Ellen M. Bierman

If you are seeking experienced counsel that will deliver the highest quality IP protection all over the U.S. and the world, no matter where you are located, contact me today.

We empower people and companies that strive to make a difference in the world through powerful ideas, inventions, and dreams, whatever they might be. If you are passionate about your ideas and inventions, interested in building your dreams into reality, and excited and committed to investing time and money to match these aspirations, then hire us to craft litigation quality intellectual property solutions that are aligned with your strategic business goals! 

Our relationships with our clients are built on trust. When you engage with me, you will gain a trusted advisor that works for your overall, long-term success – not a mere scribe. In return for your trust, I strive to deliver clear expectations, communicate transparently, and deliver patents, trademarks, and other IP protection tailored to advance your dreams.

My experience translates to optimal use of your time and money:

• licensed patent practitioner since 1993
• specializing in all IP aspects of computer software and Internet-related technology including patents, trademarks, copyrights, portfolio analysis, infringement and invalidity opinions, licenses, and strategic planning
• experienced in a wide variety of technical areas including:     artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, natural language processing and search technologies, location aware applications, data analytics, blockchain technologies, cryptography, computer architecture, augmented reality, virtual reality, networks, social media protection, telecommunications technology, operating systems, object-oriented technologies, cyber security protection, etc.

My education, industry, and entrepreneurial experience allows me to speak your language efficiently:

• B.A. from Cornell University, M.S. in Computer Science from the U of Washington
• J.D. (with honors) from Seattle University.
• Prior to becoming a lawyer, I worked in the software industry for over ten years for such companies as Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard.
• I've also owned my own business and worked in a startup company and so am familiar with the opportunities and challenges you face.

My philosophy: a good IP strategy involves listening, incorporating clients' business needs, offering pragmatic advice, empowering clients, and delivering valuable results in a timely manner. 

In my non-lawyer time I enjoy skiing, traveling, interesting food, reading, working with entrepreneurs, and mentoring young lawyers and other professionals. I am also a top level certified alpine ski instructor and educator.  My work as a professional snow sports trainer has equipped me with skills, coaching experiences, and leadership principles that I incorporate daily to empower my clients to achieve the next steps towards advancing their dreams.