Atty. Susan Freya Olive
Author: "Patentable Subject Matter in the Post-Bilski Era," 2011; "An Inventive Approach to Mental Health & Substance Abuse," 2011; "Intellectual Property: a Primer," 2011; "Technology & the Practice of Law," 2010; "The Internet & You," 2009; "Communication in a Digital World," 2009; "Copyright & the Works of Attorneys," 2009; "New Rules at the Board of Patent Appeals & Interferences," 2008; "When and How to Seek Rule 11 and Rule 37 Sanctions," 2000; "Limitations on Trademark Protection: Fair Use and the First Amendment," 1994; "Copyrightability of Compilations," 1992; "Integrated Protection f
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Susan Freya Olive is a Member based in Durham, North Carolina, practicing at Olive & Olive, P.A.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on real estate and ip. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1976), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Middle District of North Carolina (1977), and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth and Federal Ci (1984). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Brown University (A.B. Medical, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- "Patentable Subject Matter in the Post-Bilski Era," 2011
- "An Inventive Approach to Mental Health & Substance Abuse," 2011
- "Intellectual Property: a Primer," 2011
- "Technology & the Practice of Law," 2010
- "The Internet & You," 2009
- "Communication in a Digital World," 2009
- "Copyright & the Works of Attorneys," 2009
- "New Rules at the Board of Patent Appeals & Interferences," 2008
- "When and How to Seek Rule 11 and Rule 37 Sanctions," 2000
- "Limitations on Trademark Protection: Fair Use and the First Amendment," 1994
- "Copyrightability of Compilations," 1992
- "Integrated Protection for Computer Programs," 1990
- "Work for Hire Issues, Who Owns What?" 1990
- "Publishing Contracts," 1989
- "Copyright Basics," 1988
- "Trademark Basics," 1988
- "Copyright Basics for the General Practitioner," 1986
- "Protection of the Computer Hardware and Software Product: A Primer," 1986
- "Brief Introduction to Trademarks and Copyrights," 1988, North Carolina Bar Association
- Positions & Appointments: Permanent Member, Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference
- Emeritus Member, North Carolina Board of Law Examiners, 2007-present (Member, 1993-2007; First Female Chair, 2003-2004; Chair, 2006-2007)
- Board of Governors, NC Advocates for Justice and Chair, Small Office Practice Section, 2012-2013
- Member, Intellectual Property Rules Committee, US District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, 2006-2009
- Member, National Conference of Bar Examiners Technology Committee, 2005-2006
- Commissioner, North Carolina General Statutes Commission, 1991-1997
- Member, 1985-1993, Secretary, 1985-1987 and Chairman, 1989-1990, Federal Bar Advisory Council
- Member, Research Committee for Court Annexed Arbitration, U.S
- Middle District Court of North Carolina, 1985-1989
- Member, Attorney Qualification Review Committee, U.S
- District Court, Middle District of North Carolina, 1984- Special Counsel, Ninth Judicial District of North Carolina, 1977-1979
- Treasurer (2009-2012), Vice-Chair (2012-2013), Urban Ministries of Durham
- Regional Chairperson, Brown University National Alumni Schools Program, 1977-2004
- Member, Board of Directors, 1979-1983 and Chairperson, Legislation Committee, 1980-1982, Mental Health Association in Durham County
- Member, Board of Directors, Durham Young Lawyers Association, 1978-1979
- Member, Board of Directors, 1980-, Treasurer, 1989-1990 and President, 1990-1992, North Carolina Prisoners' Legal Services, Inc
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Freya Olive handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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