“ I represent entrepreneurs, start-up businesses, and established private and public corporations in all aspects of intellectual property and technology litigation, brand protection, and dispute resolution.”

Jim is a member of Howard & Howard’s Intellectual Property Group. For more than 28 years, he has helped businesses protect and leverage their brands through strategic counseling, licensing, and litigation. Jim represents clients in complex disputes before state and federal courts, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, administrative agencies, and in private arbitration. His experience spans all aspects of intellectual property law, from safeguarding trademarks to resolving high-stakes conflicts, with a focus on practical solutions that align with business goals.

Services

Intellectual Property

When ideas translate into products, processes, art, or authorship, we help clients protect their innovations and commercialize their work.

Credentials

Education

  • Willamette University School of Law, 1997
    • J.D. 
  • University of Washington, 1992
    • B.A.

Memberships

  • State Bar of Nevada
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • American Bar Association - Intellectual Property Section
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association 

Admissions

  • United States Supreme Court, 2003
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2003
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2003
  • Nevada, 2003
  • United States District Court for the District of Nevada, 2002
  • Washington, 1997

Community

Community

“I support the firm's Community Reinvestment Fund because I passionately believe in the importance and value of enhancing the growth of our community partners.”