Chris Lindemeier

Chris is experienced in a wide array of civil litigation, from commercial disputes to intellectual property actions. He has a passion for advising innovative companies, and for developing an in-depth understanding of his clients’ concerns to provide them the most practical solutions. Chris believes that anticipating an opponent’s next move and adapting litigation strategy as a case evolves are essential to obtaining successful results.

Chris grew up in Kent, Washington and graduated from the University of Washington School of Law, where he was the Chief Managing Editor of the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts.

Outside of the office, Chris enjoys working on his golf game, discovering new hiking trails, and designing novel Hot Wheels tracks with his young sons.

• J.D., University of Washington School of Law
  • Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts, Chief Managing Editor, 2018-2019
  • Research Fellow
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Awards: Legal Protection of Computer Software, 2018; Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing, 2017
• B.A., University of Washington

• Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority v. Pike Place Fish Market, Inc.  Prosecuted federal trademark infringement claims involving name of famous public market; brought motion for preliminary injunction, resulting in settlement favorable to client.
• Dental Health Services, Inc. v. Miller.  Defended trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract claims against former insurance executive; defeated motion for temporary restraining order and obtained dismissal with prejudice of all claims.
• Saber Interactive Inc. v. Oovee, Ltd.  Defended federal trade dress infringement and unfair competition claims against indie video game studio related to top-selling video game;  obtained dismissal of claims against client on motion to dismiss and then favorable settlement.
• Tristate Roofing Inc. v. Achten’s Quality Roofing & Construction Inc.  Defended federal trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and unfair competition claims against regional construction company; defeated motion for preliminary injunction, despite adverse presumptions provided by plaintiff’s incontestable trademark registration.
• In Re Estate of Arla Mae Rohatsch. Prosecuted claims for breach of fiduciary duty against estate’s personal representative; prevailed on all claims at trial, obtaining judgment for all requested damages and an award of attorneys’ fees.
• H.B.C. IP, LLC v. Tealicious, Inc.  Prosecuted abandonment claims in trademark registration cancellation proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board; obtained favorable settlement, including client’s broad freedom to operate under concurrent use agreement.
• Confidential Settlement in TTAB Proceeding. Prosecuted likelihood-of-confusion claims in a trademark registration cancellation proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board; obtained favorable settlement, including the assignment of the registrant’s entire interest in the disputed mark to the client.
• City of Sumner Building Code Issues. Defended owner of multi-building apartment complex in building code dispute against the City of Sumner involving constitutional issues of government exactions; obtained favorable settlement and dismissal of all alleged violations.

• Washington Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2023 and 2024

• Author, The Use of Trademarks in Video Games: Does “Realism” Serve as a Defense to Infringement?, Puget Sound Business Journal, 2024
• Contributor, Current Topics in Patent Damages, Seattle Intellectual Property Inn of Court, 2021
• Presenter, Damages if You Do, Damages if You Don’t: Trends in IP Damages Law, Seattle Intellectual Property Inn of Court, 2018

• Associate Member, Seattle Intellectual Property Inn of Court
• Member, Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington

• Washington
• United States District Court, Western District of Washington