Nanotechnology

As a patent attorney focused on electrical engineering matters, Blake brings not only well-rounded technical experience having worked for leading aerospace and telecommunication companies, but as a patent examiner for the USPTO. While there he honed his skills reviewing patent applications in the field of resource allocation and inter-process communications for computer systems and acquired a keen understanding of how successful patent applications are drawn. Now, as a partner with Seed IP, Blake collaborates with his clients on strategic IP issues, and counsels them on patent prosecution, due-diligence of their patent portfolios, as well as patent infringement and validity opinions. Blake has a natural affinity for a wide range of technologies including semiconductors, electrical & computer hardware, wireless telecommunication systems, medical devices, electric vehicles, and display devices.

Blake received a M.S. and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington. He was awarded a J.D. (magna cum laude) from Seattle University School of Law where he served as Associate Editor for the Seattle University Law Review. Blake also received the National Order of Scribes Award for Excellence in Legal Writing and the CALI Award for Legal Writing.

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Christopher has over 13 years of experience as a patent professional representing clients primarily in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and material technology sectors. He focuses his practice on patent preparation and prosecution, global portfolio strategy and management, and providing legal opinions. In 1996, Chris received his M.S. in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where his research focused on the design and synthesis of self-complimentary molecules capable of molecular self-assembly. Chris also practiced as a business litigator in Honolulu, Hawaii, upon receiving his J.D. from the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawai´i (Mānoa) in 2009. He received a B.S. in Chemistry from California State University in 1994. Chris served in the United States Navy as a nuclear propulsion plant operator aboard an Ohio-class submarine.

David's practice focuses on foreign and domestic patent prosecution as well as infringement and invalidity studies. He received a B.S. in Physics (with an emphasis in Nanotechnology) and a minor in Mathematics from Brigham Young University in 2005. David also received an M.E. in Electrical Engineering (emphasizing Integrated Circuit Design and Fabrication) from the University of Utah in 2007. He was awarded his J.D. from the J. Reuben Clark Law School of Brigham Young University in 2010.

Emily focuses her practice on IP litigation and enforcement, as well as patent prosecution, in a variety of technology areas. Emily received her J.D. from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in 2021, where she was heavily involved with the IP community and secured asylum for four children through the Bluhm Legal Clinic’s Children and Family Justice Center. She received a B.S. (with distinction) in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College in 2014.

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Hai Han focuses her practice on U.S. and foreign chemical and pharmaceutical patent matters with special emphasis on small molecules. She’s trusted by her clients for her valuable insights as a strategic counselor, for IP management and patent procurement.  

Hai received a B.S. in Chemistry from Peking University (China) in 1992 and a Ph.D. in Organic and Physical Organic Chemistry from Brown University (1997). She also conducted post-doctoral research at the Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University (1998) and holds a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law (2003).

As Managing Partner, Hayley brings a clear vision and collaborative leadership to the firm, guiding its strategic direction while continuing to serve clients with deep expertise in intellectual property (IP) law. She focuses on efficient and effective patent prosecution, licensing, and validity and infringement studies. With a background in electrical engineering, Hayley has successfully advised clients across a broad spectrum of technologies, including electrical, software, and mechanical, and is a trusted partner in developing both domestic and international IP strategies.

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Recognized in both the U.S. and China as a patent attorney, Jianping assists clients with all aspects of worldwide patent portfolio development and monetization, including drafting and prosecuting patents, licensing, and preparing opinions on patent infringement/validity. His practice focuses on electrical and electronic arts in a wide range of technical areas, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, video CODEC, robotics, digital/analog circuitry, MEMS, RF, telecommunications, data/signal processing, semiconductors, software, and electrical devices.

With a technical background in Electrical Engineering (BS in 1992), Jianping obtained law degrees in both the US (JD in 2005) and China (LLM in 1999, 3 year program).

Melina focuses her practice on patent prosecution in the electrical engineering sector. She earned a B.S. (magna cum laude) in Physics from University of Pennsylvania in 2022.

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Michelle’s practice focuses on patent drafting and prosecution, global portfolio management, and strategic counseling on patentability, freedom to operate, and patent landscape and white space analysis in the chemical, biological, electrical engineering, and materials science fields. Her technical expertise spans a broad range of technologies, including semiconductors, batteries, electronics, optoelectronics, medical devices, nanotechnology, polymer science, organic chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Michelle leverages her multidisciplinary background to help clients develop and implement robust patent strategies that align with their business goals. She advises a diverse range of clients, from emerging startups and universities to large corporations.

Tim Boller's practice focuses on electrical patent prosecution and intellectual property litigation. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (1986) and received a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center (1994).

Toby focuses his practice on patent prosecution of chemistry, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical matters. Toby received his B.S. (2007) and M.S. (2009) degrees, both in Chemistry, from Western Washington University. Toby received his J.D. cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2016, where he was honored with the Presidential Scholarship Award and the Washington State Bar Association Intellectual Property Scholarship Award, and made the Dean’s List.