Jeffrey Armistead is an attorney emphasizing the practice areas of copyright, trademark and business law. Jeff provides thoughtful advice and solutions regarding the legal risks facing visual artists, designers, writers, musicians and other creative professionals. The law office, located in Portland, Oregon, has reasonable rates and is committed to accessible, responsive client service. For some projects, pro bono counsel is available.

Jeff started his law office with a desire to help artists and creative professionals navigate the often confusing and complicated areas of law that intersect with their work. Jeff’s own experience with the business of design enables him to understand issues unique to creative production and the marketplace. He began practicing law in 2001 at Cooley Godward Kronish LLP in Palo Alto, California, where he represented private and public companies in a variety of matters, including entity formations, licensing, financings, mergers and securities law. He also practiced in Washington, D.C. for the Office of General Counsel, United States Department of Agriculture, representing client agencies on business and trade matters in administrative hearings.

Jeff graduated from the University of California, Berkeley (B.A., History) and received his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law, with distinction. He is a member of the Oregon State Bar, OSB Business, Internet and Computer Law, and Intellectual Property Sections, and the Multnomah Bar Association.

For more on intellectual property, Internet law and other legal issues concerning artists and creative professionals, visit Jeff’s blog, Known in the Marts.