Atty. Ruth Atherton

Atty. Ruth Atherton

Ruth Atherton is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, contracts and 14 other areas of law. Ruth received a Ph.D. degree from Cornell University of Medical Sciences/Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

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About Ruth Atherton at a glance

Ruth Atherton is a Genzyme based in Seattle, Washington. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2002), New York (2003), District of Columbia (2004), and Washington registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2015). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Cornell University of Medical Sciences/Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (Ph.D. Cell, 1999). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ruth Atherton is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, contracts and 14 other areas of law
  • Ruth received a Ph.D. degree from Cornell University of Medical Sciences/Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Ruth practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Ruth Atherton's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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

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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 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

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Where is Ruth Atherton's law office located?
Ruth Atherton's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ruth Atherton handle?
Ruth Atherton focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Ruth Atherton practiced law?
Ruth Atherton has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Ruth Atherton go to law school?
Ruth Atherton earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (Ph.D. Cell, 1999).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2002
Ph.D. Cell
Cornell University of Medical Sciences/Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2002
New York
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2004
Washington registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2015

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