Atty. Shan Liao

Atty. Shan Liao

Shan Liao is a lawyer practicing patent law, patent portfolio management, ip strategy and planning and 5 other areas of law. Shan received a B.S. degree from Shandong University, and has been licensed for 10 years.

Seattle Seattle 10 yrs experience 10 year
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Profile Summary

About Shan Liao at a glance

Shan Liao is an Attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at ÆON Law. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Washington registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2016). Educated at Tsinghua University Juris Master in Intellectual Property Law University of Washington School of Law (LL.M. Intellectual, 2015) and Shandong University B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Washington Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development University of Washington School of Electrical and Co (—). Active member of Seattle Chinese Bar Association. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shan Liao is a lawyer practicing patent law, patent portfolio management, ip strategy and planning and 5 other areas of law
  • Shan received a B.S. degree from Shandong University, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • Shan practices at ÆON Law in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Shan Liao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shan Liao 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

Common questions about Shan Liao

Where is Shan Liao's law office located?
Shan Liao's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is ÆON Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shan Liao handle?
Shan Liao focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Shan Liao practiced law?
Shan Liao has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Shan Liao go to law school?
Shan Liao earned their education at (LL.M. Intellectual, 2015); (—).
How can I contact Shan Liao for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Intellectual
Tsinghua University Juris Master in Intellectual Property Law University of Washington School of Law
- 2015
Shandong University B.S. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Washington Graduate Certificate in Software Design & Development University of Washington School of Electrical and Co
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Washington registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2016

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