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Adam L.K. Philipp
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Patent Application
85%
28 years
Trademark Application
8%
31 years
Intellectual Property
3%
31 years
Trademark Infringement
2%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 24 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
ÆON Law
1718 E Olive Way, Seattle, WA, 98102
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Posted by Vicky | November 11, 2012 | Patent Application
AEon Law for your IP needs
Adam and his team were great at helping us to focus on business intent so that the patent application specifically fit our needs. His team is extremely knowledgeable about technology as well as law and is invested in your business' success.
Posted by Bill | June 16, 2010 | Patent Application
Good communication, reasonable fees
Adam and his senior partner wrote a patent application for a biotech invention of mine. Together we came up with a claim strategy that made sense and kept things within my budget limitations. They were very quick to catch on to the concepts behind my invention, and they were excellent at explaining t...
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 L.K. Philipp's Lawyer Endorsements
"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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Experience
Honors
2024
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
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Founding Member, ÆON Law
2018 - 2020
Teaching Professor, University of Washington
Associations
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
Sample of Legal Cases
A G Design v. Trainman Lantern (Fed. Cir. 2008)
Vacated and Remanded
SIBIA Neurosciences, Inc. v. Cadus Pharmaceutical Corporation
Defendant lost, reversed on appeal
Compounds and Methods for Diagnosis and Treatment of Leishmaniasis
Education
1995
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Tufts University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1987
Punahou Academy
N/A
California State University, San Diego
Graduate Work
Speaking Engagements
2025
STEM Innovators-in-Residence
Patents - Why and How to Use Them
2025
Reinventing Professionals (podcast)
How Fixed-Price Legal Services Expedite the Adoption of New Technology
2025
Feel the Boot (podcast)
What Founders Need to Know About Patents and Intellectual Property
2025
Ceeattle Network Q&A
Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Why SaaS Startups Need Trademarks
2023
Seattle Ignite 43
How to Understand Patents, Using Frisbees
2021
Annual Meeting
Online Trademark Infringement
2019
IP & Technology Licensing Conference
Zero Knowledge Proofs and Trade Secret Licensing
2019
Annual Meeting
Comparative IP Enforcement US & China
2018
IP and Technology Licensing
NDAs and Licensing
2018
Blockchain Seattle 2018
How to Use Blockchain and Zero Knowledge Proof Systems to Prove Possession of IP
2013
2013
Keiretsu Academy
Startup IP Boot Camp
2012
LES Vancouver Chapter Meeting
Recent Developments in the USA Patent Wars Between Samsung, Apple and others and Why They Matter
2008
Ignite Seattle
How to Roll Your Own Patent Application
2008
Entrepreneur University
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
2008
Countdown
Startup Intellectual Property Issues
2007
Venture Lab
Protecting Ideas
2007
Enventure Spring Retreat
Law Firm as an Entrepreneurial Venture
2005
Enventure Spring Retreat
Startup IP
Publications
2025
Attorney at Work
Fully Fixed-Price Legal Services: How Your Firm Can Make the Switch
2022
2019
The Licensing Journal
Don’t Lose Your Licensable IP, NDAS and Zero Knowledge Proofs
2013
Creative Lawyering for Growth in the Entertainment Industry
Diverging Defaults: When Do You Own "Your" IP
2008
Avvo.com
Provisional Patent Applications
2008
2003
Softlaw Outlook
Computer Software Protection and Trade Secret Misappropriation
2002
Softlaw Outlook
Overview of Software Product-By-Process Claims
2001
Softlaw Outlook
Tough Times In the Tech World: Steps to Take to Maximize IP Value in a Tough Economic Environment
2001
Softlaw Outlook
What to do with a Domain Name Record Once You Find One
2001
Softlaw Outlook
How to Find Domain Name Records
Languages
Hebrew
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do you need to prove that your device that treats irrigation water works before you can obtain a pat
25 Mar 2026
Q&A
Provisional patent filed — seeking advice on prior art search before utility patent
16 Feb 2026
Q&A
How to sell multiple different inventions all filed in 1 provisional patent to different companies ?
27 Nov 2025