Faye L. Tomlinson, Member
Ms. Tomlinson joined COJK in an of counsel capacity in 1988, and became a member in 2003. Her practice encompasses trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, intellectual property licensing, anti-counterfeiting, and regulatory affairs with an emphasis on copyrights. Prior to joining COJK, Ms. Tomlinson was a microbiologist and chemist as well as Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs and in-house counsel at Crescent Foods in Seattle. Ms. Tomlinson lectures at the University of Washington on intellectual property issues and has taught numerous seminars regarding the prevention of counterfeiting and piracy. She is certified by the Federal Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit as an expert witness in trademark law, and has advised the European Union on establishing anti-counterfeiting programs.
Education
- J.D., cum laude, Suffolk University Law School, 1983
- B.S., Food Science, University of Washington, 1976
Professional Experience
- Christensen O'Connor Johnson KindnessPLLC, Seattle, WA
Member, 2003 to present
Of Counsel, 1988 to 2002 - Crescent Foods, Seattle, WA
Legal and Regulatory Affairs Director and In-House Counsel, 1984 to 1988 - Withington, Cross, Park and Gordon, Boston, MA
Law Clerk, 1981 to 1982
Technical Experience
- Microbiologist, Chemist, Quality Assurance Supervisor, Crescent Foods, 1976 to 1980
Bar and Court Admissions
- Washington State Bar
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- King County Bar Association
- Copyright Society of the USA
- National Officer for Phi Delta Legal Fraternity
- Lecturer at University of Washington in the areas of Intellectual Property and Regulatory Affairs
- Board Member, Northwest Association of Biomedical Research
- International Association of Culinary Professionals
