Margie B. Aoki, IP Attorney in Seattle, Washington
Over 21 years of legal practice
Seattle, WA
Practicing ip in Seattle since 2005.
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Margie B. Aoki is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on IP. Margie has over 21 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Seattle, WASHINGTON
- Experience
- over 21 years
- Known for
- IP
- Handles IP matters from Seattle, WASHINGTON.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026).
About Margie B. Aoki: Margie B. Aoki is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on IP. Margie has over 21 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Margie takes on
Margie concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Margie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Seattle, Washington
Margie takes ip matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Margie agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Margie B. Aoki — ip lawyer in Seattle
Margie B. Aoki is an attorney based in Seattle, WASHINGTON. The practice focuses on IP. Margie has over 21 years of legal experience.
Margie Aoki collaborates with clients to develop strategies to protect their intellectual property, working closely with inventors to craft robust utility and design patent applications that highlight the client’s innovations. During examination, Margie encourages open communication with patent examiners to find the most efficient path towards allowance.
Margie’s experience extends to freedom-to-operate and validity opinions, design-around strategies, and due diligence for portfolio acquisitions. Her pragmatic approach to the review of third-party patent assets provides a deliverable that compliments the business considerations of the client.
Margie advises clients on technologies related to food processing equipment, tools and machinery, heavy duty vehicles, alternative and clean energy, surveillance equipment, mobility support devices, consumer products, medical devices, pharmaceutical dispensing, cable connection and repair systems, and spacecraft systems.
Margie is named to Intellectual Asset Management’s IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, is recognized in the 2025 edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars, and is included in the list of The Best Lawyers in America.
How Margie handles ip matters
Margie Aoki collaborates with clients to develop strategies to protect their intellectual property, working closely with inventors to craft robust utility and design patent applications that highlight the client’s innovations. During examination, Margie encourages open communication with patent examiners to find the most efficient path towards allowance. Margie’s experience extends to…
Who Margie represents
Margie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
B.S. · 1999
Seattle University
J.D. · 2005
Jurisdictions
Margie's state bar admissions
Washington, Washingt
2005 · ACTIVE
Margie studied at B.S. in University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and J.D. in Seattle University.
Law school and academic background
Margie completed B.S. in University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and J.D. in Seattle University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Margie runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Margie has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Managing Intellectual Property,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — IP Stars
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Asset Management,
2026
Best Lawyers in America — IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Managing Intellectual Property, (2026). Best Lawyers in America — IP Stars (2026).
Locations
Margie B. Aoki's office in Seattle
Margie's primary office is at 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3600, Seattle, Washington, 98101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Margie B. Aoki — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Margie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Margie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Margie's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Margie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Seattle, Washington
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Margie
Margie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Margie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Margie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Margie B. Aoki
How much does it cost to hire Margie for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Margie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Margie offer a free consultation?
Margie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Margie's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Margie's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in Washington typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Margie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Margie take my case if I'm outside Seattle?
Margie is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Margie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Margie?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Margie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Margie accepting new ip clients right now?
Margie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma in Washington
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