John is a seasoned attorney with experience litigating and prosecuting patents across a variety of sectors, including electronics, computer networking and internet technology, automotive safety devices, semiconductor manufacturing and design, optics, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), and software. His strength lies in his ability to distill complex technical concepts and facts into a compelling story for judges and juries.
John’s trial experience includes Markman hearings and deposing and cross-examining difficult expert witnesses. He has experience representing clients before federal courts throughout the country, including in the Eastern District of Texas, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Federal Circuit, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
John developed the oral advocacy skills that are critical to his practice as a semiconductor engineer, where he interfaced with researchers to understand complex technical issues related to new products and processes and translated that information to manufacturing personnel.