- Widener University School of Law/Delaware Law School, J.D.
- Drexel University, M.S., Computer Engineering
- Drexel University, B.S., Civil Engineering
John focuses his practice on securing, licensing and optimizing the value of intellectual property rights. His practice includes portfolio strategy, SDO compliance, claim charts, domestic and foreign patent prosecution, patent validity and infringement analysis, state-of-the-art and patentability opinions, IP landscaping analysis, licensing, and due diligence. John is vice chair of the Firm’s electrical practice group.
Client Work
John enjoys working closely with clients and counseling them on IP strategies for realizing their business objectives and maximizing the value of their IP assets. John regularly counsels clients on patent portfolio development and strategy, patent prosecution strategy, patent acquisitions, patent divestitures, and monetization of currently owned patent assets. He focuses on securing, managing and protecting intellectual property rights to optimize their value and developing/implementing results-oriented strategies on behalf of clients.
Though his technical experience is varied, John’s particular area of focus includes wireless communications, LEDs, computer hardware, computer software, interactive entertainment systems and processes, semiconductors, and electronics.
Publications, Presentations and Recognitions
Publications
Intellectual Property at the Supreme Court 2017
The On-Sale Bar After Angiomax
Maintenance Fees: Trends, Anecdotes, and Strategy
Michael Jackson Tells Technology Firms to Beat It
He has spoken on intellectual property issues to the Penn Intellectual Property Law Group at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, to Temple University’s Fox School of Business and Management, and to the Association of Corporate Counsel, Delaware Valley Chapter (DELVACCA).
Recognitions
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®, published by Thomson Reuters, (2013-2014, 2017-2018)
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, published by Thomson Reuters, (2006, 2008, 2010-2012)
Best Lawyers in America®, published by Best Lawyers LLC, (2014-2019)
John also represented Volpe and Koenig’s IPromise Charitable Giving Fund as a guest speaker on Philadelphia Agenda with Brad Segall.
Professional Activities
Pennsylvania Bar Association
New Jersey Bar Association
Licensing Executives Society (LES)
Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) Standards Setting Committee
Bar and Court Admissions
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
U.S. District Court of New Jersey
U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Life Beyond the Law
I enjoy spending time with family and friends. My hobbies include basketball, golf, and home improvement projects.
