Clients faced with high-stakes intellectual property disputes require a strong litigation defense team. Betts Patterson and Mines’ Intellectual Property Litigation Group offers more than 60 years collective litigation experience, including a multitude of intellectual property related matters in Alaska, Arizona, California, Montana, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Washington. Our attorneys are admitted in Washington’s state and federal courts, and a number are licensed to practice in various states and Federal Courts, including the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
At the early stages of a claim, we strive to provide timely and reliable analysis, and frank advice for minimizing exposure. When litigation occurs, we collaborate with our clients to plan and execute strategies effectively and economically to obtain favorable results. Our attorneys are sought after by clients for their experience and skills in securing injunctive and declaratory relief, summary judgments, jury verdicts, appellate awards and favorable settlements. In addition to the standard array of defense and insurance coverage matters, we have counseled clients in matters involving federal and state copyright, trademark and patent litigation, copyright and trademark licensing agreements, federal and state software licensing agreements, trademark extraterritorial disputes, website compliance reports and intellectual property insurance coverage.