Jaime K. Olin’s legal career has spanned two diverse fields – intellectual property litigation and animal law. She currently focuses her practice on patent litigation, along with handling other intellectual property disputes and advising clients on litigation and licensing strategy. She has tried six patent cases to verdict in jury and bench trials, in technology areas ranging from computer software to pharmaceuticals to semiconductors to audio and video coding. Most recently, Jaime acted as case manager and infringement lead on a 2024 trial that resulted in a $242 million verdict on behalf of client IPA Technologies. Jaime also has commercial litigation experience in state and federal courts, including trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, unfair competition, consumer fraud, and employment discrimination claims.
As it relates to animal law, Jaime provided “second chair” trial assistance to prosecutors handling criminal animal cruelty cases across the country, along with helping to develop the animal protection litigation section of a large national non-profit organization. She now puts these skills to use as Board Vice President and Legislative Chair of the Texas Humane Legislation Network.
Prior to joining Skiermont Derby LLP, Jaime worked as Legal Advocacy Counsel with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA); Senior Counsel with Nelson Bumgardner Casto, PC; Associate with Gruber Hurst Johansen & Hail; and Associate with Fish & Richardson, PC.
IPA Technologies Inc. v. Microsoft Corp. (D. Del. 2018-2024)
Served as case manager and infringement lead in patent case that resulted in $242 million jury verdict on behalf of IPA.
BNP Holdings v. Intuit Inc. (D. Del. 2021-2022)
Secured complete defense victory on a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss on Section 101 grounds.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Serenity Pharmaceuticals, LLC (S.D.N.Y. 2019-2020)
Served as case manager and technical lead on pharma patent litigation through complete bench trial.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP v. EPE Innovations (2018-2019)
Secured early settlement on behalf of client in advance of arbitration of employment matter.
Stragent, LLC v. Intel Corp. (E.D. Tex.)
Represented patent owner in infringement litigation involving semiconductors through jury trial.
Uniloc USA, Inc. v. Sony Corp., et al. (E.D. Tex.)
Represented patent owner in litigation involving anti-piracy software technology.
Schall v. Breeders Club of America (New Jersey Superior Court, 2018-2019)
Represented plaintiff consumers in lawsuit against pet store and pet leasing companies.
Organic Trade Association v. USDA (D.D.C. 2017)
Provided amicus brief in support of lawsuit challenging USDA’s failure to implement organic food regulations
Animal Care Trust v. United Pet Supply (U.S. Supreme Court, 2015)
Provided amicus brief in support of petition for certiorari to SCOTUS seeking to uphold qualified immunity determination for animal welfare organizations working with local governments.
Publication re prosecutors’ use of evidence in animal cruelty cases, Journal of Forensic Science
Model National Animal Welfare Act, Animal Legal & Historical Center website (Michigan State University College of Law)
Examples of speaking engagements and presentations include:
“Emerging Issues in Animal Law,” SMU Law School (2018)
“What Prosecutors Want: Evidence in Animal Cruelty Cases,” Texas Unites for Animals conference (2018)
“No More Horsin’ Around: Equine Cruelty Investigation and Prosecution,” Texas Unites for Animals conference (2019)
Provided testimony to state Senate and House committees in support of bill seeking to curtail “pet leasing”
25+ trainings for law enforcement, veterinarians, animal control officers, and other animal welfare professionals regarding criminal and civil litigation in the animal protection field
Board Vice President and Legislative Chair, Texas Humane Legislation Network
Vice-Chair, Dallas Bar Association High School Mock Trial Committee
Member, Dallas Bar Association Intellectual Property Section
Member, State Bar of Texas Animal Law Committee
Alumni Board Member – Tufts University Center for Animals & Public Policy
Education
University of Michigan Law School
Tufts University Center for Animals and Public Policy
M.S. – Animals & Public Policy
New College of Florida
B.A. – Psychology/Biology
Bar & Court Admissions
State Bar of Texas
State Bar of California
Supreme Court of the United States
U.S. Courts of Appeal
Ninth Circuit
Fifth Circuit
U.S. District Courts
Northern District of Texas
Eastern District of Texas
Southern District of California
Central District of California
Northern District of California
IPA Technologies Inc. v. Microsoft Corp. (D. Del. 2018-2024)
Served as case manager and infringement lead in patent case that resulted in $242 million jury verdict on behalf of IPA.
BNP Holdings v. Intuit Inc. (D. Del. 2021-2022)
Secured complete defense victory on a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss on Section 101 grounds.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. v. Serenity Pharmaceuticals, LLC (S.D.N.Y. 2019-2020)
Served as case manager and technical lead on pharma patent litigation through complete bench trial.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP v. EPE Innovations (2018-2019)
Secured early settlement on behalf of client in advance of arbitration of employment matter.
Stragent, LLC v. Intel Corp. (E.D. Tex.)
Represented patent owner in infringement litigation involving semiconductors through jury trial.
Uniloc USA, Inc. v. Sony Corp., et al. (E.D. Tex.)
Represented patent owner in litigation involving anti-piracy software technology.
Schall v. Breeders Club of America (New Jersey Superior Court, 2018-2019)
Represented plaintiff consumers in lawsuit against pet store and pet leasing companies.
Organic Trade Association v. USDA (D.D.C. 2017)
Provided amicus brief in support of lawsuit challenging USDA’s failure to implement organic food regulations
Animal Care Trust v. United Pet Supply (U.S. Supreme Court, 2015)
Provided amicus brief in support of petition for certiorari to SCOTUS seeking to uphold qualified immunity determination for animal welfare organizations working with local governments.
Publication re prosecutors’ use of evidence in animal cruelty cases, Journal of Forensic Science
Model National Animal Welfare Act, Animal Legal & Historical Center website (Michigan State University College of Law)
Examples of speaking engagements and presentations include:
“Emerging Issues in Animal Law,” SMU Law School (2018)
“What Prosecutors Want: Evidence in Animal Cruelty Cases,” Texas Unites for Animals conference (2018)
“No More Horsin’ Around: Equine Cruelty Investigation and Prosecution,” Texas Unites for Animals conference (2019)
Provided testimony to state Senate and House committees in support of bill seeking to curtail “pet leasing”
25+ trainings for law enforcement, veterinarians, animal control officers, and other animal welfare professionals regarding criminal and civil litigation in the animal protection field
Board Vice President and Legislative Chair, Texas Humane Legislation Network
Vice-Chair, Dallas Bar Association High School Mock Trial Committee
Member, Dallas Bar Association Intellectual Property Section
Member, State Bar of Texas Animal Law Committee
Alumni Board Member – Tufts University Center for Animals & Public Policy
