John’s practice encompasses all aspects of intellectual property law,
including domestic and international patent acquisition and
maintenance, trademark and copyright registration; intellectual
property enforcement and litigation; trade secret protection;
high-profile product and trademark clearances; large scale due
diligence efforts; joint venture and commercial agreements; and licensing.
Credentials
Bar Admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
State Bar of Michigan
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Distinctions
Animal Friendly Attorneys™ by Attorneys for Animals
AV® Preeminent Lawyer – Peer Review Rating of 5.0 out of 5.0 (Martindale-Hubbell)
Best Lawyers® – Patent and Trademark Law, 2016-Present
Client Choice Award – Intellectual Property: Patents, 2019
IP Stars® – Patent Star and Trademark Star
Leading Lawyers
Michigan Super Lawyers®
Top Lawyers – Dbusiness
Education
University of Detroit Law School, J.D. cum laude
University of Michigan, B.S.M.E
Memberships and Associations
Federal Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
Oakland County Bar Association
Licensing Executives Society
American Intellectual Property Law Association
Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association
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