Atty. Michael K Colby

Atty. Michael K Colby

Michael K Colby is a lawyer practicing technology transactions, intellectual property, patent licensing and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Washington in 1991, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Spokane Spokane 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael K Colby at a glance

Michael K Colby is a patent, business, ip, and trade secrets attorney based in Spokane, Washington. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2001) and Washington (2004). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Washington (B.S. Cer., 1991). Active member of American Intellectual Property Law Association. Serands clients in Spokane, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael K Colby is a lawyer practicing technology transactions, intellectual property, patent licensing and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Washington in 1991, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michael practices in Spokane, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael K Colby's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Michael K Colby is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

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 Spokane 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 Michael K Colby

Where is Michael K Colby's law office located?
Michael K Colby's law practice is located in Spokane, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael K Colby handle?
Michael K Colby focuses on patent, business, ip, trade secrets. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michael K Colby practiced law?
Michael K Colby has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michael K Colby go to law school?
Michael K Colby earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. Cer., 1991).
How can I contact Michael K Colby for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1998
B.S. Cer.
University of Washington
- 1991

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001
Washington
Admitted: 2004

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