Nathaniel “Ari” Gilder

Patent Attorney

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Paralegal

Shani Hoke

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Education

University of Michigan Law School
Juris Doctor, cum laude

Colorado College
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Minor in French

Associations

Admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court - Federal Circuit
Admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court - Western District of Washington
Admitted to practice law in the State of Washington
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Intellectual Property Section
King County Bar Association (KCBA) Intellectual Property Section (past chair)
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Electronics Subcommittee (past)

Thought Leadership

He is also the author of numerous publications, including:

“New Technology Leads to New Law,” published in the KCBA Bar Bulletin, April 2006.
“Grokster Court Wants to Know: Who Are You?” published in the KCBA Bar Bulletin September 2005.
“Industry Interests at Stake in Patent Reform,” Seattle University presentation, November 2005.
“The CREATE Act: Patent Law Practices Under the Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement Act,” AIPLA Spring Meeting, April 2005.
“Inequitable Conduct for Failure to Cite Information from a Co-Pending Application," Utah State Bar Association presentation, November 2007.

Patents

Ari is the listed inventor on two United States patents, both of which have been the subject of extensive international protection:

U.S. Pat. No. 8,897,244, “Viral Quality of Service Upgrade,” issued Nov. 25, 2014.
U.S. Pat. No. 9,319,456, “Go Home Feature for Roaming Applications,” issued Apr. 19, 2016.

Ari Gilder believes successful representation starts and grows by honoring Lee and Hayes’ core values: service excellence, relationship centered, and stewardship.

Ari takes pride in his ability to set relationships up for success through clear and responsible communication, and he works hard to ensure his clients’ goals are achieved. If your company is looking for outside patent counsel, Ari invites you to contact him directly with any questions about engaging Lee and Hayes.

Ari has significant experience working with in-house counsel at medium to large size companies, with the objective of developing their patent portfolios. He also counsels business owners to help them understand the benefits as well as the costs and risks of various IP strategies. Many of Ari’s clients have grown in size over the years and their intellectual property has become a key company asset.

Ari has had the privilege of working closely with experts in a diverse range of technical areas, including computer software and hardware, blockchain and public/private key cryptographic protocols, Artificial Intelligence (AI), video games, aerospace technologies, laser systems, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) systems, and consumer products.

Ari is a current member of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA). Additionally, he has previously served as chair of the King County Bar Association (KCBA) Intellectual Property Section and the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Electronics Subcommittee.

Practice Areas:

Patent Preparation/Prosecution
Portfolio Development
Trademark Preparation/Prosecution
Due Diligence for IP Acquisitions
Infringement / Freedom to Operate Analysis
Ideation/Forward-Patenting