Oleg K. Salakhov is an intellectual property (IP) attorney who maintains a diverse practice acquiring U.S. and international patent, copyright, and trademark rights for clients. He also assists clients with protecting IP and trade secrets rights in related litigation, negotiation, and licensing. In his practice, Oleg combines his expertise in electrical, mechanical, and marine engineering with his strong legal writing skills.
Technical Expertise
Oleg’s engineering background includes designing, operating, maintaining, and, in some cases, repairing the full range of systems found on modern commercial ships. Oleg’s education and practical experience involved power generators (including steam and gas turbines and nuclear reactors), electric and electronic circuitry and components, electric motors, internal combustion engines, boilers, compressors, pumps, and condensers, as well as heating, cooling, refrigeration, and ventilation systems. His expertise is proving invaluable to clients seeking IP rights in just about any related technical subject matter.
Professional Background
In addition to his marine engineering experience, Oleg worked for a foreign trade association drafting foreign trade contracts and licensing agreements, and implementing engineering and design concepts for the construction of electrical power plants and other industrial and engineering projects.
Education
- J.D., summa cum laude, Seattle University
School of Law, Seattle, Washington, 2007
- Student Graduation Speaker, Class of 2007; Dean’s List, 2004–2006; Year-End Achievement Scholarship Awards, 2004–2007
- Best Brief, Motion In Support of TRO, Remedies, 2006
- Cheney/Metzger Legal Writing Scholarship Finalist, 2005
- Recipient of eight Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Education (CALI) Excellence Awards, including for Legal Writing, Intellectual Property, and IP Audits.
- B.S. and M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Admiral Makarov State Maritime Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1993
- Advanced Study for B.S., M.E., Kirov State Forestry Engineering Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia, 1987
Bar Admissions
Oregon State Bar
Professional Licenses and Associations
- American Bar Association; ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law
- Oregon State Bar Computer and Internet Law Section
- U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
- Third-class Marine Engineer License; Electrical Engineering Certification
Other Languages
Fluent Russian