Winfield B. Martin
Win is an experienced IP attorney who clients trust to provide practical, responsive, and business-savvy counseling.
Winfield "Win" Martin advises clients on all aspects of trademark, copyright, unfair competition, and internet and domain issues. He helps clients ranging from individuals to Fortune 50 companies in establishing and protecting trademarks and copyrights, and he designs and implements complex enforcement strategies to protect them. In his work, he manages expansive portfolios owned by global brands; protection of nontraditional trademarks such as product configuration and packaging, colors, and sounds; domain name arbitration proceedings; licensing; and corporate restructuring.
Win's reputation as a practical advisor is informed by his experience in both private practice and in-house settings. For more than two years, Win was seconded to Amazon's trademark group, where he worked on fast-moving teams that were crucial to building the company's enforcement mechanisms and protocols. Informed by this experience, he integrates outside counsel with in-house partners, building highly responsive and trusted teams who take pride in understanding their clients' businesses.
An active member of the community, Win serves on the board of trustees for the Seattle Children's Theatre, has served on the board of QLaw, and was a member of Lambda Legal's Young Professionals Committee.
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Education & Credentials
Education
- Seattle University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, Research and Technical Editor, Seattle University Law Review, 2012
- University of Portland, B.A., English, 2009
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
Related Employment
- Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle, WA, Law Clerk, 2011-2012; Summer Associate, 2011
- Washington State Bar Association, Diversity Programs Intern, 2010
Professional Recognition
Recognized in the World Trademark Review 1000—The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, 2023-2024
Washington (Silver)
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Intellectual Property Law, 2021-2024
Selected as a "Washington Rising Star" in Super Lawyers Magazine, 2017-2023
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Professional Leadership
- Lambda Legal, Seattle Young Professionals Committee, 2014-2016
- Films for Justice Institute, Fellow, 2010-2011
Community Involvement
- Board of Trustees Member with the Seattle Children’s Theater 2021-present
- QLaw Association, Board Member, 2014-2016
- Bailey-Boushay House, Volunteer, 2008-2010
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Trademark Portfolio Management for Aerospace Company
Assisted in all aspects of trademark clearance, filing, registration, maintenance, and enforcement of trademark rights for an aerospace company with an expansive, global portfolio.
Copyright Analysis for Sport Goods Manufacturer
Analyzed prospective advertising materials and advised of copyright infringement risk for major sporting goods manufacturer.
Advertising Evaluation for Food Company
Assisted in analysis and advising of a foods product company regarding FTC, FDA, and USDA compliance, geographic origin labeling requirements, and other advertising issues.
Assisting in Copyright Valuation for Author
Assisted in compiling evidence and documentation necessary to conduct valuation of copyrights held by the estate of a prominent author.