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Anthony Claiborne is a registered patent attorney with over 25 years of legal practice in Bellevue, Washington. His focus is on individual inventors and startups at their seed and Series A funding stages.

Anthony Claiborne is a highly experienced patent attorney based in Bellevue, Washington. With a decade of engineering experience at a Fortune 100 company, followed by over 25 years of legal practice, Claiborne brings a unique perspective to his work. He has worked in law offices, at a major scientific research institution, and in public corporations, most recently serving as the worldwide director of intellectual property for Microsoft Services.

At heart, Claiborne is a technologist. In his free time, he enjoys writing code, particularly in C++ and Python, as well as building computers and sounding rockets. This passion for technology and innovation is what drives his work as a patent lawyer.

One of the most fulfilling aspects of Claiborne\s work is the opportunity to work with creative individuals and fellow technologists. His primary focus is on individual inventors and startups, particularly those at their seed and Series A funding stages. His goal is to help these clients protect their intellectual property, attract investment, and enhance the overall value of their innovations.

With a deep understanding of both engineering and legal principles, Anthony Claiborne is well-equipped to provide comprehensive legal support to his clients. Whether navigating the complexities of patent law or advising on intellectual property strategies, Claiborne is dedicated to helping his clients succeed in the competitive world of technology and innovation.

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Languages
    Accepted Jurisdictions
    Washington Jurdictions
    Washington
    Since 2002
    U.S.P.T.O. Jurdictions
    U.S.P.T.O.
    Since 1996
    Federal Circuit Jurdictions
    Federal Circuit
    Since 1997
    Colorado Jurdictions
    Colorado
    Since 1989
    Experience
    • Managing Lawyer
      Claiborne Patent Law Services
      2003
    • University of Washington
      Director, Office of Technology Licensing
      2002
    • Senior Intellectual Property Counsel
      Infospace, Inc.
      2000
    • Intellectual Property Counsel
      Gateway, Inc.
      1998
    • Special Counsel for Intellectual Property
      Rothgerber, Appel, Powers & Johnson LLP
      1996
    • Managing Partner
      Claiborne & Moore P.C.
      1992
    Education
    The University of Denver Sturm College of Law Education School Logo
    The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
    J.D. (1989) | Law
    Graduation year: 1986
    University of New Mexico Education School Logo
    University of New Mexico
    B.S. (1973) | Mathematics and Chemistry
    Graduation year: 1969
    Associations
    New Mexico State Bar Professional Association
    New Mexico State Bar
    has membership
    2007 - Current
    Washington State Bar
                        
                                                     # 32592 Professional Association
    Washington State Bar  # 32592
    has membership
    2002 - Current
    Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Professional Association
    Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    has membership
    1997 - Current
    U.S.P.T.O. Professional Association
    U.S.P.T.O.
    Registered Lawyer
    1996 - Current
    Colorado State Bar Professional Association
    Colorado State Bar
    has membership
    1989 - Current
    Costs
    • Free Consultancy Service
      Free initial consultation
    • Retaines and Rates
      Providing affordable fixed fee patent application preparation and filing
    Location
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