Arjomand Law Group (ALG) serves our clients through the services of principal attorneys, collaborating attorneys, and technical consultants. Please see the bio of our professionals below.
Ata Arjomand
Principal Attorney
Dr. Ata Arjomand has more than 25 years of experience, ranging from patent prosecution, manufacturing, engineering design, management, theoretical research, and teaching, to mediation and arbitration. Dr. Arjomand is the initial point of contact for new clients.
Education
J.D. Univ.of Washington Law 2003
Ph.D. Yale University Electrical Eng. 1992
Ph.D. Stanford University Mechanical Eng. 1984
M.Phil. Yale University Computer Eng. 1989
M.S. Yale University Computer Eng. 1988
M.S. Stanford University Electrical Eng. 1982
M.S. Stanford University Mechanical Eng. 1979
B.S. Louisiana St. Univ. Mechanical Eng. 1978
Tehran Univiversity Mechanical Eng. '72-'75
Admitted to Practice
- Washington State Bar Association (WSBA)
- US District Court, Western District of WA (Federal)
- United States Patent and Trademark Offic (USPTO)
Licenses
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in 9 states, including California, New York, Washington, and Oregon
- Licensed Commercial Pilot (IFR rated).
Experience
- Technical Adviser to the patent group of Perkins Coie LLP, 2001-2003
- Patent Attorney at Perkins Coie LLP, 2003-2006
- Summer Extern at the Attorney General Office of Seattle, WA, 2003
- Program Manager at Microsoft, 2000-2001
- Lead Engineer at Boeing military and commercial Airplanes, 1990-2000
- Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at U. of Puerto Rico, 1984- 1986
- Engineering Consultant to multiple National and International companies since 1975
ALG has a flexible organizational structure that enables us to serve our clients according to the clients' needs. ALG has a network of collaborating attorneys and technical consultants who can assist in a client case, as needed, under the supervision of the ALG's principal attorneys.
Farjam Majd
Principal Attorney
Farjam Majd focuses his practice in the areas of intellectual property (IP), business law, and contracts. His IP practice is focused on patent prosecution in software, electrical and mechanical arts, including bio-medical devices, in addition to trademark and copyright. Mr. Majd is experienced in drafting patent applications, appeal briefs, non-infringement opinions, invalidity opinions, general client counseling, contract drafting and review, and purchase & sale agreements in business transactions.
Prior to joining ALG, Mr. Majd was an attorney at a number of well-known regional and national law firms, including Christensen O'Connor Johnson Kindness (COJK) and Darby & Darby.
Prior to starting his legal practice, Mr. Majd was a professional engineer for 19 years practicing in the areas of electrical, software, and mechanical engineering working with technology leaders such as Intel, Sequent (IBM), and Microsoft. Mr. Majd was also a founder of number of small businesses including Microvision of Oregon, an industrial image processing equipment design and manufacturing company, and Nationwide Staffing of Washington, a temporary employment agency.
Education
JD (Juris Doctor), Seattle University School of Law 2003
MS Computer Science, Oregon Graduate Institute 1999
MS Electrical Engineering, Portland State University 1985
BS Mechanical Engineering, Portland State University 1983
BS Mathematics, Portland State University 1983
Languages
EnglishPersian (Farsi)
Admitted to Practice
- Washington State Bar Association and Courts (WSBA)
- US District Court, Western District of WA (Federal)
- United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)