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Andrew Oliver is a member of the California and New York bars and registered to practice before the U.S. patent office. Andrew represents large and small companies and individuals in litigation, arbitration, transactions, due diligence, prosecution, and counseling related to patents and a variety of intellectual property matters (for example, trademark and Lanham Act, trade secret, copyright, cybersquatting and domain disputes, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), online defamation, unfair competition, non-compete disputes, and related contractual matters).
He represents clients in many of the key patent litigation venues, including the Federal Circuit; District Courts in California, Delaware, Illinois, New York and Texas; and the International Trade Commission. Andrew's practice spans a variety of industries, including Internet and networking infrastructure, computer systems, operating systems and software, consumer electronics, computer hardware, digital and analog semiconductor circuitry, semiconductor processing equipment and chemistry and medical devices.
Each year from 2010 through 2014, Mr. Oliver was recognized by his peers and selected by SuperLawyers magazine as a Rising Star in Intellectual Property Litigation.
In 2015 and 2016, Andrew was selected as a Super Lawyer in Intellectual Property Litigation by SuperLawyers magazine.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Andrew gained valuable technical and business experience as a software engineer/designer and consultant.
Please note that any testimonials or endorsements appearing in this profile or in relation to this profile do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. This disclaimer is provided so that I can remain in compliance with California Rule of Professional Conduct 1-400, which is part of the ethic rules that govern California attorneys.
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26 years | 50 cases
26 years
26 years | 15 cases
26 years | 50 cases
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Acquired: 2003
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Acquired: 2001
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160 W. Santa Clara St., Suite 975, San Jose, CA, 95113
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Posted by Adi | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Highly Skilled, Hardworking and Very honest lawyer
I worked with Andrew on a case for a good 18 months. After working with him for extended period of time, I have a very clear idea about Andrew and here is a summary of what I found: 1) Extremely strong lawyer: his work including is simply unbelievable; to say the least. He is very knowledgably about...
Posted by Spencer | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Patent Infringement
Great Patent Litigation Attorney
When I was in house as head of the legal department, Andrew defended a multi-party patent litigation and got a defense judgment in our favor and an award of attorney’s fees. The award was upheld on appeal. While the plaintiff claimed not to be able to pay the award of attorneys’ fees, Andrew’s pers...
Posted by Tae Bum | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Patent Infringement
Strong legal and technical skills that resulted in excellent work.
My company, a Fortune 200 biotech company, hired Andrew not only for his specialized expertise in both patent litigation and patent procurement, but also for his advanced technical knowledge. After retaining him, Andrew quickly and thoroughly grasped our complex technology that combined life sciences...
Posted by Shane | June 07, 2016 | Intellectual Property
Excellent intellectual property litigator
I worked with Andrew on patent litigation defending several large well-known companies. I found Andrew’s work to be efficient and effective. Plus, he is a pleasure to work with. Now, I am in-house intellectual property counsel. I have recommended that we hire Andrew for at least one litigation ma...
"Andrew and I worked at the same firm on patent litigation for a number years. Andrew is a highly skilled patent lawyer and a consummate professional. I remember him coming up with novel legal theories and strategies that most lawyers would miss. He also has an approachable personality that makes him easy to work with. I endorse Andrew and would be glad to recommend him to individuals and companies looking for a patent attorney."
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2015
Super Lawyer 2015 - Intellectual Property, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Northern California Rising Stars 2014, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Sapphire Award for pro bono services, Out of Egypt Network
2013
Northern California Rising Stars 2013, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Northern California Rising Stars 2012, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Northern California Rising Stars 2011, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Northern California Rising Stars 2010, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012 - Present
Partner, Amin, Turocy & Watson LLP
2008 - 2012
Special Counsel, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP (through merger with Townsend & Townsend & Crew LLP)
2000 - 2008
Associate, Ropes & Gray LLP (through merger with Fish & Neave LLP)
1999 - 1999
Summer Associate, Fish & Neave LLP
1996 - 1999
Software Engineer then Consultant, Hughes Missile Systems Company
2016 - 2018
San Francisco Bay Area Intellectual Property American Inn of CourtPresident
2014 - 2016
San Francisco Bay Area Intellectual Property American Inn of CourtVice President
2012 - 2014
San Francisco Bay Area Intellectual Property American Inn of CourtTreasurer
settled favorably
settled favorably
settled
achieved stay of litigation and discouraged additional litigation
pending
settled favorably
settled favorably
settled favorably
achieved stay of litigation
judgment of noninfringement after trial
dismissed by plaintiff
stayed
settled favorably
Complaint dismissed after favorable settlement
Permanent Injunction against future infringement
resolved favorably
Summary judgment of patent invalidity
summary judgment of noninfringement
Summary judgment of noninfringement and award of attorneys' fees
2000
Juris Doctor
1996
Bachelor of Science
2016
2016
Intellectual Property Year in Review
2015
Current Issues of Import for Intellectual Property Practitioners
2014
The Year in Review and in Preview: Key Intellectual Property Rulings and Expected Decisions
2011
Unringing the Bell: Golan v. Holder and the Privatization of the Public Domain (subject: copyright)
2010
"The Best Defense is a Joint Defense - or is it" - presenter and panelist regarding best practices related to joint defense agreements
2010
2010
False Patent Marking after Forest Group v. Bon Tool: state of the law, marking tips, and litigation strategies
2008
Vanquishing the Patent Troll
2011
2011
2010
English
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