Robert C. Cumbow

Robert C. Cumbow

also known as Bob Cumbow

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Intellectual property Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Intellectual Property, Communications & Media, Internet ... +2 more

2801 Alaskan Way Suite 300, Seattle, WA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Internet 15%

33 years

15%
Advertising 10%

34 years

10%
Entertainment 5%

34 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 495-535 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

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Location

Graham & Dunn PC

2801 Alaskan Way Suite 300, Seattle, WA, 98121-1128

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Robert C. Cumbow's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2007

Excellent IP, Advertising and e-commerce Attorney

Bob is a fabulous lawyer. He has done great work for me in the areas of copyright law, trademark law, advertising law and general issues related to e-commerce. I recommend him highly.

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Robert C. Cumbow's Lawyer Endorsements

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Noah Williams

Advertising lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob Cumbow is an amazingly knowledgeable and valuable resource."

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Niloufar Park

Intellectual property lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cumbow has an amazing reputation in the legal community for his in dept knowledge of IP law. His many years of experience is an asset to any client. His personable demeanor and sense of humor will put any client at ease. It's a pleasure to know Mr. Cumbow, and I highly recommend his legal services."

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Christopher Leroi

Intellectual property lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cumbow is an exceptional attorney. I have been an attorney for 24 years and served as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, law professor, and private attorney. However, even with all of that experience, I learn from his answers on Avvo each and every day. If you have the chance, hire him in an instant."

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Sam Sokhansanj

Intellectual property lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Other

"I was a former student of Mr. Cumbow and can attest to his deep knowledge of IP law. He is one of the best attorneys to go to for your trademark/entertainment/advertising law related matters. Highly recommended!"

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Douglas Reiser

Trademark infringement lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob is the resource manual for trademark law. He is a professor, scholar and practicing attorney in the field. What's better is that he exhibits the social and oration skills that are seldom found in attorneys of his stature. Bob is an incredible attorney, a willing teacher and a wonderful person. I would highly recommend him for your IP needs."

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Apostolos Dimopoulos

Intellectual property lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob is at once both approachable and knowledgeable. He is very responsive and my go to for all things trademark. I highly endorse his work."

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Patrick Dwyer

Intellectual property lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known and worked with Bob for years; he is a relaxed, accessible attorney with an encyclopedic knowledge of diverse areas of IP law. I endorse him without reservation."

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Chad Smith

Intellectual property lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whenever I am confronted with an unusual or unique problem, Bob is the first call I make. He truly is a great mind and gifted problem solver. I can not recommend Bob highly enough."

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Marc Randazza

Intellectual property lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Other

"Bob is extremely well-versed in intellectual property and entertainment law matters. I don't know anyone who knows right of publicity law better than him. Always someone that I would knock an idea off."

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J Keyes

Intellectual property lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob is a terrific IP attorney, great mentor, and a true class act. "

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Shelly Crocker

Intellectual property lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bob is a well-known and gifted intellectual property lawyer. He is also great to work with. He is smart, responsive, and has a great sense of humor."

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Tim Billick

Intellectual property lawyer

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Niloufar Park

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Maureen Burke

Trademark application lawyer

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Sam Sokhansanj

Intellectual property lawyer

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Lukas Dudkowski

Patent application lawyer

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Douglas Reiser

Construction and development lawyer

Apostolos Tolis Dimopoulos headshot
Apostolos Dimopoulos

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Joleen Hughes

Entertainment lawyer

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Paul Swegle

Securities offerings lawyer

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Chad Smith

Intellectual property lawyer

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Patrick Dwyer

Patent application lawyer

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Marc Randazza

Trademark infringement lawyer

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J Keyes

Intellectual property lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Avvo Top Intellectual Property Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine

2008

Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award, Seattle University School of Law

2006

Super Lawyer,

2006

The Best Lawyers in America,

2005

Super Lawyer,

2004

Super Lawyer,

2003

Super Lawyer,

2002

Super Lawyer,

2001

Super Lawyer,

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Attorney, Graham & Dunn PC

1992 - 1999

Attorney, Perkins Coie

Associations

Washington State Bar Association

Member

International Trademark Association

Member

Education

1991

University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University School of Law)

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

Seattle University

MA - Masters

1967

Seattle University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

CLE IP for the Non-Specialist

Trademark Basics

2006

Paralegal Program, Highline Community College

Cutting-Edge Issues in Trademark Law

2006

Washington Lawyers for the Arts Brown Bag

Publishing Contracts for Writers

2006

Washington Judicial Conference

Clear Writing and the Written Opinion

2006

Corporate Counsel Section

Avoiding Common Trademark and Copyright Mistakes

2005

Washington Lawyers for the Arts

Fair Use of Names and Faces

2005

Seattle University Law School CLE

Advertising Law Basics and Current Issues

2005

International Law Section CLE "In Vino Universitas"

Trademarks for Wine Makers

2005

Webcast CLE

Trademark Licensing: Don't Go Naked

2005

Winemaking for Lawyers

Trademark Basics for Winemakers

2005

CLE IP for the Non-Specialist

Trademark Basics

2004

Second Annual Pacific Northwest Arts Law Symposium

Trademarks and the Arts

2004

University of Washington

Trademark Licensing: Don't Go Naked

2004

Washington Department of Social and Health Services DCS Retreat

Language Usage

2004

CLE IP for the Non-Specialist

Trademark Basics

2004

IP Section

Rights of Publicity

2004

Intellectual Property Institute

Update: Rights of Publicity

2004

Advertising Law CLE Seattle University School of Law

Contests and Sweepstakes

2004

Pacific Northwest Writers Conference

Publishing Contracts for Writers

Publications

2006

Copyright & New Media Law Newsletter Fair Use and Documentary Films

2005

Washington State Bar Association Bar News The Language of the Law

2005

Washington State Bar Association Bar News Words on Words

2005

Washington State Bar Association Bar News Those Troublesome Twins

2004

Washington State Bar Association Bar News Using That Word

2004

Washington State Bar Association Bar News Commonest Errors in Contract Drafting

2004

Washington State Bar Association Bar News Only,' the Lonely

2004

Washington State Bar Association Bar News This Wonderful World of Words

2003

Washington State Bar Association Bar News Pet Peeves

2003

Washington State Bar Association Bar News Our Friend That

2003

Washington State Bar Association Bar News Top 10 Writing Errors for Law Students (and Lawyers) to Improve Upon in 2003

2003

Washington State Bar Association Bar News The Trials of Lenny Bruce

2003

Washington State Bar Association Bar News The Future of Ideas

2002

Trademark World Protectable Trademark or Mere Ornamentation?

2002

Mondaq.com and Graham & Dunn Web sites Staying Legal with Promotional Games and Sweepstakes

2002

Unknown Why J. Jonah Jameson Can't Have My Quarter

2001

Unknown Copyright Case Will Define Internet's Future

2001

Newsletter of the Intellectual Property Section, Washington State Bar Association 2001: An Internet Odyssey

2000

Journal of Intellectual Property Law Why Domain Names Are Not Generic

2000

Scarecrow Press Order in the Universe: The Films of John Carpenter

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