Elijah Hartman Attorney
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In the realm of intellectual property, Elijah excels in securing and managing IP rights critical for protecting and capitalizing on creative and technological assets. He assists clients with the registration of trademarks and copyrights, and helps content creators control and monetize their original works across various mediums. Elijah also helps our clients with negotiating and drafting IP licensing agreements, ensuring they can maximize and protect their proprietary information effectively.
Elijah's expertise in litigation is marked by a practical and strategic mindset, making him a trusted advocate in disputes related to company ownership, failed transactions, and intellectual property rights. His meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of the legal and business implications of the lawsuits he handles allow him to resolve conflicts effectively while safeguarding his clients’ long-term interests.
IP and Litigation Attorney
Beyond his professional expertise, Elijah is known for his approachable demeanor and genuine interest in the success of his clients' ventures. He is actively involved in the local business community, and frequently engages with startup founders outside the office, helping them navigate the legal landscape of their industries.
An avid hiker and skier, Elijah enjoys exploring the trails and slopes in and around Seattle. His blend of rigorous legal acumen, commitment to client success, and community involvement makes him not just a lawyer but a valued partner to the businesses and individuals he serves.
Fast Facts
Education
- University of Washington School of Law, Intellectual Property and Policy, (L.L.M.)
- Widener University School of Law (J.D.)
- University of Albany (B.A.)
Bar & Court Admissions
- Washington State Bar Association
More About Elijah
Business, Partnership, and Ownership Disputes
- Investor partnership litigation: Represented Seattle-area cannabis investors in a partnership and investment dispute, securing a Washington state court judgment in their favor on every claim litigated.
- Construction company ownership trial: Represented an investor in a contested partnership and ownership dispute involving a Washington construction company, prevailing at trial.
- Cannabis brand ownership dispute: Represented the founder and developer of a Washington cannabis brand in complex litigation against partners attempting to squeeze him out of the company, successfully securing 100% ownership of the company and full control of the brand.
- Multi-million-dollar partnership settlement: Negotiated a multi-million-dollar settlement through mediation in a dispute over the management, assets, operations, and future of a long-established global company.
Intellectual Property and Trademark Disputes
- Cannabis trademark enforcement: Represented a Washington cannabis company in trademark litigation against a competing cannabis brand, successfully halting the competitor’s continued use of the infringing mark.
- Federal trademark defense for national snack brand: Defended a national snack food company against federal trademark infringement claims, negotiating an early settlement that brought the litigation to a prompt and successful conclusion.
- Federal copyright and trademark enforcement: Represented a national apparel company in multi-million-dollar federal litigation against a competing apparel company accused of infringing the client’s copyrights and trademarks.
Commercial, Contract, and Real Estate Litigation
- Multi-million-dollar software implementation dispute: Successfully defended a California software development corporation against multi-million-dollar breach-of-contract claims involving business-to-business technology used in nationwide product distribution.
- Commercial landlord-tenant litigation: Represented the landlord of a medical office building in litigation challenging rent increases under state and municipal emergency rent laws. Prevailed on virtually all claims and defeated the tenant’s attempt to recover attorneys’ fees despite a contractual fee-shifting provision.
- Recovery of fraudulently transferred real estate: Represented a Washington property owner deprived of title through a fraudulent scheme, successfully recovering full ownership rights to the property.
Business Transactions and Outside Counsel
- Private securities offerings and real estate capital raises: Advised real estate investment firms on securities law compliance, private capital raises, investor relations, and organizational structuring for private securities offerings.
- Outside counsel to regional restaurant chain: Serves as outside general counsel to a Pacific Northwest restaurant chain, advising on intellectual property protection, commercial leasing, landlord-tenant disputes, corporate development, litigation, and franchise agreements.
Media and Entertainment
- Multi-million-dollar sale of radio broadcasting assets: Represented a national radio broadcasting company in the multi-million-dollar sale of radio stations and associated assets, including broadcast towers, FCC licenses, trademarks, and other intellectual property.
- Celebrity trademark coexistence agreement: Negotiated a trademark settlement and coexistence agreement between a software development company and a well-known celebrity.
- Netflix production and licensing transaction: Represented a screenwriter in a complex entertainment licensing transaction that resulted in the client’s creative work being produced and distributed by Netflix.
- US Copyrights, Infringement Litigation | The Legal Lunch Byte | Episode 19, May 15, 2024.
- Cannabis Trademarks and the Power of White Labeling, Cultiva Law, August 4, 2023.
- U.S. Federal District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington.
- The Seattle Symphony, Seattle, Washington, Office of General Counsel
- Dauphin County Bar Association, Office of Pro Bono Representation.
- Election Protection.
