Atty. David Patrick Sheldon
David Patrick Sheldon is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, computer and software patents. David received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1999, and has been licensed for 19 years.
Computer And Software Patents & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 19+ Years Experience
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About David Patrick Sheldon at a Glance
David Patrick Sheldon is an Associate based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on patent and ip. Admitted to practice in Washington (2007). Educated at University of California at Los Angeles School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Northwestern University (B.S. Computer, 1999). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Patrick Sheldon
- David Patrick Sheldon is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, computer and software patents
- David received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1999, and has been licensed for 19 years
- David practices at Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC in Seattle, WA
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David Patrick Sheldon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Patrick Sheldon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Patent Law in Seattle
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Intellectual Property in Seattle
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose David Patrick Sheldon
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Patrick Sheldon's practice in the field of patent and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Patrick Sheldon brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent and ip, David Patrick Sheldon can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means David Patrick Sheldon attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Patrick Sheldon Handles in Seattle
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