

Stephen (Steve) C. Bishop
- Seattle
Prior to his retirement, Steve was a leading lawyer in the field of patent portfolio management, analysis, and monetization. Whether working with start-ups or Fortune 100 companies, Steve was passionate about demystifying the complexities of patents and technology.
Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Steve spent a decade in in-house positions, including five years as AGC-IP at Amazon.com. While at Amazon, Steve led the group responsible for the creation and management of its worldwide patent, trademark, and domain portfolio.
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., Technical Editor, Washington Law Review, 1993
- University of Wisconsin, B.S., Electrical Engineering, with honors, 1990
Related Employment
- Amazon.com Inc., Seattle, WA, Associate General Counsel - Intellectual Property, 2001-2006
- Teledesic LLC, Bellevue, WA, Deputy General Counsel, 2000-2001, Intellectual Property Counsel 1997-2000
- Christensen, O'Connor, Johnson & Kindness PLLC, Seattle, WA, Associate, 1993-1997
Impact
Community Involvement
- Pacific Science Center, Board Member