Patrick Reed

Patrick Reed is a dedicated intellectual property attorney at Murray, Ziel, & Johnston, PLLC. With years of experience advising clients on both domestic and international IP matters, Patrick helps businesses protect and grow their intellectual property assets. His legal practice focuses on patent procurement, IP portfolio development, patent landscape analysis, and litigation support. Patrick serves a diverse client base, including startups and major corporations, and provides strategic guidance tailored to each client’s technology and business goals.

Patrick earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Physics from Gonzaga University. He then completed his J.D. at Gonzaga University School of Law, where he received the CALI Award in Patent Preparation and Prosecution.

Patrick’s career began as an engineer, giving him a practical foundation in technology before moving into intellectual property law. He has written and filed hundreds of patents in advanced technology sectors, including semiconductors, software, electronics, mobile telecommunications, alternative energy, and medical devices. His work spans electrical, mechanical, and industrial innovations. He is licensed to practice law in Washington and is admitted before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which enables him to represent clients nationwide in patent-related matters.

Patrick Reed delivers end-to-end intellectual property services, from U.S. patent prosecution to global trademark strategy and brand protection. With a strong background in both engineering and law, he speaks the language of technical teams and quickly gets to the heart of complex inventions. Whether you need targeted advice on a single patent or full-service management of a growing IP portfolio, he provides clear, strategic guidance to protect and grow your innovation. Combining hands-on technical experience with practical legal insight, Patrick is a trusted IP partner for companies looking to safeguard, monetize, and strategically leverage their intellectual property assets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Murray, Ziel, & Johnston, PLLC
• Member, Idaho State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Idaho

Education

• Gonzaga University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Gonzaga University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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