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Michael Thomas Rosato
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Biography
Mr. Rosato's practice includes mechanical and medical device patent preparation and procurement. His experience includes intellectual property protection and counseling for early and later stage companies in the biomedical sciences often including a combination of mechanical technologies, electronics and software systems, and medical science or biotechnology. Mr. Rosato also provides interference and reexamination practice, strategic counseling, patentability, non-infringement and validity advice, as well as due diligence analysis in connection with financing or acquisition.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
35%
24 years
Life Sciences and Biotechnology
35%
26 years
Patent Application
30%
25 years
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
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Location
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
701 Fifth Ave, Suite 5100, Seattle, WA, 98104-7036
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Michael Thomas Rosato's Lawyer Endorsements
Debra White
Life sciences and biotechnology lawyer | May 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mike Rosato is an experienced and highly respected attorney. It is without hesitation that I endorse his work."
"Mike is a dedicated and effective IP lawyer."
"Any time my clients have intellectual property questions or issues, I turn to Mike Rosato for accurate, cogent counsel. I firmly recommend him to any attorney or client with patent or other IP concerns."
"Mike is an excellent patent attorney. I've had the pleasure of working with Mike on numerous client matters."
"Mike is a very skilled and dedicated attorney."
Andrew Ledbetter
Life sciences and biotechnology lawyer | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mike is an exceptional patent attorney who efficiently, thoughtfully handles complex issues."
"Mike is as sharp as they come. He not only knows his science, he has good business sense. For patent matters -- particularly in the area of medical devices -- I refer to Mike."
Michael Schneider
Life sciences and biotechnology lawyer | Jun 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mike Rosato is a top notch attorney. I have worked with him on a number of matters and he is a patent prosecution all-star."
"Michael is not only one of Seattle's best patent attorneys in terms of technical skills and knowledge, but also business savvy and practicality of advice."
"Mike is a fantastic patent attorney and person. He is particularly skilled with medical device prosecution and is my go-to resource outside of my firm for patent related matters. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
1997
NIH Fellowship, National Institute of Health
1996
George H. Cook Scholar, Rutgers University
1996
National Dean's List, Rutgers University
1994
Varsity Crew, Rutgers University
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
2011 - 2012
Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton
2005 - 2010
Partner, Townsend & Townsend & Crew
2004 - 2005
Attorney, DLA Piper US LLP
2003 - 2004
Attorney, Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich
2002 - 2002
, Micronics, Inc.
2001 - 2001
, Law Clerk - Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich
2000 - 2000
, Attorney General of Washington - Law Clerk
1998 - 1999
, GlobalTox, Inc.
Associations
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Washington State Patent Law AssociationMember
Education
2002
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of Washington -Seattle
MS - Master of Science
1996
Rutgers University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2011
7th Annual IP Counsel Forum, San Jose, CA
Cost-Effective Patent Protection
2010
Life Sciences Start-Up Seminar
Early Stage Patent Protection
2006
Federal Circuit Club
Developments in Patent Interference Law - Univ. of CA v. Univ. of Iowa Research Foundation
2003
University of Washington Dept. of Bioengineering
Technology Protection and Commercialization
2002
Instructor of Law School Class
Intellectual Property Law
Publications
2001
Journal of Immunological Methods
Simultaneous Analysis of Surface Marker Expression and Cell Cycle Progression in Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells
2000
Current Protocols in Cytometry‚ Unit 7.14
Analysis of Cell Proliferation and Cell Survival by Continuous BrdU Labeling and Multivariate Flow Cytometry
1999
Calcif Tissue Int.
Bone Turnover and Insulin-like Growth Factor I Levels Increase After Improved Glycemic Control in Noninsulin-dependant Diabetes Mellitus
Languages
English