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Greg Raburn

Of Counsel

T 206.757.8006 Seattle
What I enjoy most in my work is learning about new and diverse technologies and the latest technological innovations.
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Greg Raburn is a patent attorney who helps technology companies develop and protect strategic patent portfolios in software, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, financial technology (fintech), virtualization, cryptographic solutions, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrency. He focuses on patent preparation and prosecution for innovations involving distributed systems, machine learning, cryptographic security, data infrastructure, and high-performance computing platforms.

Greg represents clients ranging from emerging technology companies to Fortune 100 enterprises, helping them to secure high-value patents that support product development, investment, and competitive positioning.

Drawing on experience as a software engineer, inventor, and former U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) patent examiner, Greg crafts patent applications and develops prosecution strategies designed to anticipate examiner concerns, navigate examination efficiently, and produce durable patent protection.

Greg's engineering background includes more than 11 years as a software engineer and engineering manager with Micron Technology and its subsidiaries, where he designed and implemented web-based and database-driven systems and managed multidisciplinary engineering teams. This industry background enables him to work closely with engineering and product teams to translate complex innovations into clear, defensible patent claims aligned with business objectives.

As a USPTO patent examiner, Greg examined patent applications related to computer graphics processing, visual display systems, augmented reality, image processing, object detection, computer animation, graphics memory, and graphics hardware and software architectures, providing practical insight into USPTO examination practices, prior-art analysis, and effective claim drafting strategies.

Greg is also a named inventor on issued patents, giving him firsthand experience with the innovation process and the practical value of well-structured patent protection.

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Admitted to Practice

  • Oregon, 2011
  • Washington, 2015
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2009
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 2012

Education

  • J.D., University of Georgia School of Law, 2011, cum laude
    • Notes Editor, Journal of Intellectual Property Law
    • Intellectual Property Society
    • Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
  • B.S., Computer Engineering, Oregon State University, 1992

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Region 8 Representative, House of Delegates, Oregon State Bar, 2017-present
    • American Bar Association, 2011-present
    • American Intellectual Property Law Association, 2011-present
    • Washington State Patent Law Association, 2014-present
    • King County Bar Association, 2015-present
    • Malheur County Bar Association, 2016-present

Professional Recognition

    • Named "One to Watch" by Best Lawyers in Patent Law, 2025

Background

    • Patent Examiner, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Alexandria, Va., 2012-2014
    • Summer Associate, Mitch Harris, Attorney at Law, Athens, Ga., 2010
    • Software Engineer, MPC Computers (formerly MicronPC, a subsidiary of Micron Technology), Nampa, Idaho, 2008
    • Software Engineer, Micron Technology, Boise, Idaho, 2007
    • Programmer/Analyst, State of Idaho, Boise, Idaho, 2006-2007
    • Software Engineer, MPC Computers (formerly MicronPC, a subsidiary of Micron Technology), Nampa, Idaho, 2005-2006
    • Software Development Engineer, Lionbridge Technologies, Boise, Idaho, 2003-2005
    • Engineering Department Manager, MicronPC (a subsidiary of Micron Technology), Nampa, Idaho, 1993-2002
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