Atty. Michael James Swope
Michael James Swope is a lawyer practicing intellectual property. Michael received a M.S. degree from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1987, and has been licensed for 30 years.
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Michael James Swope is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Baker & Hostetler LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals (1996) and Washington U.S. District Court registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2001). Educated at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Stevens Institute of Technology (M.S. Computer, 1987). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael James Swope is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
- Michael received a M.S. degree from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1987, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Michael practices at Baker & Hostetler LLP in Seattle, WA
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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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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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