Ms. Aoki joined COJK as a law clerk in 2003 and became an associate in 2005. She brought to the firm a background in mechanical engineering and four years of experience working at Intel Corporation as a systems engineer. Her current practice involves the procurement of U.S. and foreign patents with an emphasis in the mechanical technologies. She also counsels clients on other intellectual property matters, such as agreements, technology licensing, trademarks, and patent analysis.
Education
- J.D., cum laude, Seattle University School of Law, 2005
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, 1999
Professional Experience
- Christensen O’Connor Johnson Kindness PLLC, Seattle, WA
Associate, 2005 to present
Law Clerk, 2003 to 2005
Technical Experience
- Systems Sustaining Engineer, Intel Corporation
- Staff Engineering Intern, Kimberly-Clark
Bar & Court Admissions
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Washington State Bar
Professional Affiliations
- New Beginnings, Member of the Board of Directors
- Licensing Executives Society
- American Bar Association
- Washington State Patent Law Association