Shannon M Jost

Shannon M Jost

Stokes Lawrence β€’ Seattle, WA
BusinessManufacturingPersonal InjuryReal Estate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 590-2870
Address
1420 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101-2393, US

Professional

About

Shannon is a seasoned intellectual property attorney whose practice blends trial and appellate litigation with intellectual property transactions. For nearly 20 years, Shannon has represented clients from a broad range of industries in high stakes trademark, copyright, trade secret, and patent litigation in federal district and appellate courts around the country. In addition to her litigation practice, Shannon advises clients on the acquisition, protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights; and drafts and negotiates a wide range of license, development, manufacturing, acquisition and operational agreements. Shannon has been recognized as a regional and national leader in her field by Best Lawyers in America, Washington Super Lawyers and Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. She is also a frequent speaker on topics related to intellectual property law and litigation.

About Business Law

Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.

Credentials

Education
N/A Columbia University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor N/A Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service BS - Bachelor of Science

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers 2024 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2023 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
Publications
2016 Stokes Law Briefs Defend Trade Secrets Act Expands Remedies for Protecting Rights, Comes With New Requirements for Employee Contracts 2007 Public Relations Society of America Basics of Intellectual Property and Marketing/Communications Law 2006 Washington State Bar Association, Section Newsletter Trademark Clearance, Use and Registration Considerations for Geographical Designations 2005 Washington State Bar Association, Section Newsletter Trademark Clearance, Use and Registration Considerations for Geographical Designations
Associations
2015 - Present Seattle Intellectual Property American Inn of Court Board Member International Trademark Association Member Washington State Bar Association Member Washington State Bar Association Intellectual Property Section Member Seattle Intellectual Property American Inn of Court Master
Speaking
2020 WSBA Annual Intellectual Property Institute Trademark Year in Review 2020 joint meeting hosted by the Seattle IP American Inn of Court and Washington State Patent Law Association Legality of Crawling and Scraping, and the Pending LinkedIn Matter 2018 American Intellectual Property Law Association Spring Meeting Depositions 2017 American Intellectual Property Law Association Annual Meeting Trademark Battles: Know the Law, Know the Rules, and Fight to Win 2016 IP Essentials for the Business Lawyer: Know Enough Not to be Dangerous When Is a Secret a Trade Secret?
Updated: Mar 08, 2026