Intellectual Property

Through a combination of private practice and government experience, Olson Stein LLP has developed unique expertise in handling intellectual property matters. Our intellectual property litigation experience includes patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright matters. We also advise clients on intellectual property licensing matters.

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Through a combination of private practice and court experience, Olson Stein LLP has developed unique expertise in handling patent litigation matters. Our intellectual property experience also includes trade secret, trademark, and copyright litigation.

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Complex Commercial Litigation

Collectively, we have decades of experience handling complex litigation matters in federal courts across the country. We leverage that experience and our unique insights in several key districts to deliver strategic and efficient results to clients.

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Appeals

Through our combined private practice and government experience, we have gained significant expertise in drafting winning appellate briefs and presenting compelling oral arguments. Our appellate experience includes successfully litigating appeals before the Federal Circuit and Ninth Circuit.

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Patent Special Master/Technical Advisor

Due to the high-volume of patent matters Nancy handled while working for the Central District of California’s long-running Patent Program, lawyers and judges alike find it efficient to employ Nancy as a special master or technical advisor in complex patent cases in this district, one of the nation’s busiest patent venues.

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Unmatched Federal Litigation Expertise: Strategic Solutions for Complex Legal Challenges

With decades of combined experience, the firm’s founders bring unmatched expertise in federal litigation, particularly in intellectual property and complex commercial cases. They have a proven track record in high-stakes trials and appeals across federal courts, leveraging insights from both government and private practice. Their deep legal knowledge and hands-on experience in patent disputes make them formidable advocates.

Elite Federal Court Counselors

Founded by distinguished litigators Nancy Olson and David Stein, Olson Stein LLP represents plaintiffs and defendants in complex federal trial and appellate matters across the country.

Nancy Olson

David Stein

Founding Partner

Nancy Olson

Founding Partner

David Stein

Founding Partner

Areas of Primary Focus

Leveraging unique experience as federal practitioners in private practice and government positions to offer unparalleled strategic insight and efficient, creative solutions to help clients achieve optimal results.

Expertise

Intellectual Property

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Complex Litigation

We have decades of experience handling complex commercial litigation matters in federal courts across the country. We leverage that experience and our unique insight in several key districts to deliver strategic and efficient results in challenging cases.

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Appeals

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Special Master & Advisor

Due to the high-volume of patent matters Nancy handled while working for the Central District of California’s long-running Patent Program, lawyers and judges alike find it efficient to employ Nancy as a special master or technical advisor in patent and other types of complex cases in this district, one of the nation’s busiest patent venues.

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David has that rare combination of tenacity and judgment that makes him a truly gifted attorney. He is a fierce advocate, but also has the subtle skill of understanding his opponent’s case better than they do.

Olson Stein has delivered outstanding results for us. They didn’t just secure a favorable outcome, they took the time to understand our goals—both business and legal—and delivered solutions on both fronts.

If you have a must-win IP case, you need Nancy in your corner. She has encyclopedic knowledge of the law and leaves no factual stone unturned. Simply stated, she won’t let you down.

The attorneys at Olson Stein have an uncanny knack for understanding our business goals and objectives and crafting legal strategies to achieves them. They are strategic and efficient and have consistently helped us obtain exceptional results.

Whether a minor dispute or complex case with substantial exposure, Olson Stein delivers excellent service. Their experience as seasoned trial lawyers allows them to see the end game and work backwards to find opportunities for early disposition or resolution. If the case goes to trial, they have the skills and experience you need.

Nancy and David quickly built rapport with our executives and key employees and earned their trust. Instead of dreading the “lawyer calls,” our team was happy to work with them. This made my job easier and let us focus on navigating legal issues.

When we had a major brief due, Nancy and David sent a complete draft to me days before the deadline, and, although I am a heavy editor, I provided only minimal comments. Their outstanding written advocacy has earned them a place as go-to counsel for me.

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FEDERAL TRIAL AND APPEALS COUNSEL

Combining extensive experience with unique insight to help clients address complex litigation challenges

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FEDERAL TRIAL AND APPEALS COUNSEL

Combining extensive experience with unique insight to help clients address complex litigation challenges

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FIRM FOCUS

LEGAL

Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.