Perkins Coie Named #3 Trademark Firm by Intellectual Property Today

SEATTLE (June 13, 2005) – Editors of Intellectual Property Today have ranked Perkins Coie #3 in its list of Top Trademark Firms in the country. The magazine's May 2005 issue shows Perkins Coie prosecuted more than 750 trademarks in 2004.

"It is such an honor for our trademark team to be recognized as one of the leading practices in the country," said Lynne Graybeal, Co-Chair of the national Trademark/Copyright Practice. "We are fortunate to have a diverse set of clients with global trademark needs. We have them to thank for this recognition."

Perkins Coie trademark attorneys currently manage approximately 11,000 U.S. and international trademarks for approximately 700 clients, many with portfolios of more than 1,000 marks, in over 125 countries. They focus on all aspects of domestic and international trademark work including counseling, clearing trademarks for use, registration, licensing and enforcement. The group has a strong expertise in the area of domain name disputes and other Internet-related issues. Representative clients include Boeing, Amazon.com, Microsoft, and Washington Mutual.

Intellectual Property Today is a monthly publication focused on intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, and copyright law.