Nathan Orme
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Nathan Orme

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orme.nathan@dorsey.com

Overview

NATE HELPS COMPANIES PROTECT THEIR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON PATENT PREPARATION, PROSECUTION, OPINIONS, AND COUNSELING.

Nate’s practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, opinions, and counseling of clients across a variety of industries including chemical, energy, mining, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. He helps clients build strong domestic and global patent portfolios by developing and executing filing strategies that meet client needs in view of domestic and international laws.

Nate’s experience includes a wide range of technologies, such as chemical separation, polymers, batteries, advanced materials, drill bits and bearing apparatuses used in oil and gas exploration drilling systems, electrochemical devices, plasma reformation devices and processes, medical devices, mechanical devices, and software. Nate prepares legal opinions and advises clients regarding infringement and validity issues.

Prior to joining Dorsey, Nathan was a patent agent at a company specializing in advanced engineering ceramic materials and electrochemical devices.

Education & Admissions

University of Utah, S. J. Quinney College of Law (J.D., 2013), with honors

University of Utah (B.S., Chemistry, 2009)

Admissions

  • Utah
  • United States Patent and Trademark Office
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Utah

Industries & Practices

  • Development & Infrastructure
  • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Intellectual Property
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Patent Prosecution, Portfolio Strategy & Management
  • Technology

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Utah State Bar Association, IP Section

Accolades

  • Named "Salt Lake City Ones to Watch" in Intellectual Property Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property by Best Lawyers®, 2023 and 2024
  • Listed as a "Rising Star" by Salt Lake City Super Lawyers, 2022-2023
Nathan Orme