Intellectual Property, Privacy & Technology
Protecting your innovations is our top priority
We understand how critically important identifying and securing your intellectual property is for your business and brand and the complexities that come with that. Our team is ready to help in the process of safeguarding your IP assets and maximizing your portfolio.
Whether you’re an individual inventor, a startup or a global leader, we deliver clear, practical advice regarding patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, domain names and agreements to help you confidently protect your innovations and ideas and unlock the value of your intellectual property.
Clients across various industries, such as health care, aerospace, software, robotics and sports equipment, rely on us for guidance on everything from patent filings and trademark protection to privacy and emerging technology issues.
We regularly advise clients on drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements for licensing, technology transfers and joint ventures. We’ll partner closely with you to structure agreements that secure your interests and foster growth.
Our team provides critical support on privacy and data protection matters, including privacy policies, trade secret protocols, cybersecurity preparedness, risk assessments and compliance, investigations, and related disputes and litigation, all in line with your business and IP development and protection goals.
Foster Garvey Recognized Among Nation’s Top Firms in 2026 Chambers USA Guide: 34 Attorneys and 15 Practices Ranked
6.4.26
Benjamin J. Hodges and Robert R. Teel Recognized in IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners
5.28.26
Foster Garvey Welcomes Associates Anne Dorshimer and Morgan Jones to Seattle Office
1.26.26
Four Attorneys Recognized in 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers
10.30.25
“From Contracts to Compliance: Health Law Basics That Impact Business and Contracting Legal Advice and Client Decisions,” Spokane County Bar Association Annual Meeting
6.3.26
CenterForce 2026 IP Strategy Summit
5.20.26
“Balancing Act – Risks/Rewards of AI in the Workplace,” American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Joint HR and General Counsels Committee Meeting
4.14.26
“Spotlight on Arts and Entertainment Law,” Washington State Bar Association CLE
2.12.26
Navigating Ethical and Legal Frontiers in Generative AI: Key Takeaways from Day Two of INTA’s Conference on The Business of AI
4.5.24
Navigating the Landscape of Generative AI: Insights from Day One of INTA’s Conference on The Business of AI
4.2.24
Protecting the Future of Cannabis Biotechnology
5.6.20
The Impact of COVID-19 on IP Contracts
4.13.20
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