Michael W. Meredith is an associate at K&L Gates’ Seattle office, where he is a member of the firm’s global intellectual property group.
Michael brings a wealth of litigation experience to bear in the service of his clients. He has successfully represented individuals, as well Fortune 500 companies, in state and federal court in connection with the enforcement of their intellectual property rights, and has achieved a favorable resolution for his clients in a number of multi-million-dollar Lanham Act and Federal Defense of Trade Secret Act cases.
Michael also works closely with clients to evaluate, develop, and manage their intellectual property portfolios prior to litigation. He regularity represents clients before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board and assists in the development of contracts and internal protocols designed to properly maintain their valuable business assets and ensure compliance with national and international law regarding the protection of trade secrets and other intellectual property.
Michael's work in this area is well-recognized by his peers. He is consistently nominated as one of Washington’s ‘Rising Stars’ by Super Lawyers and was appointed to serve on the Washington State Bar Association’s Amicus Briefing Committee, which makes recommendations on behalf of the Bar to the Washington State Supreme Court and other governmental entities.
