Lawyers      - Tracy M Heims -

Education

-	2001-2002-University of Washington, Physics Department
-	1991-1994-Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska-JD
-	1985-1989-Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa  -  English Writing, English Literature, Philosophy

Bar Membership and Special Admissions

-	Licensed to practice law in the State of Washington
-	Registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office
-	Past Chair of the International Practice Section, Washington State Bar Association

Practice areas

-	Patent prosecution, trademark and copyright law, litigation, licensing, client counseling  -  Physics, Mechanical, Electro-chemical, Automotive, Medical device technology

Membership & Associations

-	AIPLA
-	International Section, Washington State Bar Association  -  Past Section Chair
-	Presenter  -  Recent Developments in US Patent Law (Japan, Taiwan) 2003  -  Finding and Controlling your US Attorney (Japan) 2004  -  Proposed Changes to US Patent Law (Taiwan, Japan) 2005  -  Outsourcing for US Law Firms (US) 2007  -  The International Trade Commission & Taiwan Companies (Taiwan) 2007  -  PCT Filing for Legal Support Staff (US) 2007  -  Frequently presents to companies and clients in Japan, Taiwan and Korea

Mr. Heims has prepared and prosecuted patent applications covering a wide variety of mechanical and electro-mechanical technologies including automotive brake system, mouse and computer peripheral devices, copiers, shredders, battery and battery related arts, packaging technology and a variety of other arts.
Mr. Heims specializes in helping clients bring their innovative products to market. His work includes filing and prosecuting patent applications, conducting prior art searches and investigations, assisting clients with design-around efforts, patentability opinions, non-infringement analysis, patent validity opinions and patent litigation, including that before the International Trade Commission and Federal Court.

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