Intellectual Property

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Protecting ideas, brands, and innovative technologies—nationwide.

Overview

Your IP—patents, brands, copyrights, trade secrets, and data assets—is central to value creation. But the legal and technical risks are growing: sophisticated infringement, global counterfeiting, PTAB challenges, and novel issues from AI and data licensing.

When IP risk goes unaddressed, you face lost revenue, weakened market position, lengthy litigation, and reputational harm. Poorly scoped prosecution or licensing strategies can leave you exposed, while enforcement gaps enable piracy and brand impersonation across online platforms and global markets.

Davis Wright Tremaine's award-winning IP team blends trial-tested litigators, seasoned patent prosecutors, PTAB practitioners, and accomplished professionals with extensive knowledge in licensing, dealmaking, and AI. Recognized by peer rankings and firm awards, our lawyers deliver business-focused legal strategies grounded in technical depth and industry know-how.

"Smart IP strategies are critical for turning ideas into thriving businesses. From patents to trade secrets, safeguarding your innovations keeps you ahead of the competition."

Mauricio Uribe

Partner

Areas of Focus

We combine national scale, market-leading IP credentials, and deep technical fluency to protect, monetize, and enforce intellectual property for startups, scaleups, and Fortune-level clients.

IP Litigation

  • Resolve disputes over patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
  • Represent clients in federal courts and the ITC to protect their IP rights.
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PTAB & Post-Grant Proceedings

  • Guide clients through IPRs, PGRs, appeals, and related court strategies. 
  • Help navigate complex PTAB processes and appeals with confidence. 

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management

  • Help secure and manage trademarks globally, from clearance to enforcement.
  • Protect your brand with strategies against counterfeiting and online misuse.

IP Enforcement & Anti-Piracy

  • Combat piracy worldwide with effective detection and customs enforcement programs.
  • Enforce IP rights across social media and online platforms.

Transactions, Licensing & Monetization

  • Negotiate licensing deals, joint ventures, and IP strategies that drive revenue.
  • Support IP aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other commercial agreements.

AI, Data & Emerging Tech

  • Assist with IP strategies for AI/ML, data rights, copyright issues for AI-generated works, and open-source licensing, and structuring safe, scalable AI licensing programs.
  • Provide solutions for structuring safe, scalable AI licensing programs.

Services

IP Litigation
Patent Prosecution
Trademark Prosecution & Enforcement
IP Licensing

Why Choose DWT for IP?

Choosing DWT means partnering with a nationally recognized law firm that combines national reach with deep local insight, thanks to our presence in 11 U.S. offices including several in major media, entertainment, and tech hubs—Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York. DWT's business-first approach ensures that legal strategies are always aligned with commercial goals and go-to-market timing. With a track record of excellence reflected in national rankings and awards across practices and industries, DWT stands out as a trusted and forward-thinking IP legal advisor.
BTI IP Litigation Powerhouse
We're honored to be named one of the 40 Best of the Best Law Firms in IP Litigation in The BTI Consulting Group IP Litigation 2026 report. This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in us to help navigate increasingly complex IP challenges, especially as emerging technologies like AI continue to reshape the landscape.
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How Does DWT Support Your Industry With IP Solutions?

We serve industry innovators in sectors including technology and software, media and entertainment, consumer goods, fintech, healthcare and life sciences, telecommunications, autonomous vehicles, and manufacturing—delivering tailored IP strategies that align with sector economics and product lifecycles. The firm's cross-disciplinary teams—comprising litigators, patent agents, transactional lawyers, and AI/data practitioners—collaborate seamlessly to deliver comprehensive legal solutions regardless of your industry.

What does IP legal support look like for technology and software companies?

We have extensive experience working with tech and software companies to protect their intellectual property, align strategies with fast-paced industry changes, and address emerging challenges like AI and data privacy. We also work with telecoms to protect their innovations in wireless communication, broadband technologies, and more.

How does DWT assist media and entertainment businesses with IP?

We provide tailored strategies to protect creative works, manage copyright issues—including those associated with AI-generated works—secure trademarks, and navigate complex licensing agreements in this rapidly evolving sector.

How can DWT work with consumer goods companies on IP matters?

We help consumer goods businesses, including food + beverage companies and alcohol businesses, ensure their brands, products, and innovations are safeguarded through trademark protections, IP licensing, and strategies that align with their markets and product lifecycles.

What IP legal services are available for fintech companies or products?

We help financial services companies protect their proprietary technologies and innovations while managing critical data privacy and security concerns in a highly regulated environment. 

What does DWT offer healthcare and life sciences companies for IP protection?

Our team has deep experience helping healthcare and life sciences clients protect patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property related to pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotech innovations.

Does DWT have experience with IP for autonomous vehicle companies?

We provide specific IP strategies to businesses in the autonomous vehicle sector, helping them safeguard technologies and address emerging issues in AI, data, and complex regulatory landscapes.

What about manufacturing companies? How does DWT help protect their IP?

We offer solutions for manufacturers to protect their proprietary processes, designs, and technologies while aligning their IP strategies to the economic realities of their industry and global markets.
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