About

A Patent Law Firm That Specializes in Advanced Technologies

LOOP IP LAW is a boutique patent law firm based in Seattle, Washington. As experts in the ever-changing landscape of intellectual property, we understand that modern times require innovative and forward-thinking legal solutions.

That is why at Loop IP Law, we have embraced the latest developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) to enhance the patent drafting and prosecution process, to our clients’ benefit. This is what sets us apart from other traditional patent law firm.

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Providing Solutions for Patenting Your Ideas

Our AI-driven solutions offer a host of advantages, streamlining and enhancing every aspect of the patent journey. Here are some key highlights of how Loop IP Law is utilizing AI for our clients’ strategic advantage:

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Comprehensive Prior Art Searches

Our proprietary AI algorithms conduct in-depth and lightning-fast searches across vast patent databases and scientific literature to uncover prior art. This enables us to assess patentability accurately and efficiently, leaving no stone unturned.

AI-Driven Patent Drafting and Prosecution

Leveraging the latest developments in natural language processing (NLP), our proprietary AI systems generate precise and tailored patent applications. This results in faster drafting cycles and greater accuracy, capturing the essence of your invention with utmost clarity.

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Enhanced Patent Analysis

Our proprietary AI-powered analytics tools aid in identifying potential infringements, mapping patent landscapes, and predicting the strength of your patents compared to others in your industry.

We believe that with collaboration between patent law expertise and AI innovation, we set new standards for patent law representation. Our commitment to harnessing AI’s potential means you benefit from unparalleled efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic decision-making.

Thomas Loop: Senior Patent Attorney and Managing Partner

Thomas E. Loop is an accomplished and dynamic patent attorney with over 25 years of experience in patent procurement, licensing, and litigation. As the Managing Partner of Loop IP Law, a Seattle-based boutique patent law firm, Mr. Loop focuses on representing individual inventors and technology companies before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and U.S. Federal Courts.

Education and Credentials:

  • B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Washington
  • M.S. Physics, University of Washington
  • J.D., Seattle University
  • Registered to Practice before the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office and U.S. Federal Courts
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Practice Areas

  1. Patent Procurement: Mr. Loop assists clients in securing patents through all stages of the process, including appeals, reissues, and reexamination proceedings.
  2. Patent Litigation: He represents clients in complex patent litigation matters in U.S. Federal Courts.
  3. Technology Licensing: Mr. Loop helps clients navigate licensing agreements for the commercialization of their patented technologies.
  4. Patent Portfolio Development: He assists clients in developing and strategically managing their patent portfolios.
  5. Patent Position Competitive Analyses: Mr. Loop provides clients with comprehensive analyses of their patent positions relative to competitors.
  6. Due Diligence Studies: He conducts thorough due diligence studies to evaluate the patent portfolios of potential partners or acquisitions.
  7. Invalidity/Non-Infringement Opinions: Mr. Loop offers considered opinions on the validity and non-infringement of patents.
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Recent Articles by T.E. Loop

  1. “The Limited Extraterrestrial Reach of U.S. Patent Law” – Published in the Journal of the Patent and Trademark Office Society (JPTOS), January 2022.
  2. “Is Supercritical Water the Green Future of Chemical Processing?” – Published in Chemical Processing Magazine, October 2018.

Representative Patent/IP Litigations

    1. California Expanded Metal Products Company (CEMCO) et al. v. Klein et al. – U.S. District Court Western District of Washington (Case No.: C18-0659JLR). Mr. Loop provided defendant representation in a complex patent infringement litigation involving firestopping technology.
    2. California Expanded Metal Products Company (CEMCO) et al. v. Klein et al. – U.S. District Court Central District of California (Case No.: CV 16-05968 DDP). Mr. Loop provided defendant representation in a complex patent infringement litigation involving firestopping technology.
    3. BlazeFrame Industries, Ltd. v. California Expanded Metal Products Company (CEMCO) – U.S. District Court Central District of California (Case No.: CV 13-04669 DDP). Mr. Loop provided plaintiff representation in a complex patent infringement and unfair competition litigation involving firestopping technology.
    4. Zecotek Imaging Systems Pte. Ltd., et al. v. Saint-Gobain Ceramics, Inc., et al. – U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division (Case No.: 5:12CV1533). Mr. Loop provided plaintiff representation in a complex patent infringement litigation involving scintillation substances and positron emission tomography (PET) technologies.
    5. Microsoft Corporation v. Temme – U.S. District Court Western District of Washington (Case No.: 2:10-CV-00408-MJP). Mr. Loop provided defendant representation in a domain name cybersquatting dispute.
    6. Stonetile Canada Ltd. v. Castia Stone, Inc. – U.S. District Court District of Oregon (Case No.: 07-CV-83 PK). Mr. Loop provided plaintiff representation in a patent infringement litigation involving concrete tiles.
    7. Geckostone v. 3-D Stone LTD. – U.S. District Court Western District of Washington (Case No.: CV02-2413Z). Mr. Loop provided defendant representation in a copyright infringement case involving tessellated pavers.
    8. AlmostGolf, LLC v. Cayman Golf, Inc. – U.S. District Court Central District of California (Case No.: 03-6220). Mr. Loop provided plaintiff representation in a patent infringement litigation.
    9. Quaeck v. Keith Manufacturing Company – U.S. District Court Western District of Washington (Case No.: C02-135P-MJP). Mr. Loop provided plaintiff representation in a patent infringement litigation involving reciprocating slat moving technology.
    10. DuBuque v. Rottefella AS – U.S. District Court Western District of Washington (Case No.: C01-1370C-MJP). Mr. Loop provided plaintiff representation in a patent infringement litigation involving ski binding technology.
    11. Lizardtech, Inc. v. Mapping Science, Inc. – Superior Court of Washington for King County (Case No.: 02-2-25845-0 SEA). Mr. Loop provided defendant representation in a complex trade secrets misappropriation litigation.

To learn more about Thomas E. Loop and his practice, you can refer to his representative patents in the attached PDF document.

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For additional information regarding our legal solutions for intellectual properties, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today. We look forward to meeting your intellectual property needs.