Joshua A. Sprague Oliveira

Josh serves clients throughout the life sciences and technology sectors, supporting all phases of patent litigation—from pre-litigation strategy and Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) proceedings to evidentiary analysis and appellate research. He also contributes to thought leadership through legal writing, including articles covering U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit decisions and patent trends in the space industry. Josh maintains a strong commitment to pro bono work through his work with Finnegan’s asylum representation and veteran's pro bono program. 

While a law student, Josh gained in-house experience through legal internships at a medical technology company and a commercial spaceflight company. In these roles, he tackled a broad spectrum of legal issues, including those involving patent, trademark, and copyright law as well as regulatory compliance, administrative law, and transactional projects. 

Prior to law school and as a biomedical technology transfer fellow with the federal government, Josh negotiated agreements that facilitated innovative partnerships and drafted materials clarifying regulatory frameworks. He also worked as a scientist in industry, conducting research and development (R&D) on diagnostic assay platforms.