Seed IP

What Seed IP does

Seed IP (legal name Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP) is a Seattle-headquartered intellectual property law firm established in 1965. Operating as a single-office LLP from 701 Fifth Avenue in Seattle, the firm fields 47 attorneys and falls in the 51-100 employee range. Its practice is structured horizontally across all major IP disciplines rather than vertically by industry, offering patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, IP litigation and enforcement, IP agreements and licensing, strategic counseling, internet policy and law, and mediation.

The firm's technical depth is anchored by attorneys with scientific doctorates serving technology-heavy clients in AI/ML & Robotics, biotechnology, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, software and internet, medical devices, nanotechnology, alternative energy, industrial design, telecommunications, and consumer products. It generates revenue exclusively through professional-services fees charged on a per-engagement basis via direct client relationships and engagement letters; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The firm markets through a multilingual website (English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese), active social channels, and a heavy schedule of industry-event sponsorships and committee leadership roles in INTA, AIPLA, IAM, WTR, and Pacific Northwest tech and life-sciences networks.

Seed IP carries the brand attributes of an established specialized firm: 60+ years of continuous operation, #22 national ranking on 2025 U.S. utility patent issuances (1,668 patents), Gold Band ranking in IAM Patent 1000 for prosecution, and recognition in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and WTR 1000. Recent internal moves include the appointment of Hayley J. Talbert as Managing Partner and the election of three new equity partners, alongside active hiring signaling headcount expansion.

Name

Seed IP

Legal name

Seed Intellectual Property Law Group LLP

Website

https://seedip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Seed IP is a Seattle-based intellectual property law firm with 47 attorneys providing full-service patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, litigation, and licensing representation to technology, biotech, and consumer-products clients nationally and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Legal Services

NAICS

Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works) (533110)

SIC

Patent Owners & Lessors (6794)

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual Property (IP) Law (BPAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA), IP Compliance, Anti-Counterfeiting & Enforcement (BPAHAMAK), IP Filing, Annuities & Renewals Administration (BPAHAMAJ), IP Search, Watch & Competitive Intelligence (BPAHAMAI)

Keywords

• Intellectual property law
• Patent prosecution
• Trademark registration
• IP litigation
• Legal counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Professional Fees: Seed IP generates revenue through professional legal service fees charged to clients for intellectual property legal representation, including patent prosecution, trademark registration, IP litigation, and strategic counseling services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Seed IP is an intellectual property law firm offering comprehensive legal services across all major IP practice areas including Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secrets, IP Litigation & Enforcement, IP Agreements & Licensing, Strategic Counseling, Internet Policy & Law, and Mediation. The firm serves a diverse range of technology-driven industries including AI/ML & Robotics, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductors, and Software & Internet.

