Kathleen T. Petrich
Practice Emphasis
Additional practice emphasis
Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Licensing, Litigation
BAR ADMISSIONS
Washington, 1992; Registered before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; Also admitted in Federal Courts: Western District of Washington, Eastern District of Washington, Colorado, Eastern District of Wisconsin, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
______________________________________________________________________Kathleen is a shareholder and practices in the area of Intellectual Property, including trademark, mechanical/electrical and electro-mechanical and design patent prosecution. She counsels clients regarding their intellectual property rights and strategizes with clients as to the protection and enforcement of those rights. She also litigates intellectual property disputes, and provides clearing, registration, prosecution, opposition practice, portfolio management, opinion, due diligence, license, and settlement negotiations services.
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS
Represented financial services provider in numerous trademark disputes before U.S. District Courts and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Trademark and Trial Appeals Board and in domain name arbitration proceedings ("UDRP").
Represented seed licenses in a patent infringement dispute.
Represented a perfume company in a trademark infringement dispute.
Represented a boat lift manufacturer in a patent dispute.
Represented a renowned reggae band in a trademark dispute.
Represented a glass artist in a copyright dispute.
Represented online jewelry retailer in trademark dispute matter.
Prosecuted numerous utility and design patents on behalf of a pet products manufacturer.
Prosecuted a utility patent for an electrical products manufacturer through three "on final" rejections and filing an appeal brief.
Prosecuted numerous trademark registrations for clients in the retail, manufacturing, and software industries, as well as non-profit organizations.
Prosecuted a utility patent for a wireless security system OEM.
Represented a pest control service company in a UDRP and trademark dispute.
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
Co-Author, "Expert Witnesses: Intellectual Property Cases," West Publishing (2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011).
Moderator, "Use of Patent Experts in Litigation; Current Trends and Best Practices," AIPLA Mid-Winter Institute (Roundtables), La Quinta, CA (January 2010)
Presenter, "Intellectual Property Ownership and Patent Inventorship Issues," LES Vancouver, B.C (November 2009)
Moderator, "Survey Evidence in Trademark Disputes," INTA (regional roundtables), Seattle WA (January 2009)
Co-Coordinator/Moderator, AIPLA Advanced Patent Litigation Road Show (June, 2007).
Presenter, “Choosing Your Trademark Options,” Half Moon Seminars (June, 2007).
Presenter, “Preserving Your U.S. Patent Rights,” Half Moon Seminars (June, 2007).
Chair, "Advanced Intellectual Property Issues - Addressing the Challenging IP Issues for Senior Level Business Attorneys," King County Bar Association (November, 2004).
Presenter, "Gotchas in IP Transfers & Mergers/Acquisitions," King County Bar Association (November, 2004).
Presenter, mock IP litigation trial, AIPLA Mid-Winter Institute (January, 2004).
Presenter, “New Online Trademark Filing Procedures,” INTA Local Roundtable Presentation (October, 2002).
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), Trademark Litigation Committee, and Patent Litigation Committee
Member, Washington State Patent Law Association (Officer 2001-2004)
Member, International Trademark Association (INTA)
Member, King County Bar Association; King County Bar Foundation Trustee (2010-2011)
Member, Washington State Bar Association
RECOGNITION
Washington Law & Politics, “Super Lawyer,” 2001 – 2003
Martindale-Hubbell AV® rating
EDUCATION
J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 1992
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Valparaiso University, 1982
