Atty. Seth R. Ogden Ph.D.
Dr. Seth Ogden focuses his practice on patent litigation and the protection of clients’ trade secrets.
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Seth R. Ogden Ph.D. is a ip and trade secrets attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Patterson Intellectual Property Law PC. Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 2015) and University of Virginia (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trade Secrets Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dr. Seth Ogden focuses his practice on patent litigation and the protection of clients’ trade secrets
- He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, and chemical technology industries
- His scientific background and years of experience in the laboratory give him a unique insight when working with clients in these industries
- Seth litigates intellectual property cases throughout the country, in inter partes review proceedings before the U.S
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and in Section 337 investigations before the International Trade Commission and has argued before the Federal Circuit
- He is also experienced in pre-trial discovery work, claim analysis, and motions practice
- Outside of litigation, Seth has proficiency in developing trade secret protection plans for clients ranging from industrial manufacturers to data analytics firms
- Seth also maintains a robust veterans’ benefits pro bono practice assisting veterans with disability claims
- He has pursued veterans’ claims to the Board of Veterans Appeals and the Court of Veterans Claims
- Seth has been honored with an Attorney for Justice Award for several years by the Tennessee Supreme Court, most recently in 2020, for his pro bono work with veterans
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IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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