Atty. James Thomas Olesen

Atty. James Thomas Olesen

James Thomas Olesen is a lawyer practicing patents, chemical intellectual property, intellectual property litigation and 4 other areas of law. James received a Ph.D. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1990, and has been licensed for 24 years.

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About James Thomas Olesen at a glance

James Thomas Olesen is a patent and ip attorney based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2002). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 2002) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Ph.D. Biology, 1990). Serands clients in Cambridge, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Thomas Olesen is a lawyer practicing patents, chemical intellectual property, intellectual property litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a Ph.D. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1990, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • James practices in Cambridge, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James Thomas Olesen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Thomas Olesen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cambridge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James Thomas Olesen's law office located?
James Thomas Olesen's law practice is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Thomas Olesen handle?
James Thomas Olesen focuses on patent, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Thomas Olesen practiced law?
James Thomas Olesen has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did James Thomas Olesen go to law school?
James Thomas Olesen earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (Ph.D. Biology, 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 2002
Ph.D. Biology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2002

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