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Posted by Steve | October 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Three years after my initial patent application I learned it had issues. When I started working with Jonathan he studied my machine-teaching IoT innovations carefully. I selected a great legal strategy from options he presented, he provided a painstaking rewrite, and this year I got my patent. Not...
Posted by Antonio | October 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Olson captó de inmediato los complejos conceptos de mi patente aunque estos versan sobre un campo tan técnico y avanzado como lo es el de la tecnología criptográfica. Mi redacción original de la patente no se ajustaba perfectamente a la normativa de USA, pero él la adaptó y afinó magistralmente....
Posted by Kent D. Ellis | October 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I have worked with many patent attorneys and a variety of firms: Perkins/Coie and Seed IP. In my experience Jonathan has been the best, most intellectual and complete. Personally I feel our business and our investors money has been very well served by his effort and output. One of the best decisions ...
Posted by Martin | October 16, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
I have worked closely with Jonathan on patent matters. Jonathan is thorough and brings a deep technical understanding to complex topics including blockchain, software, and mechanical assemblies. In each case, Jonathan thoroughly documents the client's material and carefully crafts claims. He obtains ...
Posted by Marlyse | October 16, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
I have a product idea that I might want to patent. Jonathan came highly recommended so I called him, and I’m really happy I did. I was pleasantly surprised how thorough and candid he was in his explanation of my options, the risks, and possible benefits of patenting. He was very genuine and did ...
"Jonathan taught me much of what I know about patenting hardware and software during our time working together at Intellectual Ventures. He is creative, dedicated, and reliable, not to mention a pleasure to work with. I recommend him unreservedly."
"If you need someone to draft claims for your patent application, contact Jonathan. This guy is an expert!"
"Jonathan is clever and extremely effective as an IP attorney. He takes great care of clients and I gladly endorse him."
"I endorse Jonathan, he has a keen combination of intellect and integrity, the profession needs more people like Jonathan. He understands markets and motivations, in a very creative way that operates to the benefits of those that interact with him. With Jonathan, you are getting more than just an experienced attorney, you are getting an experienced, well-rounded human."
"I have found Mr. Olson to be an great advocate for his clients, working diligently to offer practical advice for their business. He has the needed technical expertise and patent experience to achieve the best results. I gladly endorse Mr. Olson."
"Over the last four years that I've worked with Jonathan, I've witnessed his extraordinary care and diligence for his clients. Jonathan is a tireless advocate!"
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Man of the Year Nominee, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
1998
Cum Laude, University of Minnesota Law School
1983
Presidential Scholarship, U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
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2015 - Present
Patent Attorney, Aeon Law (Formerly Axios Law)
2013 - 2015
Patent Attorney, Olson Legal LLC
2004 - 2013
Patent Attorney, Intellectual Ventures
1999 - 2002
Intellectual Property Attorney, Seagate Technology
1998 - 1999
Associate Patent Attorney, Greenlee, Winner and Sullivan, PC
1997 - 1998
Patent Clerk, Honeywell
1997 - 1997
Judicial Extern, Hon. David S. Doty, U.S. District Judge, District of Minnesota
1988 - 1996
Engineer, VTC Inc.
2014 - Present
Be The MatchBone Marrow Registration Drive Champion
2017 - 2017
MIT Enterprise ForumCommittee Member
2001 - 2002
Toastmasters InternationalChapter President and Founder
1998 - 1999
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
Valuable design patent granted in 2019.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2019.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2019.
Valuable design patent granted in 2019.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2019.
Valuable design patent granted in 2019.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2019.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2019.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2019.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2018.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2018.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2018.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2018.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2018.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2018.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2018.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2017.
Multiple valuable utility patents granted starting in 2015.
Multiple valuable utility patents granted starting in 2012.
Multiple valuable utility patents granted in 2012.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2005.
Valuable utility patent granted in 2003.
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
BS - Bachelor of Science
2019
2017
Trade Secret Developments
2017
2016
Trade Secret Fundamentals Panel
2013
CLS Bank Caselaw Review
2012
How Do We Properly Review Attorney Behaviour?
2011
Developments in the Patent Prosecution Highway
2007
Nuijten Caselaw Review
1998
Overview of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act
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