Olivia Luk Bedi

Olivia’s experience encompasses all areas of IP — patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks — and covers a variety of industries, including medical devices, computer programs and software, cellphone technology, and manufacturers of audio products, paintballs, and power tools. An experienced trial lawyer, Olivia has litigated and tried significant cases before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and other federal courts across the country, and she has also briefed and argued patent appeals before the Federal Circuit. Olivia serves on three judicially appointed committees for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois: Local Rules Advisory, Local Patent Rules, and Racial Justice Diversity.

Olivia’s experience also encompasses many aspects of civil litigation, including general business disputes and product liability investigations and litigations. She recently represented a global manufacturer in the gas and energy space working closely with technical and damages experts.

Before practicing law, Olivia spent five years as a patent examiner for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). There she gained extensive experience and deep knowledge of USPTO procedures, which she leverages on behalf of clients as she advises them on business decisions and litigates disputes.

Olivia is dedicated to increasing inclusion, equity, and diversity in the legal profession. In addition to her service on the Racial Justice Diversity Committee for the District Court, she also serves as a board member of the Chicago Committee for Minorities in Large Law Firms and on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for the Economic Club of Chicago.

Olivia devotes a substantial amount of her time to pro bono service. In 2018, she received the Excellence in Pro Bono Service award, presented by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Her dedication began when she represented a Chicago high school student charged with first-degree felony murder in People v. Shannon, which received national attention after a videotape of the incident went viral. Olivia remains dedicated to her pro bono clients and continues to fight for their cause through petitions and appeals. She received the Sandra Day O’Connor Award for Professional Service in 2011 for that representation.