Atty. Patrick Santos
Patrick Santos is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip strategy, in-bound licensing and 6 other areas of law. Patrick received a Graduate Studies degree from American University, Washington College of Law, and has been licensed for 16 years.
In-bound Licensing & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 16+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Santos at a Glance
Patrick Santos is a Managing Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Han Santos Pllc. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on ip and m&a. Admitted to practice in Washington U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal (2010). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and American University, Washington College of Law Graduate Studies Seattle University M.S.E. Software Engineering University of Washington B.A. Mathematics (—). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Santos
- Patrick Santos is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, ip strategy, in-bound licensing and 6 other areas of law
- Patrick received a Graduate Studies degree from American University, Washington College of Law, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Patrick practices at Han Santos PLLC in Seattle, WA and 1 other location
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Patrick Santos's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Santos handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Intellectual Property in Seattle
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Seattle
Patrick Santos is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
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 venue, 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.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Patrick Santos
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Santos's practice in the field of ip and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Santos brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ip and m&a, Patrick Santos can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Patrick Santos attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick Santos Handles in Seattle
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