Atty. Scott M. Oldham
Scott M. Oldham focuses his practice on all areas of intellectual property, including the procurement and enforcement of patent rights in technologies including biomedical, polymers, sensors, thermoelectric, energy components, electrical, electro-mechanical and mechanical arts as well as information technology, software and business methods.
Intellectual Property & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH · 35+ Years Experience
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About Scott M. Oldham at a Glance
Scott M. Oldham is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Cir (1991). Educated at University of Akron School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Colorado School of Mines (B.S. Geophysical, 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Bar Association Ohio Bar Association Akron Bar Association Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association. Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott M. Oldham
- Scott M. Oldham focuses his practice on all areas of intellectual property, including the procurement and enforcement of patent rights in technologies including biomedical, polymers, sensors, thermoelectric, energy components, electrical, electro-mechanical and mechanical arts as well as information technology, software and business methods
- He has experience in the evaluation of patent-related issues and rendering of legal opinions relating to patentability, infringement, validity, right-to-use and clearance issues
- Scott participates in the prosecution and defense of a wide range of intellectual property matters including patent, trademark and copyright infringements, and misappropriation of trade secrets
- He prepares and procures trademark applications worldwide and oversees trademark cancellation proceedings
- Scott evaluates and protects trade secret information and development of trade-secret protection programs
- His practice includes defense and enforcement relating to trade-secret misappropriation
- He also procures copyright registrations in the United States and abroad and handles the investigation, defense and prosecution of copyright infringement issues
- Scott, for example, currently serves as counsel for Schneller LLC, a Transdigm company, which provides a world-class portfolio of engineered decorative materials, including film laminates, reinforced laminates, thermoplastic sheets, utility flooring and an ever-expanding array of custom applications
- Schneller, LLC works with nearly all airlines, major aircraft and rail-car manufacturers
- Scott’s practice includes the formulation of company strategies for the procurement and protection of intellectual property rights
- He is experienced in the negotiation and preparation of intellectual property license agreements, joint-development and technology agreements
- He develops company policies and procedures for management of intellectual property, including internal and external invention disclosure policies, inventor recognition programs, non-competition, confidentiality, and non-solicitation policies and agreements for employees and third parties
- Scott also develops and manages systems for evaluation of intellectual-property rights and due diligence regarding intellectual-property rights acquired or divested in mergers and acquisitions
- Professional History • Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2001-present
- Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Team • Partner, Oldham & Oldham Co., L.P.A., 1995-2001
- Associate, 1991-94
- Patent Agent, 1987-91 • Electrical Patent Examiner, U.S
- Patent & Trademark Office, 1984-87 • Adjunct Professor, Patent, Trademark, Copyright Law and Intellectual Property Licensing, University of Akron School of Law • Instructor, The University of Akron School of Law • Faculty Member, Ohio Aerospace Institute Community Involvement YMCA of Akron, Endowment Fund, Board of Trustees, Member Northeast Ohio Software Association, Member University of Dayton School of Law, Steering Committee, Member Character Counts!
- Akron, Former Member Awards & Distinctions AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Memberships & Affiliations American Bar Association, Member Ohio Bar Association, Member Akron Bar Association, Member Cleveland Intellectual Property Law Association, Member University of Akron School of Law Intellectual Property Advisory Council, Member and Former Chairman, 2000-present
Practice Areas Explained
Scott M. Oldham's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott M. Oldham handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Patent Law in Cleveland
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Trademark Law in Cleveland
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Copyright Law in Cleveland
Scott M. Oldham is one of 17,404 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Ohio →
Intellectual Property in Cleveland
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Scott M. Oldham is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →
Trade Secrets in Cleveland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Cleveland Choose Scott M. Oldham
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott M. Oldham's practice in the field of patent, trademark, copyright, ip, and trade secrets.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott M. Oldham brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering patent, trademark, and copyright, Scott M. Oldham can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Scott M. Oldham attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Scott M. Oldham Handles in Cleveland
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