$ 425-425 per hour
Kevin J. Collette
About Kevin
Biography
With a Seattle presence, Kevin is a well-known franchise and trademark lawyer. He advises clients on a full range of legal issues including business and deal structures; branding, protecting, licensing, advertising, selling and distributing products, services, technologies and intellectual properties; eCommerce, Cyberspace and computer law; financing; start-up franchises; mergers and acquisitions; real estate, and bringing franchises into the U.S. or to international markets.
Kevin represents numerous traditional businesses as their FRANCHISE ATTORNEY, from startups to multi-national companies, through all stages of growth. He is recognized as one of Seattle's leading LICENSING & TECHNOLOGY lawyers. Kevin is a highly respected FRANCHISE AND DISTRIBUTION lawyer, working with franchises throughout the U.S. and in most countries around the world. He has a large domestic and international TRADEMARK AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY practice with thousands of successful registrations and enforcements.
Kevin serves as Chair of our Business Practice Group. He also heads our Franchise & Distribution, Trademarks and Intellectual Property, and Licensing & Technology Teams. Kevin's practice emphasizes being a RESPONSIVE PROBLEM SOLVER and TRUSTED ADVISOR with a positive attitude. He is a deal maker who understands business realities and technologies. Present a complex problem and goal to Kevin and he will provide the options and devise the strategy and proper vehicle for your solution in Humanese Over Legalese.™
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Franchising
100%
45 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 45 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
401 Union Street, Suite 1500, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Experience
Honors
2010
Recognition, Who's Who Legal
2010
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2010
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2010
Recognition, Who's Who In American Law
2010
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2010
Certified Franchise Executive, International Franchise Association
2009
Recognition, Who's Who In American Law
2009
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2009
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2009
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2009
Recognition, Who's Who Legal
2009
Certified Franchise Executive, International Franchise Association
2008
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2008
Certified Franchise Executive, International Franchise Association
2008
Top Lawyers in Washington, Washington CEO Magazine
2008
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2008
Recognition, Who's Who In American Law
2008
Recognition, Who's Who Legal
2008
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2007
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2007
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2007
Recognition, Who's Who Legal
2007
Recognition, Who's Who Legal
2007
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2007
Certified Franchise Executive, International Franchise Association
2007
Recognition, Who's Who In American Law
2006
Certified Franchise Executive, International Franchise Association
2006
Recognition, Who's Who Legal
2006
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2006
Recognition, Who's Who In American Law
2006
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2006
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2005
Certified Franchise Executive, International Franchise Association
2005
Recognition, Who's Who Legal
2005
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2005
Recognition, Who's Who In American Law
2005
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2005
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2004
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2004
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2004
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2003
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2003
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2003
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2003
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2003
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2002
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2002
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2002
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2002
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2001
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2001
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2001
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2001
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2001
Top Lawyer, Seattle Magazine
2000
Recognition, Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America
2000
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
2000
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2000
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
1999
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
1999
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
1999
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
1998
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
1998
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
1997
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
1997
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
1996
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
1996
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
1995
Recognition, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
1995
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
1994
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
1993
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
1992
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
1991
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
1990
Recognition, International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
Work Experience
1980 - Present
Member, Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
Associations
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationCorporate Governance Section
2005 - Present
American Bar Association, Forum on FranchisingMember
2002 - Present
North American Academy of Arts and SciencesFellow
1993 - Present
International Franchise AssociationMember
1993 - Present
International Franchise Association, Supplier ForumMember
1993 - Present
International Trademark AssociationPublic Resources/Publications Committees
1993 - Present
American Bar Association, Intellectual Property SectionMember
1986 - Present
American Bar Association, Small Business SectionMember
1985 - Present
Northwest Entrepreneurs NetworkPast President
Education
1980
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Washington -Seattle
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Ryan Swanson
Training for Franchisors
2013
King County Bar Association
Representing Franchisees
2007
CLE
Best Practices in Franchising
2007
Annual Conference
Transfers by Franchisees
2006
Annual Conference
Franchise Advisory Councils
2005
Annual Conference
Issues of Encroachment
1995
CLE
The New UFOC
Publications
2015
INTA Website
Branding in the U.S.
2014
Ryan Swanson Website
Filing Foreign Trademarks in the U.S.
2013
King County Bar Association
Best Practices in Franchising - Representing Franchisees
2013
INTA Website
Cease & Desist Letters for Trademark Infringment
2013
INTA Website
Should I file for a State Trademark
2013
Ryan Swanson Website
Licensor's Quality Control
2010
Ryan Swanson Website
Franchisor Perspectives
2009
Ryan Swanson
United States Franchising Basics
2009
Puget Sound Business Journal
Licensing & Technology - Frequently Asked Questions
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides