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Jon Stride

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Jon specializes in resolving disputes for businesses and individuals. The disputes generally involve commercial matters. However, for many clients, the disputes involve intellectual property such as patent rights, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights. His practice takes him into state and federal courts as well as arbitrations. Jon is a member of Tonkon's Intellectual Property Practice Group.

As the lead trial lawyer, Jon has litigated patent infringement claims for an international distributor of health food products in multi-district litigation, manufacturers of machinery used in the wood products industry, manufacturers of parts for heavy trucks, and an inventor of electro-optic technology. He defended a national consulting firm accused of trademark and copyright infringement, and pursued copyright claims for a national senior housing company. He has litigated numerous misappropriation of trade secret and inevitable disclosure disputes between businesses or between a business and its former senior level employees.

Jon has been recognized as a leader in commercial litigation by the nationally trusted directories. Jon has received a 5 out of 5 Peer Review Rating on Martindale-Hubbell and is listed as meeting "very high criteria of general ethical standards."

Jon started his post-college work life as a high school teacher, counselor, and coach. He, along with his then-young family, took a leap of faith to start a new career practicing law. He joined Tonkon Torp in 1990 and became a partner in 1996. In addition to his practice, he has been active in firm administration, including serving a three-year term on the firm’s Managing Board and serving as Chair of the Board from January 2004 to July 2005. Jon actively participates in pro bono matters where he represents indigent clients with a variety of legal needs, and serves on the board of Human Solutions, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing poverty and homelessness.

When Jon is not in the office, you can often find him on a country road on his road bike or on a mountain trail on his mountain bike. Or he may just be entertaining his grandchildren in Boise, Idaho, where he maintains an office and, of course, a mountain bike.

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Featured Representative Matters

Apeldyn v. Samsung and Sony (USDC Del)

Represents a patent owner to pursue claims that Samsung's and Sony's LCD TVs infringe a patent covering electro-optic technology.

Alternative Legal Solutions, Inc. v. Ferman Management Services Corp.

(USDC D.Or.) Summary judgment decision at 2008 WL 65584 — Represented Compli in a breach of contract and trade secret case related to defendants' misuse of Compli's customized software product to develop a competing product. The case settled after we defeated defendants' summary judgment motion.

GT Development Corp. v. Temco Metal Products Company

USDC W.D. Wash. — Following Markman hearing and plaintiff's dismissal of case, obtained substantial award of attorney fees for defendant in patent infringement action.

MSM Investments Company, LLC v. Carolwood Corporation

70 F Supp2d 1044 (N.D. Cal. 1999) — Successfully obtained summary judgment invalidating a patent that client was accused of infringing. Decision was affirmed on appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Pacific Scientific v. Lighthouse Worldwide Solutions

Oregon state court — Represented defendant in a trade secret case involving the design and manufacture of handheld and portable particle counters for clean room applications. The client prevailed following a preliminary injunction evidentiary hearing.

Actech v. Thetford Corporation

USDC W.D. Wash. — Represented a manufacturer of recreational vehicle waste disposal systems against a competitor who has wrongfully asserted an invalid patent in the marketplace. The lawsuit sought a declaration of patent invalidity and antitrust violations. The case settled before trial.

West Coast Tanning v. Pacific Beach Tan

Oregon state court — Successfully defended a company accused of misappropriating a competitor's trade secrets, including obtaining a judgment dismissing the competitor's claims following a two-week trial.

CDR Assessment v. CDR International

USDC D. Ok. — Defended international consulting firm against copyright and trademark infringement claims related to a trade book and leadership style assessments. The matter settled after significant discovery and a pending summary judgment motion.

FMC v. Key Technology

Ohio state court — Represented Key Technology in a trade secret case involving the design and manufacture of optical sorters for food industry. The client prevailed following a preliminary injunction evidentiary hearing.

Key Technology v. Heat and Control

AAA arbitration — Represented Key Technology in a breach of contract case involving a license to a distributor/competitor of confidential know-how related to vibratory conveyors. The matter settled after some discovery.

Industrial Adhesives v. Linear Products

USDC D.Or. — Defended a client in a patent infringement lawsuit related to a high-tech machine for applying tempered string to plywood laminations. The case settled after we provided prior art that would invalidate the patent.

Ivey Performance Marketing v. Preston

Oregon state court — Successfully pursued trade secret misappropriation and breach of non-solicitation /non-disclosure claims. Obtained stipulated injunction after significant discovery just prior to the preliminary injunction hearing.
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Featured Work

Tonkon Torp Wins Dismissal of RICO Claims Attacking Cannabis Industry – First of its Kind in 9th Circuit

Tonkon Torp secured a dismissal of civil RICO claims filed in federal court based on defendants' involvement in an Oregon Medical Marijuana Program grow operation. Four civil RICO cases have been filed this year in Oregon against nearly 300 businesses and individuals engaged in state-authorized cannabis activity.

Tonkon Torp Leads CamelBak to Victory at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board and Federal Circuit

Tonkon Torp has won a significant patent case for its client, CamelBak Products. CamelBak, based in Petaluma, California and founded in 1989, invented the hands-free hydration category and is the global leader in personal hydration gear. In November 2014, CamelBak was sued for patent infringement on a lid assembly for a beverage container that included cleaning features.

Tonkon Torp Helps Human Solutions Secure New Family Shelter Site

Tonkon Torp is proud to have helped Human Solutions navigate a complex financing project to transform a shuttered commercial property into an emergency 24/7 family housing shelter. Find details and more featured cases here.

Tonkon Torp Wins Intellectual Property Judgment for AXTS and Rainier Arms

Jon Stride, lead trial lawyer for Tonkon Torp's Intellectual Property Practice Group, successfully pursued trademark infringement and counterfeiting claims on behalf of AXTS (Salem, OR) and Rainier Arms. AXTS manufactures high-quality after-market firearm parts. It co-brands the RAPTOR charging handle part for AR 15 rifles with Rainier Arms (Auburn, WA) which is sold throughout the United States.

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Community Involvement & Activities


Multnomah Bar Association

CLiF Project
Volunteer Attorney

CLE Committee
Past Member, Judicial Screening Committee

Oregon State Parks Trust
Past Member, Board of Trustees
Past Treasurer

City Club of Portland
Past Chair, Research Committee
Past Member, Board of Governors

Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Former Board Member
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Professional Memberships

Multnomah Bar Association
American Intellectual Property Law Association
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Awards & Recognition

The Best Lawyers in America

The Best Lawyers in America

2017, 2019, Lawyer of the Year – Litigation – Intellectual Property, Portland
2001–2019, Commercial Litigation
2011–2019, Litigation – Intellectual Property
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers

2014-2018, Intellectual Property
2010-2013, Litigation: General Commercial Law
Super Lawyers

Super Lawyers

2009-2010, 2012-2013, 2015-2018, Oregon Super Lawyer – Business Litigation
2014, Oregon Super Lawyer – Intellectual Property / IP Litigation

Benchmark Litigation

2011–2018, Litigation Star
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Recent News

8.20.2018

Six Tonkon Torp Attorneys Named Portland Lawyers of the Year

Six attorneys from Tonkon Torp have been named by Best Lawyers in America® 2019 as Portland Lawyer of the Year in their specialties. In each community, only one lawyer per specialty is honored as the Lawyer of the Year by the peer review survey.
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8.17.2018

Best Lawyers in America® Names 51 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2019 List

Fifty-one Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 41 practice areas have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019. Nearly all attorneys have been named to the list in past years, and have been recognized for more than five years
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7.24.2018

31 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2018 Super Lawyers Lists

Thirty-one Tonkon Torp attorneys in 11 practice areas have been included in the 2018 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists. Tonkon Torp partner and bankruptcy authority Albert Kennedy has been once again recognized on the Top 50 list of Oregon…
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6.4.2018

Chambers USA Names 20 Tonkon Torp Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business has named 20 Tonkon Torp attorneys in seven practice areas as leaders in their field for 2018. The annual reference directory ranks Oregon’s leading lawyers based on interviews with clients and…
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8.16.2017

