Charlie Hagadorn is a partner in the Seattle office of FisherBroyles, LLP, and a member of the firm’s Patent Practice Group. He focuses his practice on U.S. and international patent prosecution, portfolio strategy, and IP due diligence for clients ranging from early-stage companies to established corporations. Charlie routinely counsels clients on patent portfolio development, competitive landscape analysis, freedom-to-operate, and patent validity and infringement.

Charlie brings significant experience in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications across a wide range of mechanical and electrical technologies, with particular expertise in medical devices, including robotic surgical systems as well as orthodontics.  Charlie also has expertise in 3D modeling and scanning, energy systems, MEMS, electromechanical systems, mechatronics, and a wide range of consumer products. Patents he has obtained for his clients have withstood validity challenges both before the USPTO and in federal district court litigation, reflecting the strength of his prosecution and strategic approach.

In addition to his prosecution and counseling practice, Mr. Hagadorn has experience in patent litigation involving complex mechanical, electrical, and software technologies. He also supports clients in IP-related aspects of transactions, including investor due diligence and financing.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Hagadorn held engineering roles at Weyerhaeuser and The Boeing Company. At Weyerhaeuser, he conducted research on regenerated cellulose fibers and worked as a process engineer on power plant systems. At Boeing, he served as a hydraulic systems engineer on the 787 program, focusing on system analysis, simulation, and testing.

Outside of his legal practice, Charlie has served for two years as President of his children’s PTSA and has coached their youth soccer team. He enjoys astronomy, the outdoors, and operating amateur radio in which he holds an Expert Class license from the FCC. Charlie is an enthusiastic traveler who has presented at travel conferences and contributed to travel-focused podcasts.