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I focus on helping people with their technology and intellectual property issues.
I have been involved in the prosecution of patent applications in the computer science, electrical devices and related fields since 1998 and with Internet and technology related law since 1995. I also counsels clients on patent portfolio strategy, patentability and infringement matters. My varied practical experiences range from distributed object oriented programming to kernel-level memory management to streaming media. My areas of emphasis covers a wide variety of patent, trademark and trade secret issues, with particular focus on network and security related applications. Typical clients of mine are software and technology companies as well as related inventors.
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Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2009 | Intellectual Property
Smart, creative, very helpful
Adam not only prepared our intellectual property filing, he improved the ideas, and taught us a lot about protecting our IP, in the process.
"Adam is an excellent IP attorney. He's friendly, responsive, thoughtful, and communicative. I highly recommend him."
"Adam is practical, creative and knowledgeable. He is my "go to" colleague on intellectual property matters."
"Hands down one the best IP attorneys out there. Caring, understanding and unrelenting in his pursuit of the client's interest, Adam is a top notch attorney."
"I have sent several clients to Adam and my clients are happy. Clients have told me that Adam and his staff are knowledgeable, efficient and effective. Clients also like the flat fee arrangements."
"Adam has assisted one of my clients with its patent work. He's efficient, capable, and has a great understanding of technology. He also helps his clients assess their IP needs within their available budgets. He's passionate about working with early stage technology companies and knows just about everybody in the Seattle area."
"Over his many years of practice, Adam has developed keen insights into strategies for obtaining and using patents as business tools, especially for companies built during the Internet age. Adam "gets" the patent needs of the high-tech software startup and has the savvy to shepherd a patent portfolio through all stages of a company's growth."
"Adam and I both work in the patent area for the Seattle startup community. You need only listen to the numerous positive reviews of his clients to know that Adam is very good at his work and is an asset to our community."
"Adam's deep knowledge of emerging technologies and patent law is impressive. Time and again he uses this expertise to provide valuable and cost-effective advice to our clients."
"Adam is a first rate patent attorney who excels at patent prosecution and patent portfolio management. He also has extensive experience in building IP strategies for high tech and start-up companies."
"In intellectual property law, you need a lawyer who is ready to be as creative as the client. A creative lawyer is going to find you the solutions that other lawyers ignore or just cannot see. I have known Adam for many years, through many different firms. He's always been one of the most creative and successful lawyers I know."
"Adam provides timely and strategic advice to my clients who are seeking to maximize the value of their innovations."
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IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, IAM
2024
Chambers USA, Leading IP Lawyers, Chambers
2023
IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, IAM
2023
IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists, IAM
2022
IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, IAM
2022
IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists, IAM
2022
NLJ Trailblazers: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain & Fintech, National Law Journal
2021
IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists, IAM
2011
Runner-Up Best Startup Service Provider, Seattle 2.0
2009
Finalist - Best Startup Service Provider, Seattle 2.0
2006
Rising Star,
2006
Washington’s Most Amazing Lawyers,
2006
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Phi Delta Phi Lifetime Membership, Phi Delta Phi
1994
Invitation to Phi Delta Phi Student honor society, Phi Delta Phi
2004 - Present
Founding Member, ÆON Law
2018 - 2020
Teaching Professor, University of Washington
2000 - Present
Washington State Patent Law AssociationMember
1998 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark OfficeLicensed
1998 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted
2004 - 2010
M.I.T. Enterprise ForumBoard of Directors
2004 - 2009
EnventureMember
Vacated and Remanded
Defendant lost, reversed on appeal
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1987
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Graduate Work
2025
Patents - Why and How to Use Them
2025
2025
2025
Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Why SaaS Startups Need Trademarks
2023
2021
Online Trademark Infringement
2019
2019
Comparative IP Enforcement US & China
2018
2018
2013
2013
2012
2008
How to Roll Your Own Patent Application
2008
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
2008
Startup Intellectual Property Issues
2007
Protecting Ideas
2007
Law Firm as an Entrepreneurial Venture
2005
Startup IP
2025
2022
2019
2013
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