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Licensed in Alaska for 35 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 37 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
K&L Gates
925 Fourth Avenue Suite 2900, Seattle, WA, 98104
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Posted by Liza | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Excellent
I hired Mark to help me with a contract/copyright issue, he answered all my questions and then some, he explained everything in a way so that I understood, and he was fast and nice. My issue was resolved and I have some good advice going forward.
Mark Wittow's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark has the ability to analyze a complicated factual scenario and come up with an effective plan to resolve the underlying issues. I go to him for advice and have recommended him to clients."
Michael White
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Intellectual Property Law Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2015
WA Intellectual Property Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Top Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Robert C. Cumbow Brio Award for Pro Bono Service, Washington Lawyers for the Arts
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Intellectual Property Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Intellectual Property Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Intellectual Property Super Lawer, Washington Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Intellectual Property Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Avvo Top Contracts/Agreements Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Partner, K&L Gates
Associations
2013 - Present
Copyright Society of the U.S.A.Chair, Pacific Northwest Chapter
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Alaska Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
King County Bar Association
Member
Education
1988
Harvard University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
Hampshire College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
WA Intellectual Property Law Institute
Copyright Law Developments
2016
Midwest Intellectual Property Institute
Copyright Law Developments
2016
IP Essentials for Business and Transactional Lawyers: Know Enough Not to Be Dangerous
Copyright Law Basics
2016
Intellectual Property Law Review
Copyright Law Developments
2016
Intellectual Propert Law Institute
Digital Music Developments
2015
Music Law: The Basics and Beyond
Overview and Current Developments in Music Copyright Law
2015
AIPLA Spring Conference
Copyright Law Developments
2015
ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN LICENSING IP AND TECHNOLOGY
Structuring IP-Focused Transactions
2014
2014
Music Law 101
Music Copyright Issues
2014
Intellectual Property Law Institute
Music Copyright Law Developments
2013
LSI Conference on Licensing IP Technology
Cloud Computing – Understanding and Mitigating Risks
2013
LSI Conference on Cloud Services and Related Big Data Issues
Getting the Deal Done: Spotting and Resolving Legal Issues for Cloud Computing and Big Data Services
2012
WLA Seminar
Copyright Fundamentals
2011
Angel Capital Association Northwest Regional Meeting
IP Issues for Exits
2011
Alaska Bar Association CLE for Corporate and Other In-House Counsel
Protection and Enforcement of Trade Secrets
2010
Intellectual Property Law Institute
Competitive Intelligence - Safely Navigating Intellectual Property Minefields
2010
Cloud Computing 2010: Is Your Copmany Ready?
Cloud Computing - Recent Litigation Developments, Anticipating New Claims
2009
The Practical and Tactical Art of the Deal in Software Licensing Agreements
Drafting Contracts that Meet Current Business Needs
2008
IQPC 5th Patent Strategies Conference
Conforming Complex Licensing Transactions to Business Objectives
2007
Licensing Executives Society
Implications of MedImmune v. Genetech for Patent Licensing and Other Hot Topics
2006
Washington State Bar Association Intellectual Property Section
Intellectual Property Licensing Trends: Recent Case Law Developments, Annual Intellectual Property Licensing Seminar
2006
Unknown
Copyright Basics, Intellectual Property for Non—Specialists CLE
2006
Unknown
Legal Issues for Writers: Copyright
2006
Copyright Society of the USA, Northwest Chapter
Copyright Essentials — Protection for Architecture and Maps with a Special Focus on Virtual Worlds
2005
Raincoast Computer Conference
Legal Issues for Website Designers
2005
20th Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference
Recent Developments in the Protection and Use of Databases
