Overview
KIMTON HELPS COMPANIES CREATE AN IP STRATEGY TO PROTECT THEIR TECHNOLOGY.
Kimton’s practice includes counseling and advising clients on a wide range of Intellectual Property issues, including patent portfolio development and management, licensing, acquisition, participation in standards organizations, and Intellectual Property due diligence.
Kimton provides opinions and advice regarding patentability, infringement and patent validity issues. He also advises clients on establishing internal patent procurement programs, analyzing and protecting competitive market advantages, and international patent prosecution strategies.
Kimton has extensive experience with preparing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications relating to a broad range of technologies, including electrical, computer, semiconductor, electro-mechanical, software, and medical device technologies.
News & Resources
Articles
News & Press Mentions
Events & Speaking Engagements
Select Presentations
- "Protecting and Leveraging Innovation Through Patents," presenter, Washington State Bar Association CLE Program, September 24, 2009
Industries & Practices
Patent Prosecution & Strategy
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- Intellectual Property
- Patent Prosecution & Strategy
- Technology
Accolades
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America©, 2011-2025
- Named one of “America’s Leading Business Lawyers” by Chambers USA (Intellectual Property), 2013-2024
- Recognized in IAM Patent 1000 - World's Leading Patent Practitioners, 2012-2016 and 2019-2024
- Recognized in IAM Global Leaders, 2020-2025
- Recognized as an “IP Star” by Managing Intellectual Property Handbook, 2013-2024
- Named "Seattle Patent Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers©, 2015
- Listed as a Washington Super Lawyer, 2012-2019; Listed as a "Rising Star" by Washington Super Lawyers, 2001-2008
