Overview
Ruth focuses on intellectual property and technology transactions in the hospitality, travel and tourism industry, as well as other hospitality operational matters.
Ruth has advised hospitality industry clients for more than 15 years on various technology and IP transactions, many implicating a range of privacy concerns. These matters include various SaaS/cloud agreements and related service and hardware procurement, as well as global sponsorship and branding partnerships, social media influencer content production, videography, photography and musical composition commissions, procurement and licensing. In addition, she has advised many clients on third-party spa and restaurant operations agreements, group sales agreements and general procurement (goods and services) matters.
Areas of Focus
Admissions
- Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Education
- J.D., University of Michigan Law School (cum laude), 2000
- B.S., Indiana University (with distinction), 1996
Honors & Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America© – Advertising Law, 2026
Professional Activities
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Member
News & Insights
Blog Posts
Intellectual Property in the Digital World
03.07.17
Reading the Fine Print: Changes in Legal Framework for the Assessment and Display of Service Charges
10.19.16
Brand Protection in the Era of Exploding Domains
07.29.15
The Bitter Truth: Lagunitas Tastes the Complexity of Trademark Infringement Suits
01.22.15
Brand Protection in the Era of Exploding Domains
11.10.14
The Old One-Two: Boxing and the Practice of Law
09.13.13
The Fine Print on Daily Deals and Flash Sites
04.19.13
Hospitality Upgrade Shout Out
04.16.13
Visa, MasterCard Propose 6+ Billion Dollar Settlement in Merchant Class Action Litigation Over Interchange Fees
03.20.13
TNT Travel & Technology Conference Explodes Onto the Northwest Scene
10.31.12
Rate Parity as Price Fixing: UK’s Office of Fair Trading Statement Suggests Trouble Ahead for Industry Standard Online Travel Agent Contract Provisions
08.03.12
Buzz, Skepticism about Room Key Hotel Search Site
01.23.12
Protect Your Brand! Sunrise Period for Preemptive Registration of .XXX Domain Names
09.25.11
Cease and Desist! Copyright Infringement
08.24.11
Do You Know What’s Happening on Your Network? Copyright Infringement
07.11.11
Comment Period for New FDA Draft Regulations About Menu Labeling Ends June 6
05.20.11
Premises Liability Part 2: Denny’s Shooting and a Record-Setting Jury Verdict
03.17.11
2011 Hospitality Law Conference Highlight: Contests and Sweepstakes
02.11.11
Washington State Liquor Control Board Proposed Rule Making
01.14.11
November 30, 2010: Hotel Industry Security Forum–Protect Yourself, Your People, Your Properties
12.03.10
BMI Strikes Again, Brings Music Licensing Lawsuit Against Kirkland Restaurant
11.19.10
Where Do We Go From Here? Event Contracting in the New Norm
09.14.10
Travel Agent “Victory” on Occupancy Taxes in Missouri: Developing Trend?
07.20.10
Recent Developments in Data Privacy and Security Laws
05.28.10
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