William Cheever "Will" Rava

Litigation - Intellectual Property

5.0 (1 reviews)

Seattle, Washington

11+ years experience

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

206-359-8000

https://perkinscoie.com/professionals/william-cheever-rava

1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900 Seattle WA US

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Bio

Cheever "Will" Rava brings dedication and expertise to Litigation - Intellectual Property law in Washington. Cheever "Will" Rava brings the benefit of 11 years to clients facing Litigation - Intellectual Property issues. William Cheever "Will" Rava provides vigorous representation combined with personalized client service. Licensed to practice in Washington, Cheever "Will" Rava continues to serve the community with integrity.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Intellectual Property

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Intellectual Property, Seattle (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Intellectual Property, Seattle (2018)
Recognized: Litigation - Intellectual Property
Leadership Tomorrow, Class of 2008
Community Legal Services Recognition for Legal Services to the Homeless from the King County Bar Association, May 2001
Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Rising Stars of Washington Law,” 2004 - 2006, 2008
Volunteer of the Year, Newcomers Resource Project of the King County Bar Association, October 2007
Listed in Washington Law & Politics, "Super Lawyers," 2011 - 2013
Recognized as an IP Star by Managing IP, 2013

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014

Education

Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1998
Harvard University, BA

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Reviews

Emily Davis

2 weeks ago

A brilliant strategist who protected our company's core technology

Our startup faced a high-stakes patent infringement claim that threatened our flagship product. Will Rava's guidance was nothing short of exceptional. He didn't just apply his deep knowledge of IP litigation; he became a true partner in our business defense. His 11 years of focused experience were evident in how he dissected the opposing counsel's arguments and built a compelling counter-narrative. The fact that he's been recognized as Lawyer of the Year in this field gave us immense confidence from the outset. Will and the team at Perkins Coie managed the complex discovery process with precision, and his strategic foresight led to a highly favorable settlement that preserved our intellectual property and market position. His professionalism is matched by a genuine dedication to his clients' success. For any complex IP dispute in Seattle, Will Rava is the first attorney I would recommend.