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About Leslie
Biography
Leslie practices exclusively in the area of intellectual property.
She advises a wide range of businesses on trademarks, copyrights, software protection, domain name recovery, data and search engine issues, licensing, unfair competition, trade secrets, confidentiality agreements, and intellectual property interests in bankruptcy and in estate planning. Leslie and the intellectual property team at Stokes Lawrence also handle intellectual property litigation in the federal courts and contested matters before the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board.
Leslie is an active member of International Trademark Association (INTA), locally and internationally.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Intellectual Property
100%
35 years
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Licensed in Washington for 27 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 35 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Stokes Lawrence
1420 Fifth Ave Ste 3000, Seattle, WA, 98101-2393
Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore
120 N. Naches Ave, Yakima, WA, 98901
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Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2013 | Intellectual Property
True Professional with Game Changing Knowledge and Experience
Leslie is extremely knowledgeable, experienced and hardworking. She has represented my company on a variety of intellectual property issues over the past nine years. She has tremendous knowledge and insight into trademark law and continues to provide creative solutions to complex legal issues. She is...
Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2008 | Intellectual Property
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Leslie and her team have provided our corporation with great legal advice and representation over the past decade. Leslie is extremely knowledgable of intellectual property law and provides insightful, timely and practical legal advice. Leslie's easy to communicate with via phone or email, and prov...
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2008 | Intellectual Property
Great to work with, knows her stuff . . . a real winner
Leslie represented my company in a very important case for us. She is extremely knowledgeable and guided us well through the complex landscape of legal issues and procedures. She and her team at Stokes Lawrence were absolutely excellent. Our communication was frequent, Leslie was available wheneve...
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Zachary Wright
Intellectual property lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2023
World's Leading Trademark Professionals, WTR 1000
2023
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2022
World's Leading Trademark Professionals, WTR 1000
2022
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2021
World's Leading Trademark Professionals, WTR 1000
2021
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2020
World's Leading Trademark Professionals, WTR 1000
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2019
World's Leading Trademark Professionals, WTR 1000
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2018
World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, WTR 1000
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2017
World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, WTR 1000
2017
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2016
World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, WTR 1000
2016
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Women Leaders in the Law, ALM
2015
Leading Trademark Professional, World Trademark Review 1000
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2015
World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, WTR 1000
2014
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2012
Notable Practitioner, Chambers USA
2010
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Top IP Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
Top Lawyer, Seattle Magazine
N/A
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Shareholder, Stokes Lawrence
Associations
2013 - Present
Seattle Pacific UniversityBoard of Trustees
2010 - Present
International Trademark Association (INTA)Panel of Trademark Mediators
International Trademark Association
Member
Washington State Bar Association - Intellectual Property Section
Member
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Member
Calvin College/Sem Board of Trustees
Past Board Member
King County Bar Association Intllectual Property Section
Past President
Union Gospel Mission Open Door Legal Services Clinic
Advisory Board
Neighborhood Playhouse
Past Board Chairman
Education
N/A
Emory University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor with Distinction
N/A
Calvin College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
International Trademark Association Annual Conference
Merchandising and The Controversial ‘Secondary Source’ Rule
2018
INTA Roundtable
Canadian Update on Trademark Law for U.S. Practitioners
2017
Intellectual Property Washington Summit
Trademark & Copyright Fundamentals
2017
Intellectual Property Basics: A Fundamental Foundation
Intellectual Property Basics: Trademark Law
2013
Roundtable
World Portfolio Management
2012
Stokes Law Briefs
Strategic Moves for Executive Transitions
2009
INTA Roundtable
How the USPTO Treats Fraud in Trademark Applications
2007
Copyright Management & Litigation Conference
"Damages & Remedies for Infringement"
2006
11th Annual Intellectual Property Institute,
Navigating the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy
2005
Annual Conference
Recent Supreme Court Developments in Trademark Law
N/A
Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Intellectual Property Assets in Bankruptcy: Perfecting Security Interests and Drafting Technology Licenses
N/A
Business Law Section, Midyear Meeting
Intellectual Property Considerations in Emerging Growth Company Practice
N/A
Association of Women in Computing, Seattle Chapter
Trademark and Domain Name Basics for Small Businesses
Publications
2016
TTAB Tips
What is a Notice of Reliance?
2016
TTAB Tips
Official Records
2016
TTAB Tips
A Party's Registration As Evidence
2016
TTAB Tips
Discovery Responses in Evidence
2016
TTAB Tips
Discovery Depositions
2016
TTAB Tips
Burden of Proof
2016
TTAB Tips
Failure of Proof
2015
TTAB Tips
Motion to Consolidate
2015
TTAB Tips
Motion to Join or Substitute Parties
2015
2015
2015
TTAB Tips
Motion for Sanctions
2015
TTAB Tips
Motion for Summary Judgment
2014
Significance magazine
Data Extraction: Beyond the Sweat of the Brow
2014
Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit Update
Who Owns The Pastor’s Sermons, Blogs & Books?
2009
Washington State Bar Association Real Property, Probate & Trust Section Newsletter
Planning Considerations for Clients Who Own and Co-Own Valuable Copyrights