About Gary Michael
Gary Michael Myles is a distinguished patent attorney specializing in biotechnology and life sciences, operating from his office in Issaquah, Washington. He has been licensed to practice law in Washington since 1999, bringing over two decades of experience to his clients. His firm, Myles Intellectual Property Law, focuses on patent strategy and prosecution, catering to clients in the biotechnology, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and medical device sectors. This specialization allows him to handle the requirements of intellectual property law effectively. Dr. Myles earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law in 1999. His academic background is robust; he completed a Ph.D.
in Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1990. Prior to that, he obtained a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1981. This combination of legal and scientific expertise positions him uniquely in the field of patent law. As a result, the attorney can understand the intricate details of his clients' innovations. Before founding Myles Intellectual Property Law, Dr. Myles accumulated experience in intellectual property law.
He served as a patent attorney at Corixa Corporation from 2001 to 2002, where he managed a significant portion of the company’s U.S. and foreign patent portfolio. His prior roles include working as an associate attorney at Seed Intellectual Property Law Group PLLC and serving as a technical advisor at Townsend & Townsend & Crew LLP. These positions allowed him to refine his skills in patent prosecution and strategy, further enhancing his capabilities as a legal practitioner. In addition to his practice, Dr. Myles is dedicated to legal education. Since 2004, he has been an adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law, where he teaches courses on biotechnology and the law.
His commitment to education extends to the University of Washington School of Law, where he has served as an adjunct professor and Law, Technology & Arts Fellow since 2002. In these roles, he teaches advanced patent law and provides mentorship to aspiring attorneys, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience. Dr. Myles is an active member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Washington State Patent Law Association. His contributions to the field have been recognized; he was named a Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine in both 2010 and 2011. Fluent in English and possessing a working knowledge of Spanish, Dr. Myles is well-equipped to serve a diverse range of clients, further solidifying his reputation as a leading patent attorney in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors.
