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John W. Olivo, Jr
John (“Jack”) W. Olivo, Jr. was born in Philadelphia and raised in New Jersey. He received his undergraduate degree from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and his law degree from New York Law School. Jack has an extensive background in both electrical engineering and intellectual property law. Prior to attending New York Law School in 1986, Jack was employed as an electrical engineer with RCA Astro-Electronics in Princeton, New Jersey engaged in the design of direct broadcast satellite communications and defense satellites. Later in 1986, Jack became one of the principal inventors of the “V-Chip”, which regulates the amount of violence transmitted by electronic media such as televisions, DVD players, video games and so forth. He bridged the gap between electrical engineering and the legal field when he solved a legal problem with a technological solution.
Jack was associated with the law firm of Pennie & Edmonds, based in New York City. While at Pennie & Edmonds, Jack represented numerous leading companies in the travel, finance, retail and technology sectors, and concentrated on the defense of patent enforcement claims involving complex technology. In 1992, he and his partner founded Ward & Olivo, which had offices in New York City, New Jersey, Texas, and Hartford, Connecticut. Over the span of two decades, the firm enjoyed many successes and became somewhat unique and prominent balancing two fronts: the defense of nationally significant patent cases and the enforcement of patents for plaintiffs on a contingent fee basis. Notably, several of the most influential and substantial law firms in the world engaged Ward & Olivo for its expertise in the fields of telecommunications and software, with Jack leading in those efforts. Ward & Olivo represented every major airline, numerous banking, retail and scientific companies, until the firm was strategically dissolved in 2011.
Jack moved to California from New Jersey in 2010, and in 2011, Jack founded the Olivo IP Law Group, PC and the Olivo IP Group to continue his legal practice and to offer his advisory expertise to prospective California clients.
Jack holds a number of professional memberships including the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Society of Automotive Engineers, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, American Bar Association (sections on intellectual property and communications law), New York State Bar Association (sections on intellectual property and entertainment law), New Jersey State Bar Association (section on intellectual property law), Association of Trial Lawyers of America, New Jersey Patent Law Association (chairman, committee on ethics, grievances and the unauthorized practice of law) and the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (chairman, design protection).
Jack is admitted to practice law in the state courts of New York and New Jersey, and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the District Court of New Jersey, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
On its own and through national strategic lawyer affiliations, Olivo IP Law Group has the capability to coordinate and conduct legal services internationally.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-olivo-/
John W. Olivo, III
John is an Associate Attorney at Olivo IP Law Group, PC, where he advises clients on intellectual property strategy, protection, and enforcement. His practice spans trademark registration, licensing, patent prosecution and overall IP portfolio management for inventors, startups, and established companies.
John began exploring IP management in 2014 as a Legal Research Assistant at Olivo IP Law Group, where he spent a decade honing his skills in patent research, legal writing, and client-focused support. This long-term experience has given him a deep understanding of the intricacies of IP law and a practical, detail-oriented approach to legal problem-solving.
In 2021, John served as a Legal Extern at an entertainment law firm in Los Angeles, where he gained experience in civil litigation and broadened his legal perspective beyond IP law by working directly with clients on a range of legal matters.
In 2022, he earned his Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School, where he focused on intellectual property and practical legal training. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of California, Riverside, where he developed his foundational understanding of law, policy, and government.
With more than a decade of experience in IP law, John brings a strategic and collaborative mindset to his work. He is passionate about helping clients protect their innovations and leveraging intellectual property to achieve long-term business goals.
Karina Palmiere
As Chief Administrative Officer at Olivo IP Group, Karina directs the operational backbone that supports the Olivo legal team, clients, and strategic initiatives while managing day-to-day administrative operations.
Coordinating legal expertise and business efficiency, Karina ensures that Olivo IP Group delivers exceptional service in intellectual property matters while maintaining compliance, solvency, and operational excellence through leading cross-functional initiatives to streamline processes and implement growth strategies in alignment with evolving client needs and legal standards.
Whether it’s optimizing internal systems or collaborating on client inventions, Karina prioritizes building infrastructure that empowers the Olivo IP Group team to focus on what they do best: protecting intellectual property and advancing the clients’ innovations and brands.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-palmiere-899b6b244/
Emilia Zielinski
As a Law Clerk and Registered Patent Agent at Olivo IP Group, Emilia is closely involved in every step of the patent prosecution process and collaborates with a team of legal assistants to support the firm’s broader intellectual property practice.
