Zachary Al-Tabbaa is a registered patent attorney who brings a multidisciplinary skill set to his practice at Hall Estill, where he advises clients across a wide range of intellectual property and complex litigation matters. Drawing on a background in microbiology and years of hands-on legal experience, Zach helps clients protect, enforce, and strategically grow their IP portfolios.
Zach represents innovators and businesses in the prosecution of U.S. patent and trademark applications across diverse industries, including life sciences, medical devices, and software technologies. He also leads the negotiation of IP-driven transactions and commercial agreements, such as licenses, NDAs, and supply and service contracts, tailored to each client’s unique needs.
In addition to his transactional practice, Zach has significant experience in intellectual property litigation, commercial disputes, and complex civil cases in state and federal court. He has represented clients before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) and in high-stakes litigation involving copyright, trade secrets, and other business-related claims.
Before joining Hall Estill, Zach worked at several boutique IP firms and served as a legal intern at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), where he gained firsthand insight into the inner workings of patent prosecution and administrative review.
Zach is actively involved in the legal community through his leadership in the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, where he currently serves as Secretary. He was honored with the 2024 Outstanding New Hispanic Lawyer Award in recognition of his service and advocacy.
Education & Admissions
Education
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University of Denver Sturm College of Law (J.D., 2019)
- Intellectual Property Law Certificate
- University of Texas at El Paso (B.S. in Microbiology)
Admissions
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Colorado
- District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- Registered Patent Attorney licensed to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Experience
- 2023-Present Hall Estill
- 2022-2023 Neugeboren O'Dowd
- 2021-2022 Sinorica, LLC
- 2019-2020 Godfrey Johnson, P.C.
Honors & Awards
- Named the 2024 Outstanding New Hispanic Lawyer by the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association. The award is presented to an outstanding Hispanic attorney, in practice for seven years or less, who has demonstrated a strong commitment to the Hispanic community and the principles of the legal profession.
Community & Professional Involvement
- Secretary and Executive Committee Member, Colorado Hispanic Bar Association
- Member, Colorado Intellectual Property Inn of Court
- Member, Video Game Bar Association
- Member, Board of Directors, Laradon