FIG. 1 Patents is a specialized patent law firm that focuses on building strategic patent portfolios for innovative, world-changing companies. The firm derives its name from the foundational “FIG. 1” in a patent, symbolizing its commitment to crafting clear, robust intellectual property protections from the ground up. Recognized for its high-quality work, the firm has earned a #1 ranking in overall patent quality and is a trusted partner to leading technology clients.
The firm’s team consists of experienced patent attorneys with deep technical expertise in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, and biological engineering. They emphasize collaboration, investing in advanced technology and infrastructure to support clients through every stage of a patent’s lifecycle—from initial drafting and prosecution to enforcement and valuation. FIG. 1 Patents is also deeply committed to diversity, offering an annual scholarship and internship program in partnership with Gonzaga Law School to support underrepresented students in technology and IP law.
Services Offered
- Patent drafting
- Patent prosecution
- Strategic patent portfolio development
- Patent enforcement
- Patent valuation
- IP strategy consulting
- Same-day rush patent applications
- Legal secondments
FIG. 1 Patents serves clients globally, with a physical presence in Spokane, Washington, and offers remote collaboration opportunities. The firm has particular strength in technology sectors and has expanded its services to include pharmaceutical and life sciences innovations, leveraging big pharma experience to serve a broader range of industries.
