Atty. Michael Scott Forbes

Atty. Michael Scott Forbes

Michael Scott Forbes is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent/trademark/copyright, patent application and 3 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 12 years.

Seattle Seattle 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Scott Forbes at a glance

Michael Scott Forbes is a patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and government attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Washington (2014). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (JD, 2014). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Scott Forbes is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, patent/trademark/copyright, patent application and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 12 years
  • Michael practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Forbes's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Michael Scott Forbes is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Washington →

Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

Michael Scott Forbes is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Washington →

Intellectual Property

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

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Michael Scott Forbes is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Washington →

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 Michael Scott Forbes

Where is Michael Scott Forbes's law office located?
Michael Scott Forbes's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Forbes handle?
Michael Scott Forbes focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michael Scott Forbes practiced law?
Michael Scott Forbes has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Michael Scott Forbes go to law school?
Michael Scott Forbes earned their education at (JD, 2014).
How can I contact Michael Scott Forbes for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Washington School of Law
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2014

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