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David W C Chen

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 25 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Litigation

219 First Avenue South, Seattle, WA

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Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

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Licensed in Connecticut for 25 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2000

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Law Offices of David W C Chen

219 First Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98114-3041

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Posted by Stephanie | July 24, 2015 | Patent Application

David Chen - lawyer, teacher, helpful, amazing choice

David and his team have been amazing to work with. I have worked with them for the past few years...starting with a provisional patent for an idea, and then all of the steps to follow as we transitioned it to a full utility patent. David was so helpful and made it a point to teach me many things alon...g the way. As a young and first time business owner, I was able to learn a lot from the experience working with them. David always made sure I understood the steps that we were taking, and also worked with me to accomplish our goals while maintaining an affordable cost. Even as I ran into questions unrelated to my patent, David was always willing to help and answer my questions via a quick phone call or he would even follow up and send me informative emails to help me learn more about the legal processes involved in the startup world. I am so thrilled with not only the utility patent that he filed for me, but my overall experience working with and learning from David.

Posted by Mary | August 07, 2012 | Intellectual Property

A Wealth of Knowledge, Excellent Service and Genuine Interest

David Chen has been my company's patent attorney since 2006, when I first decided to file for a patent. He came highly recommended from a colleague. I did meet with other lawyers before selecting him. David explained each step of the process, his logic and strategy as he prepared the patent applicati...ons. Due to his excellent work, we have been awarded 2 patents with the majority of the original claims. This year, when our team identified new IP within the product design, I contacted David immediately for consultation. Recently he submitted patent application # 3 for us. Equally important to the quality of patent application and David's intellect, is his patience when explaining complex topics and law. His customer service is excellent, he has taken the time to get to know me, including my company's vision and values.

Posted by Darin | March 20, 2012 | Patent Application

Trustworthy, insightful, and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals. David will exceed your expectations.

You can trust David to work hard, provide great insight, and treat your business like it is his own. Our company has worked with a number attorneys, consultants, and accountants (big and small) over the last decade and David is the only one that has actually exceeded my expectations. He has helped... draft, review, and file multiple patent applications, manage and defend trademarks, and set strategy to defend against much larger companies in patent suits. Even more amazingly, he has helped us achieve great outcomes (including defending the patent suits) within tight budget requirements. He does this all with passion, integrity, and most importantly great insight. He has the ability to quickly grasp complex products and situations and is a great communicator and strategist. He has definitely earned our trust and respect over the last six years. When I have an important question on any legal matter, I prefer to talk to David first, and if he doesn't have my answer, he knows the person that does. I would recommend his services to any individual or firm searching for a dedicated, resourceful and trusted intellectual property lawyer.

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David Visser

Intellectual property lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've had several opportunities to work with Mr. Chen on complex intellectual property matters, and he has always been diligent, timely, and accurate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Kuhlmeyer

Litigation lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I was opposing counsel against David in my first litigated case. He represented his client zealously, but with such a degree of professionalism that it was impossible not to respect his advocacy. In fact, it was his professionalism and willingness to talk forthrightly about the strengths and weaknesses of both his client's, and my client's, cases, that went a long way to eliminating anger, and allowing both parties to find a settlement. I eventually learned that this sort of relationship with opposing counsel is unfortunately the exception, rather than the rule. David is a fine lawyer. We eventually became friends, and I've learned a lot from David. It says a lot about a lawyer when opposing counsel respects them and endorses them. David is the standard of conduct against which I measure an opposing counsel..."

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Eric Carlson

Intellectual property lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David provides excellent, efficient patent and trademark counsel for small businesses. I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Best Lawyer (trademarks), Best Lawyers

2017

BEST LAW FIRMS - Tier 1 Metro Trademarks, US News and Best Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyer (trademarks), Best Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney- Founder, DWC Law Firm

2000 - 2002

Associate, Seed Law Group

1994 - 1997

Engineer- District Representative, Betz Dearborn (Now GE Water & Process Technologies)

1993 - 1994

Process Engineer (Process Design), Vista Chemical Company

Associations

2001 - Present

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Registered

2001 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

Certified

Education

2000

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Washington -Seattle

B.S.

Languages

English

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