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Timothy Danskin

Attorney

T 206.757.8379 Seattle

I strive to create value by protecting the essence of the invention.

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Tim Danskin helps technology companies obtain patent protection in a variety of technical areas. He has prepared and prosecuted patent applications involving a wide range of hardware and software technologies including cloud-based technologies, computer memory, cellular wireless, semiconductor process and packaging, user interaction, system software, applied machine learning, and drone control for a variety of clients from individual inventors and startups to large public corporations. Tim’s broad experience allows him to quickly identify targeted areas for deeper questioning when drafting patent applications and to find relevant distinctions during patent prosecution.

Tim also has experience with reexamination proceedings, patentability, non-infringement, invalidity, freedom-to-operate opinions, and patent due diligence. Before his legal career, Tim worked as a tax specialist at a Big Four accounting firm, assisting clients involved in telecommunications, software, and e-commerce.

Practice Highlights

Patent preparation and prosecution

Assisting companies in obtaining patent protection for a variety of software and hardware technologies.

Patent services for Fortune 100 company*

Preparation and prosecution of patent applications directed to avionics systems and software, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and radar processing.

Patent services for Fortune 100 e-commerce company

Prosecuting patent applications, including those directed toward cloud-based technologies, distributed databases, and secure access control. (Ongoing)

Patent services for Fortune 100 technology company*

Preparation and prosecution of patent applications. Technologies included: memory and storage devices; datacenter performance control; cellular wireless technologies, including device-to-device communication, communication protocols, cellular internet-of-things, fifth generation (5G) systems, and vehicle-to-vehicle communications; battery charge controllers for mobile devices; semiconductor packaging and processing; computer cooling; semiconductor test equipment; silicon photonics; virtual memory monitoring; electronic circuits such as state retention flip-flops, voltage level shifter monitors, and amplifiers; applied machine learning; processor core task scheduling; anti-malware secure boot techniques; and drone control.
*Denotes an attorney's experience prior to joining Davis Wright Tremaine
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Admitted to Practice

  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1996
  • Washington, 1999

Education

  • B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Washington, 2005
  • J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1998
  • B.S., Biology and Political Science, University of Washington, 1995

Background

    • Patent Attorney, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Seattle, 2014-2018
    • Patent Attorney, Black Lowe & Graham, Seattle, 2005-2010
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