Trevor M. Gates

Trevor M. Gates is a legal professional who focuses on complex transactions across technology, sports, media, and entertainment sectors. His work includes drafting and negotiating agreements involving digital platforms, software, and emerging technologies. He supports clients in managing commercial relationships while ensuring that agreements reflect both legal precision and business goals.

Trevor earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Western Oregon University, graduating magna cum laude. He later completed his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2015. During his legal studies, he served as Managing Editor of the Oregon Law Review and earned recognition in national advocacy competitions.

Trevor handles a wide range of transactional matters for clients involved in sports, gaming, and media industries. His work includes preparing sponsorship, endorsement, licensing, and marketing agreements. He also assists with contracts related to stadium use, naming rights, and media distribution, helping clients structure deals that align with their commercial strategies.

Trevor also represents athletes, teams, leagues, brands, and public figures in negotiating agreements tied to sports and entertainment ventures. His experience includes advising on matters involving professional athletes from leagues such as the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, MLS, and Olympic organizations, ensuring their business interests are clearly protected.

Trevor M. Gates continues to build a practice centered on guiding clients through evolving legal landscapes in technology and entertainment, combining transactional insight with intellectual property knowledge to support long-term success. Trevor is a registered patent attorney who supports clients with intellectual property matters. He advises on patents, copyrights, and trademarks, as well as the development and commercialization of products and services. His work also extends to intellectual property considerations within mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, K&L Gates LLP
• Member, Washington State Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

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

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