Karen Dana Oster

Karen Dana Oster

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($250/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

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With approximately twenty years of experience in patent prosecution (the process of getting a patent application), I take pride in being able to offer creative... more

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Client Reviews

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“Karen was very professional in helping me understand patent law”

Posted by: Greg, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Karen was kind enough to take the time to help me understand how patent law affected my business. She was professional and courteous and I would... more
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“I recommend Karen any chance I can!”

Posted by: Angela K., about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Karen is a wonderful attorney that I recommend any chance I can. I have worked with her several times and throughout our work together she was very... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Maad Abu-Ghazalah

I own a small business designing software for patent attorneys (as well as being a patent attorney myself) and I frequently use Karen as a reference... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Maad Abu-Ghazalah , Pacifica (CA), About 3 years ago
Mark Christopher Farrell

Karen Oster gives good business advice. She knows how to assess a client's needs, whether the client is an individual person or a large corporation.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Farrell , Spokane Valley (WA), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since Karen Dana Oster was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1991 03/18/2013
Oregon Active 1995 05/20/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Patent Attorney at Law Office of Karen Dana Oster, LLC 2002–present
Patent Attorney at Miller Nash LLP 1999–2001
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
California State University, Long Beach Computer Engineering BS - Bachelor of Science 1992
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University Law JD - Juris Doctor 1990
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Executive Committee Oregon Patent Law Association 2009–present
Member National Association of Patent Practitioners 2007–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 21 Legal Answers
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7 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
5 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
“Patents and E-Commerce” Oregon State Bar Computer and Internet Law Section e-Commerce Deskbook 2009
Federal Circuit Patent Case Digests Federal Circuit Patent Case Digests published by West Group 2001

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Patentability and Infringement: A Practical Guide for Understanding the Basics IEEE-USA webinar 2010
Developments in Patent Law Portland Womens Legal - CLE Presentation 2009
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