Av. Jim White

Av. Jim White

BACKGROUND Jim White specializes in the domestic and foreign prosecution of software and Internet-related patents, and also provides services in strategic planning and analysis of patent portfolios, patent validity and infringement opinions, and patent licensing. He received his technical degrees from Stanford University, including an M.S. in Computer Science (1991) and a B.S. in Symbolic Systems with an emphasis in Artificial Intelligence (1989).

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Profile Summary

About Jim White at a glance

Jim White is a ip attorney based in Federal Way, Washington, practicing at VLP Law Group LLP. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association and District of Columbia, USPTO. Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 1997) and Stanford University (—, 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026). Serands clients in Federal Way, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • BACKGROUND Jim White specializes in the domestic and foreign prosecution of software and Internet-related patents, and also provides services in strategic planning and analysis of patent portfolios, patent validity and infringement opinions, and patent licensing
  • He received his technical degrees from Stanford University, including an M.S. in Computer Science (1991) and a B.S. in Symbolic Systems with an emphasis in Artificial Intelligence (1989)
  • After over six years of work as a software engineer in the Silicon Valley, he returned to Boalt Hall at the University of California, Berkeley, where he received his J.D. (1997) and was appointed to the Order of the Coif
  • While at Boalt Hall, he was an Executive Editor of the Berkeley Technology Law Journal
  • EXPERIENCE Jim’s professional experience includes research and development work at several companies, including Nortel Networks and Rockwell International
  • He has extensive expertise in a number of software-related technologies and e-commerce applications, including communications protocols, cryptography, object-oriented programming, telecom, data mining, operating systems, networking, decision theory, artificial intelligence, compilers, and parallel-processing
  • Jim has spoken on and is co-author of the publication, “Software Patents: Procuring and Enforcing,” The Patent Resources Group, October 1999, as well as authoring several other software-related legal publications
  • AFFILIATIONS Jim is admitted to the Washington State Bar (1997) and is registered to practice before the U.S
  • Patent and Trademark Office
  • He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Washington State Patent Law Association

Practice Areas Explained

Jim White's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jim White handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

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 Washington

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 Federal Way 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jim White

Where is Jim White's law office located?
Jim White's law practice is located in Federal Way, Washington. The firm is VLP Law Group LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jim White handle?
Jim White focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
Where did Jim White go to law school?
Jim White earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (—, 1991); (BS, 1989).
How can I contact Jim White for a consultation?
You can contact Jim White directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jim White received?
Jim White's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Rising Stars Of Washington Law, 2006-2008.

Uzmanlık Alanları

Eğitim

J.D.
University of California Berkeley
- 1997
Stanford University
- 1991
BS
Stanford University
- 1989

Ödüller

Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rising Stars Of Washington Law, 2006-2008
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ASCAP's 1997 Nathan Burkan National Copyright Writing Competition, First Place
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — California State Bar IP Section, 1997 Competition for Outstanding Papers Relating to Intellectual Property, First Place
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — UC Berkeley Law School, Boalt Hall - Order Of The Coif
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2013-2023.
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Washington Super Lawyers, 2015-2022
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Washington, Washington State Bar Association
District of Columbia, USPTO

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