Jarrett K. Payne, J.D., MBA
Managing Attorney/Founder
Jarrett Payne left a successful corporate career at The Boeing Company to start NW Venture Law because he saw a need for a law firm which understood the challenges companies face in today’s global economy where business and technology changes daily instead of quarterly. Jarrett’s legal practice focuses on business and corporate law, intellectual property law, and international law.
Jarrett has experience leading numerous negotiations in technology acquisitions, intellectual property licensing, procurements, proposal reviews, sales campaigns, government contracts, and joint venture and collaboration agreements. He has assisted clients with intellectual property protection strategies, commercialization of intellectual property assets including clean technologies, and emerging market analysis for technology sourcing and product development. He also has international experience negotiating with customers in Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Jarrett is passionate about working with entrepreneurs and early stage companies. Two of Jarrett’s clients have recently been awarded with regional and national awards for being the fastest growing private companies including the Inc. 500 list and the Puget Sound Business Journal and Portland Business Journal 100 Fast Growing Companies. Jarrett is also a founder of the Community and Entrepreneurship Clinic at Seattle University that has helped build a stronger community and economy by assisting over 100 small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Bar Admissions
- Washington (#37547)
- Oregon (Applied for Reciprocity)
- United States District Court - Western District of Washington
Areas of Practice
- Business/Corporate
- Intellectual Property Licensing
- Trademarks
- Copyrights
- International Transactions and Disputes
Relevant Experience
- Over 11 years of experience in Aerospace, Defense and High Technology Companies.
- Business Transactions in 6 continents and in more than 30 countries.
- Languages: German (Fluent); Portuguese (Intermediate)
Education
- JD, Juris Doctor — Seattle University School of Law
- Ranked #1 in Legal Writing
- MBA, Global Management — Thunderbird School of Global Management
- Ranked #1 in Global Business
- BS, Science & Technology — Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Ranked #1 in Aerospace
Professional Affiliations
- Washington State Bar Association (Active Member)
- Licensing Executives Society (Marketing Chair – Seattle Chapter)
- Intellectual Property Owners Association (Active Member)
- Association of Corporate Counsel
- Thunderbird Alumni Association
- Washington Lawyers for Sustainability
- Net Impact (Past Board Member)
Sample of Trademarks Filed
- tewl® Reg. #3372580
- Wax Diva® Reg. #3504917
- Sustainable Law Practice® #3862288
- Orbitus® #3934362
- QuoteWizard® #3940801
- Making Insurance Easy.® #3961075
- You deserve better rates!® #3961076
- The Quote Wizard Making Insurance Easy.® #3943777
- QuoteWizard You deserve better rates!® #3954032
- DreamCatchers Group® #3965639
- FEMGLIDE™ Ser. #85223535
- MyGiraffe™ Ser. #85222523
- TokuSaku™ Ser. #85326394
Trademark Trial and Appeals Board
- Deanna Cahill V. Lucy’s Wax, LLC (Case # 92050929) – Successfully Settled
Contact Information
- E-Mail: jarrett@nwventurelaw.com
- Phone: 206.623.9600
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