Mauricio Uribe is the Chair of the Data Privacy and Data Protection practice group and the former Chair of the Software/IT and Electrical practice groups at Knobbe Martens. Mauricio also leads the Open-Source Software/Hardware and Artificial Intelligence initiatives at Knobbe Martens.
Mauricio has extensive experience in comprehensive client counseling in all aspects of intellectual property law. Mauricio is well versed in patent prosecution matters and portfolio development, especially with regard to software, electrical, telecommunication and mechanical technologies. He has represented a wide variety of clients before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for more than 25 years. Mauricio frequently counsels clients with regard to trade secret protection and enforcement matters, including enforcement of trade secret under state and Federal trade secret laws.
Technical Applications
Mauricio has detailed experience working with clients in a number of specific industries and technologies. He has worked closely with software and network infrastructure companies and is well versed in technologies, such as virtualization, network communications, content distribution and streaming, machine learning, distributed ledger and the like. He has also worked extensively with automotive, recreational vehicle and marine companies on mechanical, electro-mechanical and software technologies and associated manufacturing processes, such as HVAC, interior components, wiring and data buses, inertial control systems, machine vision, autonomous operation and associated data services. He has also worked with a number of medical device companies on technologies such as respiratory monitoring, cardiological monitoring, diagnostic and electrical therapy, and associated data support services.
Mauricio is an active learner of emerging technologies and associated intellectual property strategies, including, for example, artificial intelligence/machine learning (including generative AI), distributed ledger technology (Blockchain), Web 3.0 (decentralized identity management), non-fungible tokens (NFT), machine vision, autonomous driving, Internet of Things (IoT), virtualization, radio communication interfaces, etc. Mauricio is a thought leader and frequent lecturer/author in various intellectual property topics including patent subject matter eligibility (Section 101), interpretation as means plus function (Section 112), and other topics. Mauricio is also a frequent lecturer and author on intellectual property topics related to emerging technologies including trade secret protection, copyright registration and licensing.
Licensing Experience
Mauricio has engaged in numerous licensing strategy and license negotiations for various clients. He has extensive experience representing clients with regard to standard essential patent licensing matters and is well versed in case law and licensing models throughout the world. Mauricio has helped clients set up licensing programs, identify and cultivate essential patent assets, develop responses to licensing offers and develop holistic licensing programs. Mauricio is also a frequent lecturer on licensing topics including data privacy and protection, standards essential patents licensing programs, non-disclosure agreements, employment agreements, open-source software, patent valuation methodologies, etc.
Leveraging his seconded experiences and technical background, Mauricio is well-versed in open-source software and open-source hardware legal and business issues. Mauricio is very familiar with open source licensing models, including identification and compliance with licensing terms. He frequently advises clients with regard to open-source licensing issues. He also lectures on open-source software issues.
Seconded Experiences
Mauricio’s business focused approach to client representation leverages more than 8 years of experience as a seconded attorney. He has served as seconded in-house counsel for Microsoft Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, T-Mobile and Amazon. Mauricio’s in-house, second experience exemplifies his understanding of business and legal issues facing international companies, how to engage with executive leadership teams, and best practices for engaging with outside counsel.
Due Diligence, PTAB Experiences and Litigation
Mauricio also provides counsel on patentability, due diligence, and comprehensive intellectual property programs including litigation and complex, global patent and technology licensing. He has decades of experience working with clients with regard to infringement analysis and risk mitigation matters and developing business-focused defensive strategies. Mauricio has worked with clients in various software and electrical related technologies with regard to developing and executing strategies for Patent Office litigation before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), focusing on inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) strategies and filings. Mauricio is a lecturer and author on legal opinions and damages, intellectual property due diligence, etc. Mauricio has also worked in support of a number of litigation/enforcement matters in Federal district courts, the International Trade Commission, and other international enforcement matters.
University of Kansas School of Law, J.D.
