Atty. Marc C. Levy
BACKGROUND Marc C. Levy’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation and disputes including trademark, copyright, and patent litigation.
Litigation - Patent & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA
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About Marc C. Levy at a Glance
Marc C. Levy is a patent, trademark, and ip attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law (2026). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Marc C. Levy
- BACKGROUND Marc C. Levy’s practice focuses on intellectual property litigation and disputes including trademark, copyright, and patent litigation
- Marc’s litigation and trial experience extends to numerous federal courts across the country
- Marc received his J.D. cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1989 and his A.B. in Philosophy from the University of California Berkeley in 1986
- Marc is admitted in Washington and Colorado and many federal district and appellate courts
- EXPERIENCE Marc brings more than 30 years of experience in intellectual property litigation and trial work
- Marc’s IP litigation experience covers trademark, copyright, and patent litigation
- In the trademark and unfair competition area, Marc has extensive national experience in preliminary injunction hearings, trials, and appeals in federal courts, as well as inter partes proceedings at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
- He has first chair experience in preliminary injunction hearings and trials in federal courts across the country
- Marc is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Colorado School of Law where he teaches Trademark and Unfair Competition Law
- AFFILIATIONS Marc is admitted to the state bars of Washington and Colorado
- He is admitted to practice in the U.S
- District Court for the District of Colorado, the U.S
- District Court for the Western District of Washington, the U.S
- District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Marc is also a member of the International Trademark Association (INTA)
Practice Areas Explained
Marc C. Levy's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marc C. Levy 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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Trademark 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 Marc C. Levy
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 Marc C. Levy's practice in the field of patent, trademark, and ip.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and ip, Marc C. Levy 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 Marc C. Levy 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 Marc C. Levy Handles in Seattle
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