Atty. Sam Christopher Olive III

Atty. Sam Christopher Olive III

Sam Christopher Olive III is a lawyer practicing business/commercial, business, contracts and 3 other areas of law. Sam received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Sam Christopher Olive III at a glance

Sam Christopher Olive III is an Intellectual Ventures based in San Francisco, California. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, and ip. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2005), District of Columbia (2006), and Washington registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2017). Educated at William & Mary Law School (J.D., 2005) and University of Notre Dame (B.S. Computer, 2002). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sam Christopher Olive III is a lawyer practicing business/commercial, business, contracts and 3 other areas of law
  • Sam received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2002, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Sam practices in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sam Christopher Olive III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sam Christopher Olive III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

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

Sam Christopher Olive III is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sam Christopher Olive III

Where is Sam Christopher Olive III's law office located?
Sam Christopher Olive III's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sam Christopher Olive III handle?
Sam Christopher Olive III focuses on contracts, trademark, copyright, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sam Christopher Olive III practiced law?
Sam Christopher Olive III has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Sam Christopher Olive III go to law school?
Sam Christopher Olive III earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Computer, 2002).
How can I contact Sam Christopher Olive III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William & Mary Law School
- 2005
B.S. Computer
University of Notre Dame
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2005
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
Washington registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2017

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