Biography
Kevin Oliveira applies a scientific method when solving his clients' problems. This approach, which grows from his MIT background in science and technology, allows him to carefully understand his clients. Key to his approach, Kevin poses questions to find details that lead to individualized solutions. His practice focuses on Technology and Intellectual Property Law, Corporate, and Government Contract Law.
Kevin assists technology companies and clients on intellectual property issues, including copyrights and trade secrets, as well as corporate governance, employment and compensation matters, and asset management. Kevin counsels individuals, private companies, and publicly held companies in a wide range of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, joint ventures, franchising, international and domestic distribution and marketing, and distribution agreements.
He also works with enterprises doing business with the U.S. Government and its agencies, assisting them in working under government contracts and maintaining and securing rights in ideas and intellectual property. He also advises institutions in highly regulated industries, including franchise operations, hospitality services, and alcoholic beverage control.
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- International Trademark Association
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- Business Alliance of George Mason University
- FairfaxBar Association
- MIT Club of Washington, D.C.
Honors And Awards
- 2019, 2021-2023, Arlington magazine's Top Attorneys - Intellectual Property
- 2008, 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2023, 2024, Virginia Business magazine’s “Legal Elite” – Intellectual Property
Pro-Bono Activities
- MIT Club of Washington, D.C.
Published Works
- Co-Author, Understanding IP for Executives: Top Attorneys on Protecting & Capitalizing on Your Company's Intellectual Property Assets, Aspator Books, April, 2006
Practice Areas
- Business Counseling
- Intellectual Property Counseling
- Trademark Selection, Clearance & Counseling
- Copyright Counseling
- Patent Counseling
- Trade Secret Counseling
- Domestic & International Trademark & Copyright Registration
- Franchises & Franchising
- Software & Technology Licensing
- Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Advertising & Marketing
- Sweepstakes & Lotteries
- Entertainment Law
- Commercial Law
Education
- The College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law, Williamsburg, Virginia
- J.D. – 1993
Law Review: Administrative Law Review, Managing Editor, 1992 – 1993
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- S.B. – 1988
Bar Admissions
- Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia