Robert James Carlson

Robert James Carlson

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 43 years

Patent infringement Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Patent Infringement, Trademark Infringement, Intellectual Property

701 Pike Street., Suite. 1600, Seattle, WA

About Robert

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Patent Infringement 60%

Registered patent lawyer and experienced litigator with Electrical Engineering background and over three decades experience in technology law and IP litigation. Litigation of patent disputes in U.S. District Court, U.S. International Trade Commission, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and inter partes review before Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

43 years

60%
Intellectual Property 20%

Patent Lawyer with Electrical Engineering background and over 20 years partner-level experience in technology law and IP litigation. Practice focus on development and management of client patent portfolio, license negotiation and strategic IP planning. IP experience in software, medical devices and consumer products.

43 years

20%
Trademark Infringement 20%

Intellectual property litigation attorney with over three decades experience in enforcement and defense of trademark rights. Litigation experience in U.S. District Court and Trademark Trail and Appeal Board.

43 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 43 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1982

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Lee & Hayes, PLLC

701 Pike Street., Suite. 1600, Seattle, WA, 98101

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Robert James Carlson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Richard | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Intellectual Property

Happy with outcome on infringement case

Bob Carlson and Lee & Hayes handled a patent infringement lawsuit for us, enforcing our patent rights against a manufacturer and sellers of infringing products who had ignored my efforts to negotiate license terms. I found Bob to be diligent and responsive, and efficient in the way he approached the... litigation. As a result we were able to reach a reasonable settlement with the infringing parties reasonably soon after the lawsuit began, with a minimal waste of time and money. We would recommend Bob and the Lee & Hayes team to others who need to enforce their intellectual property rights.

Posted by Bob | November 10, 2011 | Intellectual Property

An outstanding intellectual property attorney

I have worked with Bob Carlson on patent and trademark applications and examinations for more than 15 years. Our patent applications are typically biotechnology oriented. He has shown an ability to quickly and comprehensively understand the technical materials. You can expect Bob's patent appli...cations to be well written and efficiently crafted. I have worked with more than a half dozen patent attorneys over the last 25 years and Bob receives my highest marks.

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Steven Schumacher

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've known Bob since we worked together 20 years ago, and always find him to be incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and resourceful. i never hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of advice in Patent and other intellectual property matters."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

AV Peer Review Rating 2000-2015, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

IAM 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals, Intellectual Asset Management

2014

IAM 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Professionals, Intellectual Asset Management

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Lee & Hayes, PLLC

1991 - 2012

Member, Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness, PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Seattle Intellectual Property American Inn of Court

Master

2007 - Present

Licensing Executives Society

Member

1995 - Present

Federal Circuit Bar Association

Past Chair, Amicus Committee

1991 - Present

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Member

1991 - Present

Washington State Patent Law Association

Member

1989 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of Certain Multiple Mode Outdoor Grills USITC No. 337-TA-895

Secured Exclusion Orders and Cease and Desist Orders excluding competing products of numerous parties found to infringe our clients' patents

USNR v. Machinage Piche et al. USDC WDWA

Settlement after claim construction hearing

Acronis, Inc. v. Lucid8,LLC USDC Mass.

Successful resolution at mediation.

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Education

1982

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of Colorado - Boulder

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Licensing Executives Society

Four Things to Know About Ethical Issues in IP LIcensing

2015

Gonzaga IP Merit Scholarship CLE

Practical Effects of Inter Partes Review

2013

LH University CLE

Letter From an Non-Practicing Entity

2011

Technical Management MBA Program

The Intellectual Property Landscape

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