Ramsey M. Al-Salam Partner

Ramsey Al-Salam is a recognized leader in patent and IP litigation.

For more than 35 years, Ramsey Al-Salam has represented clients in intellectual property (IP) and technology-related disputes, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation. He has served as lead trial counsel in cases involving a wide variety of technologies and has particularly strong experience with cases involving computer, networking, and radio frequency identification technology.

Drawing on his academic training and teaching experience, Ramsey enjoys conveying in understandable terms the complex science and technical issues that underly his cases. He represents high-profile clients in the technology sector, as well as smaller entities, and prioritizes understanding his clients’ businesses and their goals to ensure that he resolves disputes effectively and efficiently.

Regularly acknowledged as one of the foremost lawyers in his field, clients praised him as a "top-notch litigator" and an "excellent lawyer" in Chambers USA, which consistently lists him in “Band One” of IP litigators. Additionally, Best Lawyers in America named him Seattle Patent Litigator of the Year in 2014, 2019, and 2024.

In addition to his litigation work, Ramsey is a frequent speaker on IP and litigation topics. Respected as an educator, he has served as adjunct professor of patent and trade secret law at Seattle University School of Law since 1999.