Kassim M. Ferris
Experience
Kassim Ferris is a partner of the firm concentrating his practice on domestic and
international patent procurement, strategic IP portfolio management and counseling,
patent opinions, technology licensing, trademark registration, intellectual property
transfers, technology development and collaboration agreements, and intellectual
property dispute resolution. Kassim is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent
and Trademark Office and counsels clients regularly on all aspects of intellectual
property law. His patent experience spans a wide range of mechanical,
electromechanical, optics and computer-related technologies, including notable
experience with atomic layer deposition, optical systems, electrical
connectors, sporting optics, ballistics, gun safety equipment, image processing,
wireless data networks, flat panel display technologies, Internet/business methods,
building products, apparel, and footwear.
Partner
Kassim has three years of engineering experience at 3M Company, where he was
Portland, OR
responsible for the design and development of tooling and manufacturing processes
(503) 294-9670 direct
for electrical connectors, including high-speed progressive die stamping, metal heat
(503) 220-2480 fax
treating, and plastics molding. His technical experience also includes three years as
manager of the Colorado State University Center for Computer Assisted Engineering.
He is also versed in materials science, metallurgy, tribology, surface finishing,
electroplating, CAD/CAM systems, material handling systems, machine vision,
robotics, nanotechnology, semiconductor integrated circuit fabrication and testing,
telecommunications, computer networking, database organization and various
computer operating systems and software programming languages.
kassim.ferris@stoel.com
Education
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Willamette University College of Law,
J.D., 1996
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Kassim currently serves on the firm's Coaching and Mentoring Committee and on the
Colorado State University, B.S.M.E.
Mathematics minor, 1990
Tau Beta Pi
Technical Advisory Group for the firm's information technology infrastructure.
Admissions
Representative Transactions
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Oregon
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Washington
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U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal
Represented Planar Systems, Inc. in connection with its divestiture of intellectual
property assets relating to the CoolSign digital signage business, in two separate
transactions: the sale of a joint interest and exclusive rights in the field of
gaming to a leading gaming and entertainment technology company, and the
Circuit
subsequent sale of the remaining joint interest and exclusive license rights
outside the field of gaming to a second buyer in the digital signage and
advertising software business.
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Represented a privately held company in connection with an Ocean Tomo auction
of its patent portfolio in the course of winding down affairs of the company.
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Represented a private company in its $3 million acquisition of well-known brand
assets from a public company.
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U.S. District Court for the District of
Oregon
Kassim M. Ferris
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Represented a public company in a $3.5 million divestiture of certain patent assets and associated technology to a multinatio nal
public company.
Professional Honors and Activities
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Listed in Best Lawyers in America© (currently: Copyright Law, Patent Law), 2013-2016
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Selected as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" (Oregon) by Chambers USA (currently: Intellectual Property), 20092016
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AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated with Martindale-Hubbell®
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Member, Oregon Patent Law Association
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Member, Intellectual Property Owners Association, Patent Search Committee
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Member, American Intellectual Property Law Association
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Member, Optical Society of America - Columbia Section
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Member, Outdoor Industry Association
Presentations
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"Avoiding Patent Pitfalls: Protecting Your Company's Crown Jewels," Stoel Rives and Outdoor Industries Association "Outdoor
University" Webinar, Apr. 2013
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"America Invents Act – What You Need to Know Now," Stoel Rives, 2011
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"Patent Protection Pitfalls," Stoel Rives Intellectual Property Series, 2006
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"They Can't Do That! (Can They?) - What Every Business Should Know About Responding to IP Infringement Claims," Stoel Rives
Intellectual Property Series, 2004
Publications
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Law of Outdoor Industries, Chapter 4 – Patents (2011-2012)
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Editor, Business Law Practice, Part 5: Intellectual Property Considerations, Washington Lawyers Practice Manual, 2006-2008
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"Patent Numbers Reflect Oregon's R&D Vitality," Portland Business Journal, Sept. 15, 2006
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2005 Oregon Patent Report, July 2006
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"Oregon Patent Growth Skyrockets," Multnomah Lawyer, Oct. 2005
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2004 Oregon Patent Report, July 2005
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"Inventorship in U.S. Patent Applications," www.stoel.com, 2003
Civic Activities
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Member, Oregon State Bar Diversity Section, Employment & Advancement Subcommittee, 2009
Kassim M. Ferris
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Volunteer, Lewis & Clark Small Business Legal Clinic, 2006-2009
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Volunteer, Multnomah County Legal Aid, 1997-2009
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Member, Oregon State Bar Affirmative Action Committee, 1997-1999