Patrick Basinski
- Seattle
- Austin
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Patrick is a trusted advisor to clients engaged in the acquisition, development, marketing, sale, and distribution of innovative technologies.
Patrick Basinski has extensive experience in intellectual property (IP) and commercial legal matters involving cloud services, software, artificial intelligence (AI), clean tech, and Internet of Things (IoT) products and services.
Former in-house counsel for Microsoft and Dell, Patrick brings an informed and practical business perspective to his representations. He has also served as outside counsel to established, multinational corporations and early-stage businesses alike. As a result, he has honed his ability to structure and lead strategic technology, commercial, and IP licensing transactions. Additionally, he is adept at providing targeted advice and counseling to businesses in connection with the development, acquisition, and disposition of software, hardware, cloud services, clean technologies, and related services.
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Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, Texas Law Review, 2001
- Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, M.P.A., 1994
- University of Texas at Austin, B.A., History, 1989
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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Texas
Related Employment
- Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, Seattle, WA, 2017-2021
- Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA, 2012-2017
- Dell Inc., Roundrock, TX, 2009-2012
- Baker Botts LLP, Austin, TX, 2001-2009
Professional Recognition
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America: Technology Law, 2024-2025
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section
- Austin Technology Incubator, Clean Energy Incubator, Advisory Committee Member, 2005-2009
- PeopleFund, Pro Bono Legal Advisor, 2001-2010
Community Involvement
- PeopleFund Helping Hand Award for Volunteer Service, April 2007
- The Museum of Flight, Technology Committee Member