Steven E. Klein
Experience
Steven Klein is of counsel with the Technology & Intellectual Property practice group.
His practice focuses on intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. He
represents clients in state and federal courts, private arbitration, before the U.S.
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and in Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution
Policy proceedings. He has litigated trademark, trade dress, copyright, patent,
licensing, cybersquatting, trade secret, and commercial contract disputes. He also
counsels and assists clients with U.S. and international trademark prosecution and
enforcement strategies, including policing against cybersquatters.
Representative Work
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Representation of multi-unit restaurant and family entertainment center chain in
action for trademark infringement; secured jury verdict of willful infringement.
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Representation of innovative provider of Internet-delivered K-12 curriculum and
assessment tools against claims of trademark infringement and unfair
competition; obtained summary judgment on behalf of client.
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Representation of Nike, Inc. in high profile public records dispute with City of
Beaverton.
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Of Counsel
Portland, OR
(503) 294-9138 direct
(503) 220-2480 fax
steven.klein@stoel.com
Representation of mobile device software company against claims of copyright
Education
infringement and breach of licensing agreement; resulted in arbitration award in
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1997, with honors
favor of client.
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Representation of audio product manufacturer against trade dress and unfair
competition claims.
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Rutgers University School of Law, J.D.,
Order of the Coif
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University of Rochester, B.A., 1991,
cum laude, English and Political
Representation of motion picture lens manufacturer against claims of patent
Science
infringement; secured judgment after bench trial finding patent in-suit invalid
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for plaintiff's inequitable conduct (affirmed in Frazier v. Roessel Cine Photo
Admissions
Tech, Inc., et al, 417 F.3d 1230 (Fed. Cir. 2005)).
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Oregon
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New York
infringement; obtained jury verdict of infringement.
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New Jersey
Representation of Internet services company in computer hacking and theft of
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U.S. District Court for the District of
Representation of laboratory equipment manufacturer in action for trade dress
Oregon
trade secret dispute in which preliminary injunction and favorable settlement
obtained for client, leading to favorable settlement.
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U.S. District Court for the District of
New Jersey
Professional Honors and Activities
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Member, American Bar Association
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Member, Federal Bar Association
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U.S. District Court for the Southern
District of New York
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern
District of New York
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Federal Circuit
Steven E. Klein