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Gregory Rosenthal

Counsel

T 206.757.8132 Bellevue
I have the privilege of working with clients that are changing the world through technology.
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Greg Rosenthal combines his engineering, business, and legal background to solve intellectual property issues for wireless communication, data security, cloud computing, medical device, and software clients. Greg has a consistent track record of directing patent matters spanning patent portfolio development, patent strategy, litigation, and licensing. Greg is a dually qualified US and European patent attorney. With his strong engineering background, Greg speaks the language of inventors, is able to bridge the gap between law and technology, and takes a collaborative approach to solving his clients' intellectual property matters.

Practice Highlights

Patent portfolio development

Counsels tech companies to help grow their patent portfolios domestically and globally in key markets in the fields of cloud computing, internet security, medical devices, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Intellectual property disputes

Counsels companies regarding offensive, defensive, and proactive strategies in patent related disputes.

Patent transactions

Counsels clients regarding patent valuation, due diligence, patent sales and purchases, and licensing.

MED-EL Elektromedizinische Gerate Ges.m.b.H. v. Advanced Bionics, LLC*

Managed U.S. litigation, German litigation, and EPO proceedings between competitors. Represented Sonova AG in IPRs and patent owner responses related to the litigation. Successfully defended patent against IPR. (D. Del. and PTAB, 2018-2021)

K/S HIMPP v. III Holdings 4, LLC*

Advised client regarding adverse matter against large patent assertion entity including multiple IPRs and appeal to Federal Circuit. (PTAB and Fed. Cir. 2017-2019)

Patent services for Fortune 50 telecom company*

Provided strategic advice and prosecuted patent applications related to wireless communications, including patent applications related to wireless standards (e.g., 3GPP standards). (2014-2017)

Patent services for Fortune 100 e-commerce company

Preparing and prosecuting patent applications related to cloud computing, data security, and e-commerce innovations. (Ongoing)

Patent services for Fortune 500 semiconductor company

Preparing and prosecuting patent applications related to machine learning, autonomous vehicles, wireless communication, and processor architecture. (Ongoing)
*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine
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Admitted to Practice

  • Washington
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
  • European Patent Office

Education

  • J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2014, with honors
    • Concentration in Intellectual Property Law
  • M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Washington College of Engineering, 2014
  • B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2010
    • Business & Engineering Certificate, Center for Entrepreneurial Technology
    • Chevron Outstanding Undergraduate Research Stipend

Languages

  • German, Mandarin

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Washington State Intellectual Patent Law Association
    • Recruitment Officer, Berkeley Club of Switzerland

Professional Recognition

    • Passed the European Qualifying Exam, European Patent Office, 2022

Background

    • Patent Counsel, Sonova, Zurich, Switzerland, 2017-2021
    • Associate, 2014-2017; Summer Associate, 2013; Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle
    • Legal Intern, Patent Management Group, Clariant, Frankfurt, Germany, 2012
    • Engineer, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Mich., 2010-2011
    • Scientist, Dow Automotive Solutions, The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Mich., 2009-2010
    • Improvement Engineer, The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport, Texas, 2009
    • Intern, Cheng Feng Plastic Company, Suzhou, China, 2006-2007
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Publications
03.05.24
Publications
"Harnessing Differences Between U.S. and European Patent Education Systems for an International Advantage in Portfolio Strength," IPWatchdog Read More External Link
Publications
06.19.23
Publications
Patent
Co-author, "How the UPC and European Patents with Unitary Effect Reach Beyond Europe to the United States," IPWatchdog Read More External Link
Presentation
10.21.21
Presentations
Patent
"Tips for Thriving when Coordinating Patent Prosecution in the U.S. and Europe," Intellectual Property Owners Association Read More
Presentation
09.15.21
Presentations
Patent
"Preparing Patent Applications for EP Examination and Litigation in Europe from the Perspective of a US Company or US Patent Attorney," WSPLA Read More
Publications
09.13.21
Publications
Patent
Co-author, "Building High-Quality Patent Portfolios in the United States and Europe: Part III – Examiner Interviews," IP Watchdog Read More External Link
Publications
09.05.21
Publications
Patent
Co-author, "Building High-Quality Patent Portfolios in the United States and Europe: Part II – Software Patents," IP Watchdog Read More External Link
Publications
09.02.21
Publications
Patent
Co-author, "Building High-Quality Patent Portfolios in the United States and Europe: Part I – Intervening Prior Art," IP Watchdog Read More External Link
09.02.21
Webinars
Technology + Privacy & Security
"Preparing an Application Drafted in the U.S. for European Examination and European Court Scrutiny with an Emphasis on Software Patents,” King County Bar Association
05.21.19
Presentations
"Computer Implemented Inventions," Management Circle, Dusseldorf, Germany
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