2004
Unknown
Register Your Work — Nuts and Bolts of Copyright Registration and Enforcement
2004
Law Seminars International
Overview of Export Controls and Technology Export Issues, Advanced IP Licensing Transactions
2004
Business Law and Intellectual Property Sections
Databases — To License or Not to License, Licensing Essentials for Business and Technology Lawyers
2003
CLE on Copying Intellectual Property for Business, School, Art or Home Use: Practical Advice for the 21st Century
Applying Copyright Rules In Light Of New Legal Developments (Including DMCA): Software, Digital Media, Internet & Related Issues
2002
Unknown
Electronic Commerce Law Update, Business Law Section Mid—Year Meeting/CLE
2002
Seattle University IP Law Society
Copyright and Trade Secret Issues in Intellectual Property Audits, Intellectual Property Valuation and Audits Conference
2002
Computer Law CLE, Law Seminars International
Electronic Transactions and UETA — Traps for the Unwary
2001
CLE, LSI
Privacy Law Litigation Developments, Responding to Privacy Laws
1999
Washington State Ethics and Election Conference
Emerging Issues from the Internet
1998
CLE, LSI
Intellectual Property Litigation, Computer Law
1998
CLE
Entangled in the World Wide Web: Legal Liability in Cyberspace, Intellectual Property and Internet Law
Publications
2016
Intellectual Property Law Institute Coursebook (Practicing Law Institute)
Digital Music Developments
2015
IP Protection in China, American Bar Association
Copyright Law of China (co-author)
2015
2012
Technology Transactions and Data Protection and Telecom, Media and Technology Alert
Privacy Policies of Mobile Apps Falling Under Increased Scrutiny by State and Federal Regulators
2011
Annual Review of Intellectual Property Law Developments - 2010 (American Bar Association)
Personal, Noncommercial File Sharing of Copyrighted Music is Not a Fair Use
2011
The Computer & Internet Lawyer
Cloud Computing: Recent Cases and Anticipating New Types of Trends
2010
CIO Magazine
How Using Open Source Software Can Affect Your Company's Value
2010
BITKOM Newsline
Changing Legal Rules for US and UK Information Technology Contracts
2009
National Law Journal
User-generated Videos Online Raise Vexing Issues
2008
World Intellectual Property Report (BNA)
Model Railroad Case Supports Enforceability of Open Source Software Licenses and Provides Guidance for Licensors
2008
Intellectual Property Alert
U.S. Supreme Court's Decision Limits Patent Owners from Claiming Infringement by Downstream Customers
2007
Intellectual Property Alert
U.S. District Court Rules Online Music Service Providers Not Required To Pay Public Performance Royalties
2006
Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts
Judgments
2006
Puget Sound Business Journal
Selling the Business? Prepare for 200 Questions (Acquisitions Due Diligence)
2006
King County Bar Association
Copyright Basics
2005
Preston Gates E-Alert
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Companies Promoting Infringing Uses Of A Product Or Service As Principal Or Primary Use Are Liable For Copyright Infringement
2005
ExecBlueprints
Privacy — Adjusting to Changes in Technology
2005
ExecBlueprints
Avoiding Legal Landmines in Software Development and Licensing
2005
Computer Law Review International
Liability for File Sharing Software
2005
Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts
Judgments
2004
Developments in the Law Concerning Databases
Developments in the Law Concerning Databases
2004
Inside The Minds: The Laws Behind Technology — Leading Lawyers on the Legal Aspects of Patents, Software Licensing, Telecommunications, & More
Technology Law in Action
2003
Developments in the Law Concerning Computer Programs
Developments in the Law Concerning Computer Programs
2003
Intellectual Property for Non-Specialists Deskbook
Copyright Chapter
2002
Computer Law Review International
Enforceability of Foreign Court Decisions — Yahoo! v. La Ligue Contre Le Racisme
2001
Internet Law for the Business Lawyer
Software and Data Licensing
1998
Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law in Review - Oil and Gas Exploration and Production — Legislative, Judicial and Administrative Developments in Alaska
Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law in Review - Oil and Gas Exploration and Production — Legislative, Judicial and Administrative Developments in Alaska
1993
Natural Resource Damages
Economic Methodologies for Valuing Natural Resource Damages
N/A
Developments in the Law Concerning Online Trademark Uses and Contextual Advertising
Developments in the Law Concerning Online Trademark Uses and Contextual Advertising
Languages
English