Timothy B Mccormack

Timothy B Mccormack

also known as Tim, McCormack

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 27 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Copyright Infringement, Litigation ... +3 more

617 Lee St, Seattle, WA

About Timothy

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property 40%

McCormack Intellectual Property & Business Law is a Seattle-based technology and business law firm that works in all areas of patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition and business law. We offer comprehensive legal services in all matters relating to client counseling (regarding intellectual property matters), patents, trademarks, copyrights, technology transactions, and intellectual property litigation.

28 years

40%
Copyright Infringement 25%

Represents Getty Images and other well-know companies in copyright infringement matters. Appeal Court Opinions include: Satava v. Lowry, 323 F.3d 805, 66 U.S.P.Q.2d 1206 (9th Cir. 2003) (copyright case involving three-dimensional sculptural art made of blown glass). Also a published author and speaker on copyright infringement matters in the Seattle area.

28 years

25%
Litigation 10%

Practice covers varied intellectual property issues, including copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, unfair competition, licensing, litigation and related business concerns, such as: business formation, employer/employee issues, contracts and corporate governance.

28 years

10%
Patent Infringement 10%

Helps clients to litigate and defend patent infringement lawsuits and related trade secret law infringement lawsuits. Experience with different technologies ranges. Lead counsel in two-plus year software litigation centered on patented compression algorithms for space-based satellite image programs used by NASA, the CIA and other government agencies. This case involved the challenged use of proprietary / patented software algorithms in a commercial software product.

28 years

10%
Trademark Infringement 10%

Helps clients to litigate and defend trademark infringement lawsuits and related trade dress law infringement lawsuits. Also have experience with domain name issues and appeals. Represented defendant in a domain name dispute involving the domain name www.QuiznoSucks.com in federal bankruptcy court. Issue involved the intersection of First Amendment and trademark law. Litigated case to favorable settlement.

28 years

10%
Trademark Application 5%

Filed / managed hundreds of copyright and trademark applications and related foreign copyright and trademark applications. Substantial experience with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, representing clients in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings.

28 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 22 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2003

Suspended - Non-Disciplinary

No misconduct found

Licensed in Idaho for 23 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2002

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Timothy B Mccormack

617 Lee St, Seattle, WA, 98109-3425

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Timothy B Mccormack's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Cathi | February 10, 2011

Find the Best Lawyer!

Tim is the best lawyer I have ever worked with. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to find the best. He is sincere, professional, and goes that extra mile to make sure you have ever possible bit of information to get what you need. He is truly amazing. Excellence defines his practice.

Posted by Dallas | February 9, 2011

Dallas Bunney - Owner, Bug Doctor Pest Control

I have found Tim to be very knowledgeable, honest, and straightforward in his assessments regarding legal issues he has assisted me with. Having known Tim for approximately 15 years, and knowing his integrity to be what it is, I trust his advice and would not hesitate to refer others to him.

Posted by Linda | February 9, 2011

My experience

Tim is very professional and diligent with his work. I would recommend him to friiends.

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Timothy B Mccormack's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hugh Judd

Intellectual property lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Tim many years ago, and have collaborated on cases with him since then. I consider him an expert on intellectual property and business matters, and invite him regularly to speak to an introductory law course I teach at the University of Washington Foster School of Business. I have a great deal of respect for his ethics and his talent. On a personal level, I consider him one of my best friends."

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Akilah Jeffery

Intellectual property lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Timothy McCormack is an experienced patent, trademark and copyright attorney. He pays attention to the details that matter in patent protection. I turned to to him for advice on trademark issues, and his advice was helpful. Mr. McCormack's regular column on the Seattle Post Intelligencer website is viewed as a local authority on copyright issues within Seattle's legal community."

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Jan Berlage

Intellectual property lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I co-counseled a federal trade dress case with Tim. I was very impressed with his professionalism and knowledge of IP law. He is an excellent attorney."

