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.

Education

• University of Washington School of Law, J.D.
• University of Washington, B.A.

• 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.

• Washington Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2023 and 2024

• Current Topics in Patent Damages
• Chris Lindemeier, Presenter at the Seattle Intellectual Property Inn of Court
• The Use of Trademarks in Video Games: Does "Realism" Serve as a Defense to Infringement?