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Chris Lindemeier is an Attorney in the Firm’s Seattle office and a member of the Litigation practice group. Mr. Lindemeier is experienced in a wide array of civil litigation, from commercial disputes to intellectual property actions. He has a passion for advising innovative companies, and for developing an in-depth understanding of his clients’ concerns to provide them the most practical solutions. Mr. Lindemeier believes that anticipating an opponent’s next move and adapting litigation strategy as a case evolves are essential to obtaining successful results.

  • Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority v. Pike Place Fish Market, Inc. Prosecuted federal trademark infringement claims involving name of famous public market; brought motion for preliminary injunction, resulting in settlement.
  • Dental Health Services, Inc. v. Miller. Defended trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract claims against former insurance executive; defeated motion for temporary restraining order and obtained dismissal with prejudice of all claims.
  • Saber Interactive Inc. v. Oovee, Ltd. Defended federal trade dress infringement and unfair competition claims against indie video game studio related to top-selling video game; obtained dismissal of claims against client on motion to dismiss.
  • Tristate Roofing Inc. v. Achten’s Quality Roofing & Construction Inc. Defended federal trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and unfair competition claims against regional construction company; defeated motion for preliminary injunction, despite adverse presumptions provided by plaintiff’s incontestable trademark registration.
  • In Re Estate of Arla Mae Rohatsch. Prosecuted claims for breach of fiduciary duty against estate’s personal representative; prevailed on all claims at trial, obtaining judgment for all requested damages and an award of attorneys’ fees.
  • B.C. IP, LLC v. Tealicious, Inc. Prosecuted abandonment claims in trademark registration cancellation proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board; obtained broad freedom to operate for client under settlement and concurrent use agreement.
  • Confidential Settlement in TTAB Proceeding. Prosecuted likelihood-of-confusion claims in a trademark registration cancellation proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board; obtained assignment of the registrant’s entire interest in the disputed mark to the client through settlement.
  • City of Sumner Building Code Issues. Defended owner of multi-building apartment complex in building code dispute against the City of Sumner involving constitutional issues of government exactions; obtained settlement and dismissal of all alleged violations.

Admissions

  • Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Education

  • University of Washington School of Law, J.D.
    • Chief Managing Editor of the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts
  • University of Washington, B.A.

  • Named “One to Watch” by Best Lawyers, 2026
  • Washington Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2023 and 2024

  • Associate Member, Seattle Intellectual Property Inn of Court
  • Member, Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington

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