Product overview

Seed IP is an intellectual property law firm offering a comprehensive suite of legal services across all major IP practice areas including Patent, Trademark, Copyright, Trade Secrets, IP Litigation & Enforcement, IP Agreements & Licensing, Strategic Counseling, Internet Policy & Law, and Mediation. The firm serves a diverse range of industries including AI/ML & Robotics, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductors, Software & Internet, and others. As a full-service IP law firm, the firm provides end-to-end intellectual property legal services rather than a technology product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patent Services Comprehensive legal services for securing and managing patents across all technical domains including AI, biotechnology, chemistry, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.
• Trademark Services Legal representation and registration services for protecting trademarks, brand names, logos, and trade dress in domestic and international jurisdictions.
• Copyright Services Legal protection for original works of authorship including literary, artistic, musical, and software creations.
• Trade Secrets Services Legal counsel for protecting and managing trade secrets, including misappropriation claims and preventive measures.
• IP Litigation & Enforcement Legal representation in intellectual property disputes, enforcement actions, and litigation proceedings.
• IP Agreements & Licensing Drafting, negotiating, and advising on intellectual property licensing agreements, technology transfer arrangements, and IP-related contracts.
• Strategic Counseling Strategic intellectual property portfolio management, prosecution planning, and IP business strategy consulting.
• Internet Policy & Law Legal counsel on internet law, domain name disputes, cybersecurity policies, and digital intellectual property matters.
• Mediation Services Alternative dispute resolution services for intellectual property conflicts through neutral third-party mediation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #22 nationally for top patent law firms (1,668 U.S. utility patents issued in 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Women in BiominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeed IP practitioners attend Women in Bio networking events such as the Summer Social and Winter Social, supporting the organization's mission to promote women's careers in the biotech and life sciences sector.
• Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSeed IP sponsors the WTIA Founder Cohort Program (13th and 14th editions), hosting events and supporting the technology startup ecosystem in Washington state. The firm has been a multi-year sponsor.
• International Trademark Association (INTA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSeed IP partners regularly attend INTA's Annual Meetings (146th, 147th, 148th) and Leadership Meetings. Partner Russell Pangborn serves on INTA's Leadership Development Committee. The firm sponsors WTR Industry Awards associated with INTA events.
• American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerManaging Partner Hayley Talbert serves as Co-Chair of the AIPLA Membership Committee. Seed IP partners speak at AIPLA events including Spring Meetings and Annual Meetings. The firm hosts AIPLA Women in IP Law Global Networking Events.
• Life Science Innovation NorthwestcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSeed IP sponsors the annual Life Science Innovation Northwest conference (2023-2026), supporting the life sciences innovation ecosystem in the Pacific Northwest.
• Life Sciences Patent Network (LSPN)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeed IP attorneys attend LSPN North America conferences (both Spring and Fall sessions), engaging with the patent litigation and prosecution community.
• World Trademark Review (WTR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSeed IP is a sponsor of the World Trademark Review Industry Awards (2024, 2026) held in London, and the firm and its partners are regularly recognized in WTR 1000 and WTR Global Leaders rankings.
• Madrona Venture GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeed IP sponsors the annual Madrona Venture Group General Counsel (GC) Summit (inaugural 3rd and 4th annual events), supporting the startup and venture community.
• Food LifelineminorOthersSeed IP participates in Food Lifeline's Food Frenzy competition annually (for 19+ years), raising funds to fight hunger. The firm has placed 2nd in Food Frenzy 2025 with $45,953 raised.
• City Year Seattle/King CountyminorOthersSeed IP employees attend City Year's MLK Day of Service and other events supporting educational equity and community service.
• Seattle University School of LawminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeed IP sponsors Seattle University School of Law's annual Public Interest Law Foundation (PILF) Fundraiser and hosts attorney-student networking receptions for local law students.
• University of WashingtonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeed IP partners Dr. Eric Harwood and Hayley Talbert teach patent prosecution at the University of Washington School of Law as part of their Spring Quarter curriculum.
• Com LaudeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeed IP and Com Laude co-sponsored a free webinar focused on Top Level Domains (TLDs), combining expertise in IP law and domain name services.
• PBSS (Protein Basic Standard Solutions)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeed IP sponsors PBSS workshops including 'Protein Design and Engineering: Concepts, AI Tools, and Local Innovation' and Antibody Formulation Development workshop.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch: Virginia-based intellectual property law firm specializing in patent prosecution and litigation with a comparable size and similar high-volume patent practice to Seed IP.
• Oblon, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt: Mid-size intellectual property law firm in the Washington, D.C. metro area, providing patent prosecution, litigation, and IP counseling comparable in scope and depth to Seed IP.
• Harness Dickey & Pierce: Detroit-based IP law firm of comparable size and similar patent-prosecution volume; competes with Seed IP for technology and mechanical patent portfolios across the U.S.
• Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox: Boutique IP law firm based in Washington, D.C. focused exclusively on patent prosecution, litigation, and post-grant proceedings. Closely comparable to Seed IP in size, specialty, and full-service IP coverage.
• Merchant & Gould: Full-service intellectual property law firm with comparable size, patent prosecution volumes, and industry breadth. A direct competitor to Seed IP for technology, life sciences, and consumer products clients.
• Wolf Greenfield: Boston-based intellectual property law firm with similar size and practice focus to Seed IP, covering patent prosecution, litigation, and trademark services for technology and life sciences clients.
• Patterson + Sheridan: Houston-based IP law firm with similar size and practice mix spanning patent prosecution, litigation, and trademark services. Comparable to Seed IP in industry focus and boutique-firm operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Fish & Richardson: Largest dedicated intellectual property law firm in the United States, with several hundred attorneys across multiple U.S. offices. Directly comparable to Seed IP across patent prosecution, litigation, and trademark services, but operating at materially larger scale and broader geography.
• Knobbe Martens: Large intellectual property law firm with deep life sciences and technology practices. Highly comparable to Seed IP in patent prosecution for biotech, pharma, medical devices, and high-technology clients, with significantly larger scale.
• Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner: Major IP-focused law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices across the U.S. and Asia. Directly comparable to Seed IP across patent prosecution, IP litigation, and trademark portfolio management, with a broader international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/seed_ip
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpUNeTmQvzwlZLuIG9yuvyA
• Facebookfacebook.com/seedip
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seed-ip-law-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/seed_ip
• Pinterestpinterest.com/seed_ip
• TikToktiktok.com/@seed_iplaw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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