Best Lawyers in America® Names 49 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2018 List

Forty-nine Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 39 practice areas have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018. Nearly all attorneys have been named to the list in past years, and have been recognized for more than five years…
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7.11.2017

28 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2017 Super Lawyers Lists

The national attorney rating service Super Lawyers has named 28 Tonkon Torp attorneys in 10 practice areas to its 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for Oregon. The annual Super Lawyers list represents the top 5 percent of attorneys in Oregon…
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4.10.2017

Tonkon Torp Sponsors 2017 Human Solutions Auction and Gala

Tonkon Torp was a community sponsor at Human Solutions' annual "Soar With Us" auction and gala held on April 8. Jon Stride, a Human Solutions board member, organized Tonkon's participation with the auction.
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3.27.2017

18 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Named Leaders in Their Field by Peers and Clients

Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business has named 18 Tonkon Torp attorneys in seven practice areas as leaders in their field for 2017. The annual reference directory ranks Oregon’s leading lawyers based on interviews with clients and…
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10.28.2016

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Human Solutions "Inspire" Dinner

Tonkon Torp sponsored a table at Human Solutions' annual "Inspire" fundraiser dinner on October 27. Jon Stride attended the event with Eric Beach and their guests, and Tonkon donated four table tickets to Human Solutions. Founded in 1988, Human…
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8.16.2016

Six Tonkon Torp Attorneys Named Portland Lawyers of the Year

Six attorneys from Tonkon Torp have been named by Best Lawyers in America 2017 as Portland Lawyer of the Year in their specialties. In each community, only one lawyer in each specialty is honored as the Lawyer of the Year by the peer review survey…
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Recent Alerts

6.11.2009

Act Now: Trademark Infringement on Facebook

On Tuesday, June 9, Facebook, Inc., the social networking website company, publicly announced that beginning Saturday, June 13th at 12:01 a.m. U.S. EDT, users of the Facebook website will be allowed for the first time to create personalized URLs for…
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10.26.2007

There's a New Domain Name in Town: DotAsia

The DotAsia community covers 73 countries in the Asia/Pacific region, including China, Japan, Australia, Philippines, India, Israel, Turkey.
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1.17.2007

Supreme Court Eliminates Obstacle to Declaratory Relief in Patent Cases

If you are a party to a patent license agreement, the U.S. Supreme Court just made it easier to go to court to test the validity of the patent or whether a licensed product would actually infringe the patent.
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Publications & Presentations


Jon has lectured on numerous legal topics including:
  • Arbitration
  • Trademarks
  • Noncompetition Issues
  • Copyrights
  • Idea Submission
  • Patent Law
  • Inventions and Trade Secrets
"Whose Idea Was It?" Daily Journal of Commerce, November 2012

"Cutting the Puppet Strings: Discovering Attorney Work Product Through Experts," OADC Journal, 2008

"Ambush – Waiver of Privilege at Trial: Responsive Strategies and Recommendations for Reform," OADC Journal, 2007

"Relevant Background Evidence is Swallowing the Rule: Applying FRE 404 in Discrimination Cases," Litigation Journal, Vol. 25, Number 1, Spring 2005

"ADR: Quick, Easy and Inexpensive — Or Is It?" The Business Journal, 2004

"Personal Jurisdiction In A Foreign Forum: Where Will Your Website Take You?" The Litigation Journal, 2001

"Interpretation and Construction of Contracts." 1994 Supplement to the Oregon State Bar "Contract Law in Oregon" Continuing Legal Education Handbook
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Services

Contract & Commercial Disputes Corporate & Business Owner Disputes Intellectual Property Litigation Intellectual Property Law
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Education

J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, Order of the Coif, Editor-in-Chief, Oregon Law Review, 1990

M.S., Oregon State University / Western Oregon University, 1980

B.S., Western Oregon University, 1975
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Bar & Court Admissions

Oregon State Bar, Litigation and Intellectual Property Sections
Washington State Bar Association
Idaho State Bar
Idaho Supreme Court
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
U.S. District Court, District of Idaho
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
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