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John
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Wechkin
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John Wechkin focuses his practice on strategic patent preparation, prosecution and associated counseling over a wide range of technologies, with concentrations in semiconductor and LED processing, cleantech, aerospace, medical devices and other mechanical technologies. John counsels clients on domestic and international patent portfolio planning, portfolio analysis, and patent evaluations, including patent infringement and validity analyses. His practice also includes litigation support, licensing support and patent reexaminations. John's graduate work at Stanford University focused on fluid mechanics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer and thermodynamics.
Professional Recognition
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2012
- Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Washington's Super Lawyers”
- Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Rising Stars of Washington Law,” 2001 and 2002
Professional Leadership
- Washington State Bar Association
- Washington State Patent Lawyers Association
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
Related Employment
- Seed & Berry, Seattle, WA, Associate, 1996 - 1999
- The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA, Senior Specialist Engineer and Project Manager, 1984 - 1993
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- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1996
- Stanford University, M.S., Mechanical Engineering, 1986
- Cornell University, B.S., Mechanical Engineering, with distinction, 1983
- Washington
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
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