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Polly Oliver

Intellectual property lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacob Rosenblum

Intellectual property lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anne Munsey

Appeals lawyer

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Jan Berlage

Litigation lawyer

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Lauren Burgon

Business lawyer

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Jeannie Mucklestone

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Helen Moure

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, McCormack Intellectual Property PS

Associations

2004 - Present

Washington State Patent Law Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Olem Shoe Company v. Washingtion Shoe Company

Appeal Pending

Washington Shoe Company v. A2Z

Trial Court Reversed on Appeal

Rovio v Ideal Toys DIrect

Settled

Washington Shoe Company v. Academy Sports

Settled

Washington Shoe Company v. Town Shoes.

Settled

Campbell v. Met Life

Settled

ASCAP v. Koffee Pot

Settled / Discharged.

Broker Exchange Network, LLC v. Zoomtek LLC

Settled

Corbis Corporation v. EVS

Settled

Corbis Corporation v. American Matrix Corporation.

Litigated case to favorable settlement.

CRA v. Romio’s Pizza & Pasta

Client was awarded a substantial judgment and attorneys’ fees

Enerlume v. Simcosky

Court awarded temporary restraining order and permanent injunction

Davis Inotek v. Rake

Litigated case to favorable settlement.

Mais oui v. Maison de France

Garnered published appeal decision and victory for client

Satava v. Lowry

Storus Corporation v. Restoration Hardware

Foster Manufacturing v. Hepperle

Successful litigation resulted in judgments against all defendants

Road Armor v. Trim

Litigated case to favorable settlement

Godinger Silver v. Gadget Universe.

Litigated case to favorable settlement.

Almost Golf, Inc. v. Cayman Golf, Inc.

The case settled on favorable terms

SlipTrack v. Steeler Industries

Envision Telephony Inc. v. WFM Solutions

Litigated case to favorable settlement

Quiznos Corporation v. Sauls

Litigated case to favorable settlement

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Education

1997

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Washington

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2013

University of Washington Jackson School of Business

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2012

7th Annual WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference: Reinvent, Recharge and Rejuvenate Your Practice! Cloud Computer and Practice Management

2011

University of Washington Jackson School of Business

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2011

New Trends, Tools & Tips: Keeping Your Practice Current Seminar

“Lawyers in the Sky” with Computers: Cloud Computing and the Small Firm

2010

University of Washington Jackson School of Business

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2010

Professional Photographer's Association of Seattle

Obama Hope Poster – Fairey v. Associated Press

2010

NALS Greater Seattle

Trade Secret Update – Trade Secrets and Internet

2010

NALS Greater Seattle

Obama Hope Poster – Fairey v. Associated Press

2010

NALS Greater Seattle

Trade Secret Update – Trade Secrets and Internet

2010

Harnessing the Power of the Internet for Your Practice

Cloud Computing for Legal Professionals

2010

CLE for the Washington Bar Association

When Rubber Meets the Road – Practical Applications and Caveats about “Cloud Computing

2009

Washington State Bar Association Law Firm Conference

Outlook and your Practice: The Path to More Efficiency and Productivity

2009

University of Washington Jackson School of Business

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2008

National Business Institute

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2007

University of Washington Jackson School of Business

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2006

University of Washington Jackson School of Business

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2006

Intellecual Property For Non-Intellectual Property Attorneys

Trade Secrets For Attorneys

2005

University of Washington Jackson School of Business

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2005

Intellecual Property For Non-Intellectual Property Attorneys

Trade Secrets For Attorneys

2004

University of Washington Jackson School of Business

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2004

Intellecual Property For Non-Intellectual Property Attorneys

Trade Secrets For Attorneys

2003

University of Washington Jackson School of Business

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2003

Intellecual Property For Non-Intellectual Property Attorneys

Trade Secrets For Attorneys

2002

University of Washington Jackson School of Business

Introduction to Intellectual Property

2002

SBA / SCORE (Small Business Administration / Service Corps of Retired Executives

Legal Aspects of Starting Your Own Business

2001

SBA / SCORE (Small Business Administration / Service Corps of Retired Executives

Legal Aspects of Starting Your Own Business

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