Robert J. Carlson, Member
Mr. Carlson joined COJK as an associate in 1991 and became a member in 1995. He brought to the firm a background in intellectual property litigation and electrical engineering. His current practice includes intellectual property litigation and general intellectual property law counseling. Mr. Carlson frequently lectures in Continuing Legal Education programs.
Education
- J.D., University of Colorado School of Law, 1982
- B.S. Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Colorado, 1977
Professional Experience
- Christensen O'Connor Johnson KindnessPLLC, Seattle, WA
Member, 1995 to present
Associate, 1991 to 1995 - Madden & Strate, P.C., Denver, CO
Attorney, 1982 to 1991
Technical Experience
- Special Projects Consultant, Computer Sharing Services, Denver, Colorado 1977 to 1979
Bar and Court Admissions
- Washington State Bar
- Colorado State Bar (presently inactive)
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Court of Appeals: Fourth, Ninth, Tenth and Federal Circuit
- United States District Courts: Western and Eastern Districts of Washington, Northern District of California, District of Colorado, District of Oregon
Representative Litigation
- Kouvato, Inc. v. Jore Corporation
- Eldec Corporation, Inc. v. TekSci, Inc.
- SCS Interactive, Inc. v. Whitewater West Industries, Inc.
- Liquid Dynamics, Inc. v. Vaughan Company, Inc.
- Simpson Strong-Tie, Inc. v. InQuest Engineering
- Weyerhaeuser Corporation v. Valley Electric Company, Inc.
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association: Litigation Section; Section of Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Washington State Bar Association: Litigation Section; Intellectual Property Section
- Washington State Patent Lawyers Association
