Elijah Hartman

Elijah Hartman is an attorney at Harris Sliwoski LLP in Seattle, Washington, whose practice includes intellectual property, corporate law, litigation, cannabis law, and media and entertainment matters. Hartman advises startups, technology companies, entertainment professionals, cannabis businesses, and other clients on protecting creative and commercial assets, structuring business relationships, and resolving disputes. His intellectual property work includes trademark and copyright registration, licensing agreements, brand protection, and enforcement matters.

Hartman earned an LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Policy from the University of Washington School of Law, a J.D. from Widener University School of Law, and a B.A. from the University at Albany. His legal education supports a practice that combines intellectual property protection with corporate counseling and litigation. This background helps him evaluate how ownership rights, contracts, licensing terms, regulatory concerns, and business objectives interact in growing and established companies.

Hartman has handled significant business and intellectual property matters involving ownership disputes, trademark infringement, contracts, real estate, and entertainment transactions. His representative work includes prevailing in partnership and company ownership litigation, enforcing and defending trademark rights, defending a software company against multimillion-dollar contract claims, and assisting with the sale of radio stations and related intellectual property. He also represented a screenwriter in a licensing transaction that led to production and distribution by Netflix.

Elijah Hartman is admitted to the Washington State Bar and practices before the federal district courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington. His professional background also includes pro bono service through the Dauphin County Bar Association and Election Protection. Hartman brings a practical approach to disputes and transactions, helping clients protect brands and creative assets, structure commercial relationships, address ownership conflicts, and make legal decisions that support long-term business goals.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Harris Sliwoski LLP
• Member, Washington State Bar
• Member, Washington State Bar Association, Business Law Section
• Member, Washington State Bar Association, Civil Rights Law Section
• Member, Washington State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section
• Member, Washington State Bar Association, Liquor, Cannabis, and Psychedelics Law Section

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• University of Washington School of Law
  LL.M
• Widener University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Albany
  Bachelor of Arts

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