Atty. Michael A. "Mike" Chernoff
BACKGROUND Mike focuses his practice on patent prosecution in the mechanical engineering sector. He earned a B.S.
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Michael A. "Mike" Chernoff is a real estate and ip attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP. Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 2021). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- BACKGROUND Mike focuses his practice on patent prosecution in the mechanical engineering sector
- He earned a B.S. (magna cum laude) in Mechanical Engineering, and a minor in Aeronautical Engineering, from Trine University in Angola, Indiana, in 2016
- Mike received his J.D. (cum laude) from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2021
- EXPERIENCE Mike’s experience includes preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications and supporting clients in copyright and patent litigation matters
- He has technical experience in a variety of industries, including consumer products, industrial design, medical devices, automotive, and manufacturing
- This strong technical foundation allows Mike to adapt to the latest innovations and provide clients with efficient solutions
- Prior to joining Seed IP, Mike worked as an associate at an IP boutique law firm in Troy, Michigan, and previously served as a technology transfer intern at the University of Cincinnati
- After receiving his bachelor’s degree, Mike worked as a manufacturing engineer for a major fashion and consumer products company where he focused on cost saving projects and continuous improvement solutions
- Prior to that, he was a test engineer for a major automotive manufacturer
- AFFILIATIONS Mike is admitted to the State Bar of Michigan and is registered to practice before the United States Patent & Trademark Office and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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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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