Batur Oktay provides clients with pragmatic and strategic intellectual property guidance. He anchors the firm's trademark practice in Seattle, delivering 25+ years of expertise in protecting and strengthening world-class brands.
A recognized IP leader and former board member of the International Trademark Association, Batur helps companies leverage and protect their IP portfolios. His practice spans trademark and patent management, brand protection, copyrights, licensing, M&A due diligence, and complex IP litigation.
Before joining the firm, Batur built and led commercial and IP programs at a large software corporation, a global food and beverage company, and a unicorn consumer product startup where he served as VP and general counsel. He's managed worldwide portfolios of tens of thousands of IP assets across 194 countries, driving innovation and substantial brand growth. His deep industry relationships and business understanding help clients turn complex challenges into opportunities. Drawing from corporate and law firm experience, Batur delivers the strategic IP solutions his clients need.
Admitted to Practice
- Washington
Education
- J.D., University of Maine School of Law, cum laude
- B.A., Foreign Affairs and Art History, University of Virginia
Languages
- Spanish, Turkish
Memberships & Affiliations
- Secretary, Board of Directors, Deception Pass Park Foundation, 2023-present
- Board of Directors, International Trademark Association, 2018-2022
- President, Board of Directors, PAWS – Progressive Animal Welfare Society, 2017-2020
- President, Board of Trustees, Photographic Center Northwest, 2007-2013
Professional Recognition
- Named to "WTR 300: The World's Leading Corporate Trademark Professionals," 2017-2024
- Listed in "IP Stars," Managing Intellectual Property Magazine
Background
- VP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, Rad Power Bikes, Seattle, 2021-2024
- Managing Director and Corporate Counsel, Starbucks, Seattle, 2002-2021
- Senior Corporate Counsel, Adobe, Seattle, 1998-2001
- Associate, Foster Garvey PC, Seattle, 1994-1998