I knew that she was an outstanding attorney. The attention to detail, strong commitment to her clients and her genuine concern makes her an exemplary attorney to work with. I highly rec...
Posted by THOMAS | October 28, 2011 | Intellectual Property
Elizabeth Swanson History
My business is New Product Development and Elizabeth has helped me and my clients in evaluating the viability of concepts, particularly regarding the potential for IP protection, best methods to protect them and pitfalls to be avoided.
Posted by James Pickering | October 24, 2011
Would recommend
Elizabeth has gone above and beyond to give us insightful analysis and proper perspective on legal matters, saving us valuable time and money.
Elizabeth Swanson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice."
"Elizabeth is very knowledgeable in Patent Law and can explain things that will help you better understand the area. I endorse Elizabeth. Thank you!"
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I have worked with Liz for about 10 yrs now both as her client and as her co-counsel, and have had nothing but great experiences with her professional services. She's smart, practical and ethical, and has the client's best interest always in mind. I regularly refer clients to her for their patent needs. Liz has served as co-counsel with me on numerous patent infringement lawsuits over the past 9 years. She has a gift for explaining technical things to non-technical people which bridges the gap between expert or inventor and litigation counsel."
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"Liz is quickly building a reputation as a go-to lawyer for any client with a counterfeiting issue. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Top Attorney 2011, Pasadena Magazine
2004
Patent Attorney License, United States Patent and Trademark Office
2004
Commendation, City of Los Angeles
1984
Law Review Staff, University of Utah
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Elizabeth Swanson
2002 - 2003
Of Counsel, Ervin, Cohen & Jessup
1985 - 1987
Law Clerk, Lyon & Lyon
1978 - 1982
Associate III, Dept. of Cellular, Viral and Molecular Biology
Associations
2013 - Present
TEN - The Esquire NetworkGroup leader and member
2012 - Present
Half Norwegian on my Mother's Side Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
All CitiesHost
2005 - 2013
AIPLAMember
2005 - 2007
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationBoard Member - IP Section
2000 - 2010
Los Angeles Neighborhoods Counsel - SoRoBoard Member; Chair of Real Estate Section
Sample of Legal Cases
Foreign Trademark Cases
Succesful registrations and pending cases
MM&R v. Stitch N' Genius
Settled in favor of client
Motorized Waterproof Fluid Dispenser
Patent issued
METHOD FOR FACILITATING ONLINE SALES AND PRODUCT FOR USE THEREFOR
Pending
METHOD FOR FACILITATING ONLINE SALES AND PRODUCT FOR USE THEREFOR
Pending
Over 270 United States Federal Trademark Registration Applications
Issued or pending for active marks
Anti-counterfeit NOCI enforcement
Infringements removed
Education
1985
University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
West Hollywood Entertainment Meetup
Down the Rabbit Hole: Alice and Entertainment Law
2011
KTLA News
How To Protect Your Idea
Publications
1991
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Attorney Work Product Protection for Patent Cases
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I came up with a name, started a trademark and now someone else is too, what can I do?
28 Mar 2018
Q&A
Can I use an image of Toy Story with Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Andy's room with the words "To infinity and beyond"?
27 Mar 2018
Q&A
Received a cease & desist regarding my company’s name. Is it valid?
27 Mar 2018