Klarquist Sparkman, LLP

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Intellectual Property Lawyer

5.0(3 Google reviews)

World Trade Center, One, 121 SW Salmon St Suite 1600, Portland, OR 97204, United States

Information last updated October 10, 2026

Practice Areas

Intellectual Property

About Klarquist Sparkman, LLP

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP is an intellectual property law firm based in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1941, it is one of the oldest and largest full-service IP firms on the West Coast, with over 80 years of experience in the industry. The firm specializes in patent prosecution, trademark and copyright management, and IP litigation, offering comprehensive services to help clients build, manage, and protect their intellectual property assets.

Klarquist maintains an exclusive focus on intellectual property law, serving science and technology companies. Its team includes over 60 attorneys and patent agents, with more than 90% holding technical degrees, including former engineers, scientists, and in-house IP counsel. This deep technical fluency allows the firm to address complex innovations effectively. Klarquist's litigators average more than 20 years of experience in IP disputes.

The firm provides practical intellectual property counseling, including portfolio strategy and invention-capture processes. Klarquist also developed and maintains Patent Defenses, an online legal research tool for information on patent infringement claims under U.S. law. The firm prioritizes managing legal costs, offering fixed fee budgets for prosecution services and establishing budgets for litigation. Klarquist and its attorneys have received national recognition for their intellectual property services.

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Francisco Almeida — Associate
Debra R. Bruce — Patent Agent
Steven J. Burgess, Ph.D. — Senior Patent Agent
Lisa M. Caldwell — Senior Counsel
J. Christopher Carraway — Senior Counsel
Roy Chamcharas — Partner
Cameron Clawson — Counsel
Kristin L. Cleveland — Senior Counsel
Jodi L. Connolly, Ph.D. — Senior Patent Agent
Robert T. Cruzen — Partner
Amy C. Dachtler — Counsel
Scott E. Davis — Partner
Services listed: Patents, Ip Counseling, Trademarks, Copyrights, Ip Litigation & Disputes, Patent Litigation, Post Grant, Trademark Litigation, Trade Secret, Copyright Litigation, Other Ip Disputes
Founded: 1941
Fees: Klarquist prioritizes managing legal costs effectively, offering fixed fee budgets for prosecution services and establishing budgets at the outset for litigation.
Awards & recognition: Vault Top 150 Under 150
Chambers USA 2018
2018 Best Lawyers in America® list
2017 Oregon Super Lawyers® list
2017 Oregon Rising Stars℠ list
2017 IAM Patent 1000
Top 50 Highest Jury Verdicts in 2016 in California

Source: klarquist.com · checked October 10, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am–5 pm
Thursday: 8 am–5 pm
Friday: 8 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Appointment required

Accessibility

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Klarquist Sparkman, LLP — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Klarquist Sparkman, LLP located?+

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP is located at World Trade Center, One, 121 SW Salmon St Suite 1600, Portland, OR 97204, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Klarquist Sparkman, LLP handle?+

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP handles Intellectual Property. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Klarquist Sparkman, LLP?+

Call Klarquist Sparkman, LLP at +1 503-595-5300 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Klarquist Sparkman, LLP well rated?+

Klarquist Sparkman, LLP has a 5.0-star rating based on 3 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

3 reviews

Greg Hughes· via Google
Edited 4 years ago
Stephanie Chapman· via Google
Our journey started 7 years ago where we hired another company to assist us in obtaining a patent. Six years, a lot of money and rejection after rejection. We had given up the dream of bringing our product to market. Then we contact our friend Francisco Almeida with Klarquist and hired the firm to give it another shot. Still pessimistic that our dream would become a reality, imagine our surprise when we were notified with the year that our patent was approved!! Klarquist and the team that worked on our behalf were professional, forthright and passionate about all the things they did to make it happen. We highly recommend them for getting the job done! Anthony Chapman
a year ago
Tara Mapes· via Google
Attorney Jim Geringer with Klarquist is an incredible trove of experience, information and advice in the intellectual property legal space. He is extremely professional, communicates clearly and takes his time to go over case detail and resources. I felt heard, understood and educated during our call. I have had attorneys literally all over the world, and Jim is one of my top recommendations based on my very first call with him. If you are looking for someone to represent you, listen to you and be a great resource to protect or defend IP claims, I highly recommend this firm.
a year ago

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