Emily C. Peyser, Member
Ms. Peyser joined the firm as a Law Clerk in 2001, became an Associate in 2003 and became a Member in 2009. Her practice encompasses the procurement of U.S. and foreign patents primarily in the chemical and mechanical fields. She also counsels clients on general intellectual property matters, including trademark, copyright and licensing. Her technical experience includes chemical engineer positions at well-known companies such as The Boeing Company, Proctor & Gamble Paper Products, and Boise Cascade Corporation, and she worked as a research associate at the Environmental Protection Bureau of the New York Attorney General's Office.
Emily also served as a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania, East Africa, from 1997 to 2000, where she taught secondary school science and mathematics. She currently volunteers with the International Rescue Committee as a mentor for refugees who are brought to the United States for resettlement.
Education
- J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2003
- B.S., Chemical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1996
Professional Experience
- Christensen O'Connor Johnson KindnessPLLC, Seattle, WA
Member, 2009 to present
Associate, 2003 to 2009
Law Clerk, 2001 to 2003 - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Seattle, WA
Extern to Judge Richard C. Tallman, 2003
Bar and Court Admissions
- United States District Court, Western District of Washington
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Washington State Bar
Professional Affiliations and Activities
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Washington State Patent Law Association
- Intellectual Property Owners Association
- King County Bar Association
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Seattle Alumni Chapter
- Joan Fitzpatrick Memorial Fund Committee
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International Rescue Committee, Volunteer Mentor
