Jason P. Nixon is a registered patent attorney and intellectual property lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience advising technology companies on patent prosecution, trademark protection, and IP portfolio strategy. With a background in electrical engineering, Jason helps clients secure and enforce intellectual property rights that align with their business objectives and competitive positioning.

Prior to joining the firm, Jason served as IP and Product Counsel for a high-growth technology company, where he led global patent and trademark portfolio management, built and scaled the company’s in-house patent program, and advised executive leadership on intellectual property risk, freedom-to-operate, and product launch strategy. He worked closely with engineering, product, and marketing teams to integrate IP strategy into product development and go-to-market planning.

In private practice, Jason has represented startups, emerging growth companies, and established businesses in domestic and international patent preparation and prosecution, IP due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, non-infringement and invalidity opinions, and intellectual property litigation. His technical experience spans software, wireless communications, semiconductors, optics, medical devices, internet technologies, and related electrical and computer technologies.

Jason is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the Utah Bar.

Jason P. Nixon was last modified: April 28th, 2026 by Alison Ottley

Awards and Recognition

  • Best Lawyer (2019-2026)
  • Legal Elite (2012, 2019-2021)
  • Mountain States Super Lawyers (2012, 2017, 2018)

Education

University of Utah, B.S. Electrical Engineering, August 2001

Lewis & Clark Law School, Juris Doctor, May 2006

Affiliations / Memberships

  • American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)

Professional Experience

  • LiveView Technologies (LVT), IP and Product Counsel, April 2022 to March 2026
  • TraskBritt, P.C., Associate, May 2006 to May 2010; Shareholder, July 2018 to April 2022; Of Counsel, April 2022 to March 2026
  • Maschoff Brennan, Shareholder, July 2015 to July 2018
  • Durham Jones & Pinegar, Associate, May 2010 to October 2012; Shareholder, November 2012 to July 2015
Admitted to Practice
Utah State Bar
United States Patent and Trademark Office

Contact

Jason P. Nixon

801-323-3340