Zach Coots
About Zach Coots
Zach Coots is an Associate Attorney at King & Spalding in Washington, D.C., specializing in patent law. He holds a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and has previous experience as a Judicial Law Clerk and Patent Examiner at the USPTO.
Work at King & Spalding
Zach Coots has been serving as an Associate Attorney at King & Spalding since 2021. His role involves providing legal counsel and representation, particularly in matters related to intellectual property and patent law. The firm is known for its commitment to client service and its expertise in various legal fields. Coots contributes to the firm's reputation through his background in patent law and his experience gained from previous positions.
Education and Expertise
Zach Coots holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree in Patent Law from The George Washington University Law School, where he studied from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he earned another J.D. with a focus on Intellectual Property Law from American University Washington College of Law from 2015 to 2016. His educational background is complemented by a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from Western Kentucky University, completed from 2010 to 2015.
Background
Before joining King & Spalding, Zach Coots gained valuable experience at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). He worked as a Judicial Law Clerk from 2018 to 2019 and as a Patent Examiner from 2020 to 2021. His earlier roles include a Law Clerk position at Wiley Rein LLP in 2018 and a Summer Law Clerk role at the U.S. International Trade Commission in 2017. He also has experience in customer service and engineering internships.
Professional Experience
Zach Coots has a diverse professional background that includes various legal and engineering roles. He worked as a Legal Intern at Unified Patents from 2016 to 2017 and as an Engineering Intern at Trace Die Cast from 2012 to 2014. His early work experience also includes a position in customer service at Papa John's from 2008 to 2010. This combination of legal and technical experience informs his current practice in patent law.