Ronald Oines

Partner
T: (714) 662-4680

Mr. Oines has a broad litigation and intellectual property practice, including in the areas of patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright, right of publicity, unfair competition, business torts, contract, defamation and consumer class actions.

Mr. Oines has significant trial and appellate experience in the federal and state courts as well as alternative dispute resolution forums such as the American Arbitration Association and JAMS. In addition to litigation, Mr. Oines’ experience includes advising companies on intellectual property matters and drafting contracts and licensing agreements. Mr. Oines also has spoken and written several articles on various intellectual property topics.

Mr. Oines was an Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal and, in 1988, worked as a full-time Judicial Extern to Judge Stephen Reinhardt of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Areas of Expertise

  • Complex Business Litigation
  • Intellectual Property

Representative Matters

  • Represented plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement litigation, including in the fields of consumer electronics, computers, musical instruments laser drilling systems, various medical devices and processes, pharmaceuticals, sporting goods, construction materials and tobacco products.
  • Represented clients in trademark matters in numerous industries.
  • Represented clients in copyright matters involving software, motion pictures, photographs, screenplays, apparel and other original works.
  • Represented various companies and individuals in matters involving misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition.
  • Represented a large beverage company in a right of publicity and unfair business practices action arising out of a national advertising campaign.
  • Represented manufacturers of industrial components and consumer electronics in lawsuits involving warranty and other claims.
  • Represented a large consumer electronics company and a computer company in litigation arising out of Asset Purchase Agreements.

Memberships & Associations

  • Orange County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Association of Business Trial Lawyers
  • Federal Bar Association

Community/Affiliations 

  • Former Director, Association of Business Trial Lawyers, Orange County Chapter
  • Former Director, Federal Bar Association, Orange County
  • Judge Pro Tem, Orange County Superior Court
  • Delegate to the California State Bar Conference of Delegates from 1990 to 1993
  • United Way Fundraising Coordinator (1997 and 1998)

Awards & Honors

  • State Bar and Orange County Bar Association awards for outstanding pro bono legal services (1993 and 1994)
  • Southern California "Super Lawyer" 2007-2012
  • Southern California “Super Lawyer” Corporate Counsel Edition, 2010