Paul Bruene

Associate

Seattle
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Overview

Clients benefit from Paul Bruene's background as both a commercial and intellectual property litigator in state and federal courts and in arbitration. He has litigated a variety of matters, including complex commercial disputes, trade secret disputes, trademarks, non-compete matters and antitrust cases.

Paul has significant experience with legal research, drafting of motions and memoranda and in-depth trial and arbitration preparation. He works with each client to understand their business and determine the best outcome for their particular situation.

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  • Represents clients in complex commercial disputes at all phases of litigation, from initial risk assessments and counseling through post-trial briefing.
  • Experience in federal and state court, International Trade Commission (ITC) investigations, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings, arbitrations and mediations.
  • Litigates cases involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and other valuable intellectual property.
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Experience

  • Represents clients in complex commercial disputes at all phases of litigation, from initial risk assessments and counseling through post-trial briefing.
  • Experience in federal and state court, International Trade Commission (ITC) investigations, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) proceedings, arbitrations and mediations.
  • Litigates cases involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and other valuable intellectual property.
  • Member of trial team that successfully defended a client from trade secret and related claims in a two-week federal jury trial.
  • Advises clients, including a client in a multibillion-dollar merger, on antitrust and competition risk. Assisted in successful defense of FTC antitrust investigation.

Recognitions and Memberships

Memberships

  • Washington Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association

Pro Bono

  • Represents asylum applicants.
  • Assisted ACLU in securing treatment for opioid addiction in Washington county jails.

Prior Positions

  • The Honorable Marsha J. Pechman, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington: Judicial Extern (2015)

Admissions

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

Education

  • J.D., University of Southern California Gould School of Law, 2017
  • B.A., American University, 2012, summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa