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Maya Yamazaki

Partner

Co-chair, Technology, Communications, Privacy & Security Practice; Chair, Technology Practice;

Chair, Diversity Executive Council (DEC)

T 206.757.8292 Seattle
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Maya Yamazaki focuses her practice on intellectual property, media and technology law for clients ranging from startups and emerging companies to global corporations. Her practice includes the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of information technology and digital media transactions. She also counsels clients on a range of issues including advertising, marketing, and promotional matters. Maya also has experience litigating copyright, patent, trade secret, and trademark cases in federal court and before federal agencies.

Practice Highlights 

Video Games

  • Draft and negotiate agreements for content acquisition of television and film rights (electronic/digital sell through and video on demand) for distribution via video game consoles
  • Draft and negotiate agreements for application development and distribution for premier video game consoles and mobile devices
  • Draft terms of use, license agreements, and privacy policies for mobile applications and websites
  • Represents publishers, consoles, and platforms in drafting and negotiation game development, publishing, and distribution agreements

Music

  • Represent music publishers in drafting inbound licenses with musicians and outbound licenses with music users
  • Counsel clients on music licensing and negotiate related agreements, including related to public performance of music and related clearances
  • Represent artists in music publishing and licensing agreements

Digital Media

  • Advise clients on various intellectual property matters including enforcement of trademarks and copyrights, DMCA compliance, and pre-publication review of content 
  • Counsel clients on social media matters including compliance with applicable FTC and COPPA regulations
  • Structure and draft digital media contracts such as music licensing agreements and video and content license agreements for Internet portals and websites. Structure and draft advertising and marketing agreements including celebrity talent agreements, co-promotion and sponsorship agreements, and contest rules

Publishing

  • Represented illustrators in negotiating publishing agreements for use of their work in books 
  • Structure, draft, and negotiate agency and representation agreements for authors and content owners

Technology 

  • Structure, draft, and negotiate technology contracts such as inbound and outbound software license agreements, joint development agreements, hosted (Cloud) services agreements, application development agreements, hardware procurement, services agreements, website design and hosting agreements, distribution and fulfillment agreements, agreements with University IP offices, and consulting agreements 
  • Provide Internet, mobile, and technology-related advice to established businesses and smaller startups 
  • Provide counsel and advice on issues related to open source licenses

Advertising and Marketing

  • Draft and negotiate agreements related to sponsorship, promotions, and co-marketing for leading technology companies
  • Draft advertising agreements for advertising inventory sellers, buyers, and advertisers
  • Counsel clients on contest and sweepstakes rules

Video Games

Content acquisition and licensing

Serving as primary outside counsel responsible for content acquisition and licensing for a lead AAA video game title. (Ongoing)
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Digital Media

DMCA and privacy issues

Advised the Oprah Winfrey Network on Digital Millennium Copyright Act and privacy matters in connection with the launch of its social networking site.

Entertainment services terms of use

Advised a global technology company in development and drafting of its comprehensive entertainment services terms of use.

IP counseling

Intellectual property and digital media counsel for MSNBC, including content licensing and acquisition, intellectual property enforcement, and general intellectual property counseling.
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Publishing

Publishing agreements and copyright issues

Represented publisher in drafting publishing agreements for photo compilation books.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Acquisition of marketing technology company

Represented Microsoft in the acquisition of Marketing Pilot Software, LLC, maker of automated marketing campaign software. (2012)
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Intellectual Property Litigation

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. et al. v. Seattle Safety, LLC

Represented crash sled patent holder in a patent infringement, breach of contract, and unfair competition litigation against former contractor. Won partial summary judgment of infringement; case settled four days before trial. (W.D. Wash. 2011)

United States Playing Card Co. v. Angel Playing Cards Co., Ltd

Represented the leading manufacturer of playing cards in eight consolidated trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings in the United States, Canada, and Singapore challenging card back designs used by a competitor, Angel Playing Cards, and defending against a cancellation counterclaim. Case successfully settled. (TTAB 2009-2011)
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Admitted to Practice

  • Washington, 2009
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, 2010

Education

  • J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2009
  • B.A., International Studies, University of Washington, 2005, with honors

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Chair, Diversity Executive Council (DEC), Davis Wright Tremaine, 2021-present
    • Scholarship Review Committee, Asian Bar Association of Washington, 2012
    • Volunteer Attorney, Washington Community Alliance for Self-Help (Washington C.A.S.H.)
    • Japanese American Citizens League
    • Alumnae Committee, Girl Scouts of Western Washington, 2012-2013
    • United Way Project Lead, 2012

Professional Recognition

    • Named as one of "500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers" by Lawdragon, 2025
    • Received the "The Edward J. Davis Diversity & Mentorship Award," Davis Wright Tremaine, 2022
    • Named One of the Puget Sound Business Journal's "40 Under 40," 2020

Background

    • Summer Associate, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Seattle, 2008
    • Global Health Policy Analyst, Families USA, 2008
    • Intern, Congressional Travel Unit, Bureau of Legislative Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C., 2007
    • Legislative Aide, Office of Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo, Washington, D.C., 2006-2007
    • International Programs Officer, U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2005-2006
    • Congressional Fellow, Office of Congresswoman Barbara Lee, Washington, D.C., 2005
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Publications
07.28.20
News
Technology
Maya Yamazaki Named One of the Puget Sound Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Read More
11.10.18
Presentations
Artificial Intelligence
"Has Skynet Finally Arrived? Artificial Intelligence & the Law of the Future," National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Convention, Chicago
Publications
2017
News
"Firmwide Response to Trump Administration Executive Order," Davis Wright Tremaine Pro Bono Report Read More
Presentation
01.27.17
Presentations
Privacy & Security
"Washington IoT Summit," Davis Wright Tremaine Seminar, Seattle Read More
Publications
01.10.17
News
Davis Wright Tremaine Promotes Eleven to Partner Read More
October 2010
Publications
“Recent Developments in Commercial Speech and Consumer Privacy Interests,” Practising Law Institute
Insights
09.27.10
Advisories
Technology
Vernor v. Autodesk: Product Distribution and Resale by Licensees May Infringe Copyright Read More
Insights
07.23.10
Advisories
Technology
Washington Supreme Court Holds that State Statutes of Limitations Do Not Apply in Arbitration Read More
June-July, 2010
Publications
"Copyright and the Internet," Understanding Copyright Law 2010, Practising Law Institute
2008
Publications
"REACTION: Asian Americans and Seattle's Open Housing Movement," The Georgetown Journal of Law and Modern Critical Race Perspectives
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