John is an intellectual property litigator who handles complex litigation typically on behalf of the rights-owner. With his engineering experience, John's background makes him acutely capable in technology-related litigation, such as patent infringement, copyright infringement, and DMCA violations. Mr. Whitaker has been a registered patent attorney for over two decades.
Practice areas
John has been practicing intellectual property law his entire career. His practice has included most aspects of intellectual property protection, from patent, copyright, and trademark prosecution to the litigation of those rights.
21 years
John has been practicing intellectual property law his entire career. His practice has included most aspects of intellectual property protection, from patent, copyright, and trademark prosecution to the litigation of those rights.
26 years
John has been practicing intellectual property law his entire career. His practice has included most aspects of intellectual property protection, from patent, copyright, and trademark prosecution to the litigation of those rights.
26 years
John has been practicing intellectual property law his entire career. His practice has included most aspects of intellectual property protection, from patent, copyright, and trademark prosecution to the litigation of those rights.
26 years
John has been practicing intellectual property law his entire career. His practice has included most aspects of intellectual property protection, from patent, copyright, and trademark prosecution to the litigation of those rights.
26 years
Languages spoken
French
Whitaker Law Group
1218 Third Ave.
Suite 1809
Seattle, WA, 98101
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1999 | 06/28/2022 |
GA | Terminated - Nonpayment of Dues | 1998 | 04/17/2022 |
AL | Inactive | 1996 | 07/19/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyers (Intellectual Property) | Best Lawyers in America | 2021 |
Highest Class Standing-Contract and Fiscal Law | Judge Advocate General's School | 2010 |
Commandant's List (top 20%) | Judge Advocate General's School | 2010 |
Rising Star | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2004 |
Curia Honoris | Cumberland School of Law | 1997 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Judge Advocate | United States Army | 2009 - 2019 |
Principal | Whitaker Law Group | 2005 - 2019 |
Attorney | Lee & Hayes, PLLC | 2003 - 2005 |
Attorney | Merchant & Gould An Intellectual Property Law Firm | 2001 - 2003 |
Attorney | Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC | 1999 - 2001 |
Attorney | Jones & Askew | 1997 - 1999 |
Attorney | Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne | 1996 - 1997 |
Legal extern | Honorable Edward S. Smith, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit | 1995 - 1995 |
Missle Systems Engineer | Teledyne Brown Engineering | 1990 - 1993 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Seattle IP Inn of Court | Master of the Bench | 2019 - Present |
U.S. Supreme Court | Member | 2016 - Present |
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas | Member | 2014 - Present |
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington | Member | 2013 - Present |
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin | Member | 2012 - Present |
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas | Member | 2012 - Present |
United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin | Member | 2011 - Present |
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter) | Member | 2011 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association, Litigation Section | Member | 2010 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit | Member | 2009 - Present |
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington | Member | 1999 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit | Member | 1997 - Present |
Federal Circuit Bar Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama | Member | 1996 - Present |
Bainbridge Island Girls Lacrosse Association | Past President | 2006 - 2010 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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XBiz World | Tendering Copyright Infringement Claims To Your Insurance Company | 2016 |
The Spokesman-Review | ‘Elf-Man’ download lawsuits target Spokane residents | 2014 |
Copyright Infringement Advisor | Open Wi-Fi Not Negligent | 2012 |
Copyright Infringement Law Blog | Copyright Infringement Advisor | 2011 |
U.S. Patent 6,263,278 | Graphically Altering A Pre-Calculated Route | 2001 |
U.S. Patent 6,182,008 | Ordering Destinations Along a Route Using a Shortest Line Approximation | 2001 |
Cumberland Law Review | Wrongful Death and Double Jeopardy | 1996 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army | 2010 | |
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | J.D. | 1996 |
University of Alabama - Huntsville | B.S.E.E. | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Patent Invalidation Procedures and Practices: a Comparison between US and JP law | Post-Grant Patent Procedures: IPR and PGR proceedings | 2022 |
The World According to Section 112 | Developments in the area of Section 112 compliance and their impact on patent prosecution | 2020 |
Annual IP For the Non-IP Specialist Seminar | IP Enforcement Strategies | 2019 |
Open Source Topics for Patent Practitioners | Open Source Licenses as Defense to Infringement | 2018 |
Artists' Roundtable | Copyright Issues for Artists | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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David Ford v. Sir Mix-A-Lot | Settled |
Radio Systems, Inc. v. Lalor | Jury verdict in favor of client |
Alpi International v. Dollar Tree | Favorable settlement |
Hangartner v. Intel | Settled |
Pettignano v. Amazon, et al. | Ongoing |
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Michael Brumback, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 12, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I first met John in a US Army (Reserve) JAG unit at JBLM. In fact, for a while, I was John's rater, and I got to know him well. I can tell you John is a good man. He works hard. He's honest. He's VERY smart. I know that the US Army JAG Corps was very interested in John's intellectual law abilities, and for good reason. I highly recommend John Whitaker.
Sean Cleary, Copyright application Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
Hovanes Margarian, Copyright application Attorney on Jul 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Venkat Balasubramani, Copyright infringement Attorney on Jan 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is a great lawyer. Practical, resourceful, tenacious. I highly recommend him.
Roger Wylie, Intellectual property Attorney on Jan 21, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Bruce Burdick, Copyright infringement Attorney on Nov 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Well respected copyright specialist and IP lawyer. Has a well respected copyright blog and is very current on the issues.
Christopher Leroi, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Whitaker is an outstanding attorney who provides exemplary advice on Avvo. I would recommend everyone and anyone to him for representation. Even though I have been practicing fo 24 years, as a judge, magistrate, prosecutors, and in private practice, I learn valuable new information from him every day. A superb attorney.
Matthew Troncali, Intellectual property Attorney on Jan 26, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Thomas Wong, Intellectual property Attorney on Jan 11, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
James Slominski, Intellectual property Attorney on Sep 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Valentine Castillo, Unknown Attorney on Jul 27, 2012
Relationship: Other
John is a dedicated attorney and a military officer. I attended a military training course with John where he mentored brand new military attorneys. I highly recommend John.
Philip Marcus, Copyright infringement Attorney on Jun 2, 2012
Relationship: Other
I know John from his answers here on AVVO. He not only has excellent technical knowledge, but also the baility to convey it to non-lawyers in language that is non-technical but does not look down to them. I endorse him.
Howard Lewis, Intellectual property Attorney on Dec 24, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Whitaker is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. If I needed an intelectual property attorney in WA he is the first and only attorney I would call. He is credit to the legal profession and a great attorney.
Roger Townsend, Intellectual property Attorney on Apr 5, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with John for over a decade and endorse him as an experienced and knowledgeable patent and intellectual property attorney. John is extremely bright and capable.
Dean D'Mellow, Copyright infringement Attorney on Jan 28, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. John provides outstanding service to his clients. His proven track record in the fields of intellectual property law and copyright infringement are second to none. He consistently wins his cases against the biggest corporate giants. I have asked for his expertise on a number of matters and I strongly endorse this attorney.
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