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Karen Dana Oster

Overview

Practice Areas

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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

About Me

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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

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Professional Service - Patent Applications”

Posted by: Ralf, 2009-10-07 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: The professional service provided by Karen Dana Oster has been beyond my expectations. I have worked with other law firms in the past but have not... more
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5 star rating

“Assisted me with the patent process for a new product that I had invented”

Posted by: a Patent Application client, 2009-04-27 almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: I found Karen through an inventor's group on LinkedIn network. After our initial conversation, I was very impressed with her knowledge of the patent... 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), Almost 2 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 (WA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1991 11/03/2009
Oregon Active 1995 11/05/2009

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

Reputation Level 8
Answers: 20 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
9 Answers marked as good
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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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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