Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
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Trademarks & Intellectual Property
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Trademarks & Intellectual Property
Choosing, registering, exploiting and protecting trademarks, copyrights and domain names is not a routine exercise but entails the utilization of special skills developed through years of experience. Ryan Swanson has successfully obtained, licensed and enforced thousands of trademarks, copyrights, and domain names in the U. S. and throughout the world. We conduct availability searches, registrations, oppositions, cancellations, arbitrations, mediations, litigation, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board actions, and branding strategies. TeamKevin J. Collette, Chair
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Kevin J. ColletteMember Kevin serves as Chair of our Business Practice Group and heads our Franchise & Distribution, Trademarks and Intellectual Property, and Licensing & Technology Teams. His practice emphasizes being a RESPONSIVE PROBLEM SOLVER and TRUSTED ADVISOR with a positive attitude. He is a deal maker who understands business realities and technologies. Present a complex problem and goal to Kevin and he will provide the options and devise the strategy and proper vehicle for your solution in Humanese Over Legalese.™
206.654.2252
Michael Jay Brown, Member
Michael Jay BrownMember Mike practices in the areas of securities law, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, officer and director liability, internal investigations, high net worth individual representation and general corporate and commercial law.
206.654.2246
Robert J. Curran, Member
Robert J. CurranMember Bob’s litigation practice focuses on commercial disputes that involve business torts, real estate, construction and personal injury. He’s tried numerous cases in state and federal court and has successfully handled appeals before state appellate courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Recently, in a series of fraud and securities cases, he obtained several multi-million dollar judgments and settlements for clients.
206.654.2232
James E. Hadley, Member
James E. HadleyMember Jay is a veteran business lawyer. His practice involves business planning for a wide variety of clients, including companies with offices in Europe and Asia. He frequently represents clients in complex business transactions and serves as advisor to high net worth individuals on acquisitions and other business investments. Jay has particular experience in contract drafting and interpretation issues, including preparing complex purchase and sale agreements, financial and legal due diligence analysis, and business strategies development. He has been lead attorney for transactions in internet, technology, telephone, manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, automobile dealership and other business sectors. Jay is also experienced in development matters, including construction contracts for Multiuser Facilities, apartment buildings, hotels, warehouse and office park facilities, highrise buildings and even the original Washington State Convention and Trade Center.
206.654.2258
Roger J. Kindley, Member
Roger J. KindleyMember Roger serves as Chair of the Litigation Group. He is a trial lawyer whose specialty is favorable resolution of matters. His trial experience covers a broad range from contract claims, to real estate disputes, product liability issues, employment cases and others. He has won many jury and non-jury cases and prevailed in arbitrations.
206.654.2218
J. Christian Larson, Associate
J. Christian LarsonAssociate Christian, an associate in our firm’s Business, Licensing & Technology and Real Estate groups, focuses his practice on corporate finance, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, licensing, franchising, business formation and general business and corporate matters. He has considerable experience representing issuers in private offerings of equity and debt, including providing guidance with securities regulatory compliance. He also has extensive experience in negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial and business contracts. Christian’s experience involves various industries, including information technology, software, Internet, biotech, alternative energy, manufacturing, retail, media and entertainment, financial institutions and franchising.
206.654.2262
Paul Meier, Member
Paul MeierMember Paul is a member of our firm’s Business, Licensing & Technology and Real Estate Groups. On a day-to-day basis, he provides the advice and services clients need to achieve their business goals. Paul’s focus is on business formations, business and real estate acquisitions and financings, and other commercial transactions. He represents both start-up businesses and established companies. Paul has considerable experience representing technology companies in venture capital financings, joint ventures, and licensing and marketing agreements. Paul is also experienced in the purchase and sale of dental and other professional practices.
206.654.2214
Wendy S. Moullet, Associate
Wendy MoulletAssociate Wendy is an Associate at Ryan Swanson, where she focuses her practice in the areas of business, real estate and licensing and technology. She advises and assists clients in a variety of industries on business and legal matters, including negotiating and documenting commercial contracts, structuring acquisitions and sales and preparing transfer and license agreements.
206-654-2242
Philip M. Roberts, Member
Philip M. RobertsMember Phil has a business finance and real estate practice. In addition to helping clients organize, finance, buy and sell businesses, he represents clients on complex real estate transactions, including shopping center and other commercial real estate developments, and represents lenders on the financing of such transactions. His involvement includes the acquisition and financing of the properties, as well as the leasing activities associated with commercial projects. Phil finds the business/finance and real estate areas to be complementary to each other.
206-654-2236
Robin A. Schachter, Member
Robin A. SchachterMember Robin’s practice focuses on protection of trademark and trade dress rights, resolving internet-related intellectual property disputes and working with clients in the franchise industry. She also continues her work with privately-held businesses and individuals on a wide range of commercial litigation matters. Robin has successfully resolved trademark and domain name claims in federal and state courts and before the TTAB, negotiated Consent to Use and Concurrent Use agreements, and tried trademark cases to judgment. Her trade dress cases have given her appreciation for a wide range of products, including chocolate truffle packaging, heavy equipment trailers and power boats.
206.654.2272
Madeline Tam-Yamada, Trademarks Legal Assistant
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