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Karen Dana Oster

Karen Dana Oster

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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2 endorsements

Overview

Practice Areas

  • 80% Patent Application
    16 years, 300 cases (7 examples)
  • 20% Patent Infringement
    16 years, 25 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

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

Payment types

Cash, Check

Contact Information

  • Address registered with state bar
    PMB 506
    16869 SW 65th Ave
    Lake Oswego, OR 97035
    Office: 503-810-●●●● - show
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Languages

  • English

About Me

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About me: With over fifteen 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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5 star rating

“Professional Service - Patent Applications”

Posted by: Ralf, 2009-10-07 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

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

Posted by: mfinley, 2009-04-27 7 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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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Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


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), About 1 month ago
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Résumé

Licenses

  • 18 years since Karen Dana Oster was first licensed to practice law in CA.
  • 15 years since Karen Dana Oster was first licensed to practice law in OR.

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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
Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 1992–present
Member Oregon State Bar Intellectual Property Section 1994–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: I'm considering filing a patent for a software I'...
Karen's answer: What a patent "covers" is determined by the "claims" of the patent. These are the numbered "... more
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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

Cases

Title:
Modular active test probe and removable tip module therefor
Practice Area:
Patent Application
Outcome:
Issued Patent
Description:
U.S. Patent No. 7,432,698: A modular active test probe and removable tip module therefor. Within the scope of the invention, there is a probe tip...

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Altenatives for Patent Protection GameStorm 2009
Developments in Patent Law Portland Womens Legal - CLE Presentation 2009
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