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Kevin L. Russell, IP Attorney in Portland, Oregon

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Kevin L. Russell is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Chernoff Vilhauer LLP.

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  • Handles IP matters from Portland, OREGON.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law, Portland (OR) (2024).

About Kevin L. Russell: Kevin L. Russell is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Chernoff Vilhauer LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kevin takes on

Kevin concentrates on ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kevin handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

IP cases in Portland, Oregon

Kevin takes ip matters in Portland, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kevin agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kevin L. Russell — ip lawyer in Portland

Kevin L. Russell is an attorney based in Portland, OREGON. The practice focuses on IP. Currently practicing at Chernoff Vilhauer LLP.

Approximately 50% of Kevin's Intellectual Property Law practice is devoted to preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the area of computers related to hardware, software and image processing; the remainder of his practice is devoted to client counseling, licensing, litigation and related matters. His focus includes patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.

His representative clients include Planar Systems, LLC, Sharp Laboratories of America, Inc., Kam Industries, Exit Exchange, and Pacifica, Inc.

From 1994 to 1996 Kevin served on the Oregon State Bar Executive Committee, Patent and Trademark Section. He is a member of the Multnomah Bar Association, Oregon Patent Law Association, Computer Law Association, American Bar Association, and the Federal Circuit Bar Association. He is the author for Federal Circuit Patent Case Digest.

Working with Kevin on a ip matter

Approximately 50% of Kevin's Intellectual Property Law practice is devoted to preparing and prosecuting patent applications in the area of computers related to hardware, software and image processing; the remainder of his practice is devoted to client counseling , licensing , litigation and related matters. His focus includes patents , trademarks , copyrights and trade secrets . His…

Who Kevin represents

Kevin reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip matters in Portland and the surrounding Oregon area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Willamette University

    J.D. · 1993

Jurisdictions

Kevin's state bar admissions

  • Oregon, Oregon State

    ACTIVE

Kevin studied at J.D. in Willamette University.

Law school and academic background

Kevin completed J.D. in Willamette University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kevin runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Kevin has received 15 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law, Portland (OR)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law, Portland (OR)

    2022

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Electronics

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — False Advertising

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Patent

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law, Portland (OR) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Patent Law, Portland (OR) (2022). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Advertising Law (2026).

Locations

Kevin L. Russell's office in Portland

Kevin's primary office is at 111 Southwest Columbia Street, Suite 725, Portland, Oregon, 97201. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Chernoff Vilhauer LLP

111 Southwest Columbia Street, Suite 725

Portland, Oregon 97201

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kevin L. Russell — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kevin usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kevin charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kevin will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a ip attorney in Portland, Oregon

A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kevin

Kevin discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kevin confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kevin's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kevin L. Russell

  • How much does it cost to hire Kevin for a ip case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kevin walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kevin offer a free consultation?

    Kevin charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kevin's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Kevin's current terms during booking.

  • How long do ip cases in Oregon typically take?

    Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kevin gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kevin take my case if I'm outside Portland?

    Kevin is licensed in Oregon. Matters governed by Oregon law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kevin will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kevin?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kevin will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kevin accepting new ip clients right now?

    Kevin's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

IP attorneys serving Portland, Salem and Eugene in Oregon

Kevin handles ip matters throughout Oregon. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified ip attorneys in that community.

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