Emilia’s background in biology, chemistry, and physics allows her to provide exceptional support to clients in these and other technological areas.
Before beginning her work at Olivo IP Group, Emilia graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in Cognitive Science. Emilia earned Departmental Honors in Neuroscience for her work completed at the W.M. Keck Center for Neurophysics under the supervision of Dr. Mayank Mehta, where she researched the impact of virtual reality on the function of the brain’s spatial mapping mechanisms.
Her attention to detail, proficiency in patent application drafting, and technological knowledge has lent to her successful prosecution of patents across a broad range of technological areas.
Ahna Muhlon
In her role as a Law Clerk, Ahna supports Olivo IP Group’s work in all aspects of intellectual property law. She works primarily with trademarks and patents, developing applications for clients and devising arguments for registration in response to USPTO refusals. She also revises contracts, ensuring all agreements are compatible with the appropriate laws, and drafts legal opinions for clients, conducting research related to copyright, trademark, patent, and business rights.
Ahna is an incoming 1L at UCLA School of Law. As a proud Double Bruin, she holds a B.A. in Political Science and Communication from UCLA. Her prior legal experience includes interning as a Legal Assistant in Prague, where she drafted and amended contracts and completed legal research.
Ahna’s knowledge of transactional law, combined with her experience in the entertainment industry and her strong interest in IP and entertainment law, positions her well to contribute to Olivo IP Group’s practice.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahna-muhlon-17831720b/
Madison Gross
As a Legal Assistant at Olivo IP Group, Madison supports the firm’s intellectual property practice, assisting with trademark prosecution, IP-related agreements, and client communications. At Olivo IP Group, she contributes to the drafting of responses to USPTO office actions, prepares trademark applications, and supports the development of work-for-hire and licensing agreements. She also participates in client calls to help build strong relationships and ensure that legal services are aligned with client needs. In addition to her drafting and client support responsibilities, Madison regularly engages in legal research to inform filings, contract development, and strategic decision-making.
Madison graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a B.A. in Labor Studies, completing a pre-law curriculum. Her prior legal experience includes internships with the International Documentary Association—where she worked on accessibility and disability advocacy in the film industry—and the California Work & Family Coalition, where she contributed to policy education and outreach efforts related to paid family leave.
She brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in legal research and data management using Microsoft platforms and technologies.
Rià Sanghera
As a Legal Assistant at Olivo IP Group, Rià Sanghera supports the firm’s intellectual property practice with a focus on patent strategy, technical disclosures, and USPTO correspondence. Drawing on her background in electrical engineering, she drafts provisional patent applications, prepares responses to USPTO office actions, and conducts prior art searches and claim analysis. She also supports client communication to ensure complex engineering concepts are clearly and effectively translated into strong patent protections.
Rià is pursuing her B.S. in Electrical Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles where she has developed a foundation in circuit design, signal processing, and systems engineering. She is the Senior Tech Fellow at UCLA’s Technology Development Group, where she drafts non-confidential disclosures for emerging innovations and supports marketing efforts for technology transfer.
She brings a solution-oriented approach with strong technical writing skills and a nuanced understanding of both inventors’ perspectives and legal frameworks to her work at Olivo IP Group.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ria-sanghera
Karina Yamini
As a Legal Assistant at Olivo IP Group, Karina supports the firm’s intellectual property practice by assisting with patent strategy, technical disclosures, and USPTO correspondence. Leveraging her background in bioengineering and technology management, she helps translate complex engineering and scientific concepts into clear, effective patent protections.
Karina’s work includes preparing responses to USPTO office actions, conducting prior art searches, analyzing claims, and drafting provisional patent applications across a range of technologies. She also assists with client communication to ensure inventors’ ideas are accurately and strategically protected.
Karina is completing her B.S. in Bioengineering with a specialization in Technology Management at the University of California, Los Angeles. Her previous experience includes supporting litigation and research efforts and conducting market and technology analyses on AI and emerging technologies.
She brings a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to her work, combining technical proficiency with a commitment to helping clients advance their intellectual property goals with precision and care.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-yamini-a83557256/
