Lucas Seth Michels

Lucas Seth Michels

also known as Lucas S. Michels

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Business, International Law

215 N.E. 40th Street, Suite C-3, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 7 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Ironmark Law Group, PLLC

215 N.E. 40th Street, Suite C-3, Seattle, WA, 98105

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Lucas Seth Michels's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jerry | April 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Easy to work with and accomodating

I I met Lucas at a startup event, and I hired him to assist with the formation of my new company ( a C-Corp) shortly thereafter. What I really appreciate about Lucas and his work is that he very obviously cares about understanding his clients needs and tailoring his work to match that need. Compoun...ded with his obvious knowledge of the business / startup space, this makes him really effective at delivering what people actually need at the time they need it. As an example, being a first time entrepreneur, there was a lot of uncertainty around what I *actually* needed to get my business formed properly, legally, and set me up for future success. When I asked these questions of other lawyers prior to Lucas, they came back with a huge list of documents I ended up not needing, or came back with not nearly enough information for me to be able to act. When asked of Lucas, he asked me about what my business did, timelines, and ultimate goals for the company. Then he was able to layout the specific steps, documents, and milestones I'd need as well as why / when I'd need them based upon my own specifics. The other thing that makes working with Lucas easy is that he's *very* available. He always picked up the phone when I called. It wasn't uncommon to get responses back from him at 10-11pm at night, which was nice because I was also working at those times. I never really ended up waiting on him for an answer I needed to move forward. Lastly, I can tell Lucas takes a lot of pride in his work. He wants to make sure his clients get what they need from him, rather than just being a money-mill. I ask a lot of questions and spend more time trying to understand details than most (because that's just who I am), and he was willing to indulge me in that pursuit. Never once was he short or annoyed with me for asking a million questions. It was important to me to work with a lawyer who wasn't just a paper-pusher, but could offer me real guidance and advice. I'm sure my company is much better off because of his help. I highly recommend Lucas, and intend to use him again in the future.

Posted by Melissa | August 08, 2013 | Contracts & Agreements

Small Business Contracts

Lucas was part of the team who helped me formulate many complex contracts for not only my clients, but for artists who work with my company. He was very responsive and accommodating to ensure every aspect of the contract was covered and executed in the right way.

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Lucas Seth Michels's Lawyer Endorsements

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Austin Nowakowski

Intellectual property lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lucas is a focused, driven and knowledgeable attorney. He has helped me, or directed me to someone who can help, in several instances."

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Daniel Harris

Intellectual property lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I unhesitatingly endorse Lucas. He is a very thorough and thoughtful IP lawyer and it is always a pleasure to work on matters with him."

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Peter Nguyen

Intellectual property lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lucas is extremely knowledgeable regarding intellectual property matters and is able to blend that knowledge with his international business acumen to provide outstanding service to his clients."

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Andrew Jaffe

Unknown lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I just read what I considered to be a great answer by Seth Michels. His answer was so excellent I am sure he would be a lawyer who would get the job done, but also one you would enjoy working with."

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Derek Leuzzi

Intellectual property lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lucas Michels is one of the brightest new talents in the Seattle legal community. Lucas is diligent, resourceful, and adaptable to his clients needs. I have known Lucas for many years and have always been impressed by his thirst for knowledge. He has established himself as a leader in intellectual property. One of the most impressive contributions Lucas has provided the community is his intellectual property blog, the IP Exporter. If you have not visited his blog, you should, it is found at this address: http://theipexporter.com"

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Bruce Burdick

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A welcome addition to Avvo. His answers are consistently good, which means you can expect reliable advice and good service."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Michael Doland

Business lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Although new to Avvo, the answers of Mr. Michels are immediately seen to be accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are precisely the qualties that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

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Frederic Vimeux

Intellectual property lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lucas is a smart well rounded young attorney with a winning attitude."

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Shreya Biswas

Intellectual property lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Lucas is very thorough and professional. He is knowledgable and passionate about trademarks, international business, and intellectual property."

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Sara Berkenwald

Intellectual property lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lucas is a stellar attorney. His previous experience in international trade makes him particularly adept in handling cross-boarder IP issues and general business law. I would highly recommend working with Lucas on any IP issue at hand."

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Austin Nowakowski

Business lawyer

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Daniel Harris

International law lawyer

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Peter Nguyen

Unknown lawyer

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Derek Leuzzi

Unknown lawyer

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Bruce Burdick

Intellectual property lawyer

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Daniel Ballard

Intellectual property lawyer

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Michael Doland

Business lawyer

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Frederic Vimeux

Business lawyer

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Shreya Biswas

Intellectual property lawyer

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Sara Berkenwald

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

CALI Award - Int'l and Comparative IP, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Of Counsel, AMPACC Law Group, PLLC

2012 - Present

Attorney, Ironmark Law Group, PLLC

2018 - 2018

Counsel, Spiro Harrison

2011 - 2012

Legal Intern, NW Venture Law, PLLC

2011 - 2012

Extern/Volunteer, Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

2011 - 2011

Legal Extern, Washington State Court of Appeals Division III

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, Washington State Attorney General's Office, L&I Division

2006 - 2009

International Regulatory and Market Analyst, Bryant Christie, Inc.

2004 - 2004

Junior Lobbyist, PRM European Lobbyists

Associations

2018 - Present

Washington Lawyers for the Arts

2011 - Present

Cardozo Society of Washington State

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Thawd, Inc. v. DigiCert, Inc. (TTAB Opposition No. 91253352)

Successfully settled

All In, LLC v. Monster Energy Company (TTAB Cancellation No. 92070470)

Successfully cancelled trademark registration.

Clariant AG v. Wiserg Corporation (TTAB Opposition Proceeding No. 91248091)

Successfully settled.

Bluebird Trading Limited v. Dustin Boling / WODC (UDRP Claim Number: FA1807001795068)

Successfully transferred domain

2B Mom Inc. v. Eichholtz (TTAB Cancellation Proceeding No. 92066305)

Successfully settled

American Automobile Association, Inc. v. TripTips, Inc. (TTAB Cancellation Proceeding No. 92061742)

Successfully settled

Goya Foods, Inc. v. Inspire and Move LLC (TTAB Opposition Proceeding No. 91229822)

Successfully settled

JJ206, LLC v. Erin Hackney (UDRP Claim Number: FA1507001629288)

Successfully defended domain

W&A International LLC v. Liu (TTAB Opposition Proceeding No. 91218227)

Successfully opposed registration

Cubi, Inc. v. Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC (TTAB Opposition No. 91255598)

Successfully settled

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Education

2012

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Brussels School of International Studies

MA - Masters

2002

University of Kansas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

2018

Seattle Angel Conference Event Understanding Financing Deal Terms

2016

Second Annual Gonzaga Intellectual Property Merit Scholarship CLE State, Federal and Foreign Trademark Prosecution and Licensing for Cannabis Businesses

2015

Washington State Bar Association, International Practice Section Seminar Series Online Copyright and Trademark Enforcement in the U.S. and Abroad

2015

Pitch & Demo Night: How to Raise Capital IP Protection for Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs

2015

Intellectual Property Law Section Meeting Cross Border IP Protection for U.S. and Canadian Businesses

2014

The Makers Space - Lunchtime Talk

Intellectual Property and Your Business

2014

The HiVE Vancouver - Lunchtime Talk

Managing Business Expansion Into The U.S. and Beyond

2014

Funding Your Passion: Crowdfunding 101 Crowdfunding Terms of Use

Publications

2013

Languages

French

Activity

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