Intellectual Property Law in Oregon
This page covers intellectual property law as it applies in Oregon — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what intellectual property protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern intellectual property in Oregon
Oregon state law
- Crimes and Punishments › Offenses Against PropertyOR 164 § 164.377
Cited in 26 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Public Officers and Employees › Public Employees Retirement SystemOR 238 § 238.005
Cited in 15 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Evidence and Witnesses › Evidence CodeOR 40 § 40.460
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Miscellaneous Matters Related to Government and Public Affairs › Records; Public Reports and MeetingsOR 192 § 192.355
Cited in 9 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Public Health and Safety › Residential Care; Adult Foster Homes; Hospice ProgramsOR 443 § 443.400
Cited in 8 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Miscellaneous Matters Related to Government and Public Affairs › Records; Public Reports and MeetingsOR 192 § 192.345
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Title 35 — Patents
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Title 17 — Copyrights
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Title 15 — Commerce and Trade
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Trademark Act of 1946 (Lanham Act)
Primary federal trademark statute in the U.S. Codified at 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq.
- Patent Act of 1952
Federal law governing patents in the U.S. Codified at 35 U.S.C. §§ 1 et seq. Significantly amended by the America Invents Act in 2011.
- Copyright Act of 1976
Primary federal copyright statute. Codified at 17 U.S.C. §§ 101 et seq.
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Federal law that implements two 1996 WIPO treaties. Criminalizes circumvention of access controls and establishes the safe harbor for online service providers. Codified at 17 U.…
- Bayh-Dole Act of 1980
Allows universities, nonprofits, and small businesses to retain title to inventions developed with federal funding. Codified at 35 U.S.C. §§ 200–212.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for intellectual property in Oregon.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.