Atty. Melissa A Nowak

Atty. Melissa A Nowak

Melissa A Nowak is a lawyer practicing copyrights, licensing & agreements, litigation & dispute resolution and 7 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.S. degree from University of Georgia in 1996, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Seattle Seattle 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Melissa A Nowak at a glance

Melissa A Nowak is an Associate based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Washington (2005). Educated at University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Georgia (B.S. Biology, 1996). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melissa A Nowak is a lawyer practicing copyrights, licensing & agreements, litigation & dispute resolution and 7 other areas of law
  • Melissa received a B.S. degree from University of Georgia in 1996, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Melissa practices at Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa A Nowak's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Trade Secrets

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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 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 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 Melissa A Nowak

Where is Melissa A Nowak's law office located?
Melissa A Nowak's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa A Nowak handle?
Melissa A Nowak focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Melissa A Nowak practiced law?
Melissa A Nowak has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Melissa A Nowak go to law school?
Melissa A Nowak earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Biology, 1996).
How can I contact Melissa A Nowak for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico School of Law
- 2005
B.S. Biology
University of Georgia
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2005

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