University of Missouri – Columbia, B.S., Computer Engineering, cum laude
University of Missouri – Columbia, B.S., Electrical Engineering
State Bar of Kansas
State Bar of Missouri
State Bar of Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. District Court – District of Kansas
U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Washington
U.S. District Court – Western District of Missouri
U.S. District Court – Western District of Washington
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Advertising, Media & Entertainment
Athletes
Digital Distribution
Mobile Applications
Music
Musical Instruments & Accessories
Online Games
Social Media
Theater
Video Games & Interactive Entertainment
Chemical, Industrial & Materials
Electrical
HVAC & Passive Ventilation
Semiconductors
Communications Technology
Cellular Networking & Communications
Fiber Optic Networks
Internet Telephony
Low-Power Networks
Radio
Television
Videoconferencing
Wireless Local Area Networks
Consumer Products & Services
Aesthetics & Personal Care Products
Sporting Goods & Recreation
Electrical, Semiconductor & Computer Technology
Electronics & Semiconductors
Healthcare Information Technology
Software & IT
Fashion & Beauty
Footwear
Financial Services & Business Methods
Blockchain & Smart Contracts
Cloud Computing
Cryptocurrency & Encryption
Data Privacy
Dispute Resolution
Licensing & Indemnification
Open Source
Medical Devices & Procedures
Medical Informatics & Software Systems
Pacemakers & Electrical Stimulation Devices
Robotics
Sleep Apnea
Transportation & Vehicles
Air Conditioning / Heating Systems
Auto Care
Automotive Transportation & Powersports
Batteries
Brake Systems
Diagnostic Equipment
Electronics (Audio / Video, Communication, Navigation, Security)
Elevators
Fleet Management
Motorcycles
Personal Motorized Recreation Vehicles (ATVs, Snow Vehicles, Personal Watercraft)
Suspension Components
Transportation Equipment
Antitrust & Competition
Audits
Brand Portfolio Management
Copyright
Covered Business Method (CBM)
Design Patents
Due Diligence
Global Portfolio Management
Inter Partes Review (IPR)
IP Strategy
IP Transactions, Agreements & Venture Capital
Litigation
Opinions & Counseling
Patent Strategy & Prosecution
Patent Trial & Appeal Board (PTAB) Trials (Post Grant)
Patentability
Post-Grant Review (PGR)
Registration
Trade Secret
Trade Secret & Employee Mobility Litigation
Trade Secret & Employee Mobility Litigation
Trade Secret Protection Advice & Counseling
Trademark & Brand Protection
Trademark Enforcement
Transactions
U.S. Patent Prosecution
Mr. Uribe has received multiple awards and has been honored in both national and international forums for his legal accomplishments:
- Recognized in the “Best Lawyers 2025 Guide” for Information Technology Law, Patent Law, and Technology Law in Best Lawyers in America (2024)
- Recognized for outstanding work in patent law in the 2024 edition of the Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) “Patent 1000 Guide” for Prosecution and Transaction (2024)
- Named in Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine’s “Global Leaders” guide (2022-2023)
- Named to IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists, which “identifies the individuals who are leading the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios” (2023-2024)
- Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® (2014 – 2023). In the 2018, 2019 and 2023 – 2024 editions, he was recognized for his work in Patent Law, Information Technology Law, and Technology Law. He was also named Seattle’s “Lawyer of the Year” for his work in Information Technology Law (2020, 2022, and 2024) and Patent Law (2020 and 2022)
- Named one of the “World’s Leading Patent Professionals” in the Patent 1000 guide for Transactions and Prosecution by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine (2012 – 2023). The 2021 guide stated, “Uribe complements his pure-play prosecution skills with a deft licensing touch.” The 2022 guide recognized him as “a standard essential patents and licensing expert who plays an important role for his clients as an IP protector, negotiator and counselor.” The 2023 guide described Mauricio as someone who “has a deep knowledge of patent law and can easily translate technical information into lay terms. He is very creative, and thinks outside the box and strategically about both the immediate and the long-term goals of his clients. Mauricio is great to work with and gives his clients his full attention, whether they are small or large companies.”
- Named a Washington “Super Lawyer” (2018 – 2019) for his work in intellectual property law by Super Lawyers magazine
- Named as one of Washington’s “Rising Stars” in intellectual property litigation in Super Lawyers magazine (2012 and 2013)
- Named as Washington Law & Politics Rising Star (2004 ‑ 2008)
- Intellectual Property Owners Association, National Meeting Speaker, 2006
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Board of Directors, MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest, Inc.
King County Bar Association
Washington State Patent Lawyers Association
