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Jim Stewart is a patent, trademark and copyright lawyer who combines his background in art, music, science and law to grasp the value of his clients’ innovations and protect their ideas, work and business. He is Of Counsel in the firm’s Emerging Business and Intellectual Property Groups.
Jim advises clients on domestic and international patent, trademark and copyright applications, and provides counsel on searching, preparing, filing, prosecuting, licensing and enforcement of patents in the electronics, medical, forestry and creative services industries, among others. He has been registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office since 1986 and has a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Jim is unusual among patent attorneys in his use of concise, simple writing in his patent applications. Clients often express wonder at his simple prose and ability to capture the uniqueness of their inventions.
When not practicing law, Jim plays tennis and racquetball with his grown son, plays house with his recently adopted family, and writes poetry and fiction.
Professional Experience
Ater Wynne LLP, Portland, Of Counsel, 2006 to present
idea advocates law group, PC, Portland, Founder, 2003 to 2006
Marger Johnson & McCollom, P.C., Portland, Associate, 1999 to 2003
Kolisch Hartwell Dickinson McCormack & Heuser, P.C., Portland, Partner, 1991 to 1999; Associate, 1986 to 1991
Tektronix, Inc., Wilsonville, Project and Procurement Manager, 1983 to 1986
Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel, Tacoma, Washington, Rule 9 Intern (Attorney) and Law Clerk, 1981 to 1983
Education
University of Puget Sound Law School, J.D., 1983
University of Colorado, B.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, 1973
Admitted to Practice
Oregon 1986
Washington 1984
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 1986
U.S. District Court, Oregon
U.S. District Court, Washington
Professional Activities
Oregon State Bar, member
Oregon Patent Law Association, member
Oregon Bioscience Association, active
Software Association of Oregon, member
American Intellectual Property Law Association, member
Multnomah Bar Association, member
Community Activities
Saturday Academy, Volunteer
Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark, Moot Court and Client Counseling Volunteer
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