Jeffrey M. Sakoi, Member
Mr. Sakoi joined the firm as an Associate in 1987 and became a member in 1993. Since 1985 his practice has included the prosecution of U.S. and foreign patents and counseling on infringement matters in the chemical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical fields. He also counsels clients in developing comprehensive strategies for enforcing and leveraging technology assets both domestically and in foreign countries. With his broad experience and knowledge, Mr. Sakoi provides a holistic approach across a range of multi-disciplinary industry sectors including semiconductor, biomedical, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, transportation, medical devices, and alternative fuel industries.
Education
- J.D., University of Idaho, 1985
- B.S., cum laude, Chemical Engineering, University of Idaho, 1982
Professional Experience
- Christensen O'Connor Johnson KindnessPLLC, Seattle, WA
Member, 1993 to present
Associate, 1987 to 1993 - The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI
Patent Attorney, 1985 to 1987
Bar and Court Admissions
- Washington State Bar
- Idaho State Bar
- Michigan State Bar
- United States District Court of Idaho
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Professional Affiliations and Activities
- King County Bar Association
- International Property Owners Association
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Washington State Patent Law Association
- Asian Bar Association of Washington: Board of Directors, 1994-1996; President 1996
- CASRIP/University of Washington: Lecturer: Summer Institute of Industrial and Intellectual Property Law
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- SuperLawyer, 2004-present
- Cited as Most Amazing Lawyers, Washington CEO
- International District Pro Bono Legal Clinic Volunteer, 1990-present
