Introduction

John is a shareholder in Fredrikson & Byron’s Intellectual Property Group. He is registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. His practice focuses on patent preparation and prosecution, counseling clients interested in acquiring, transferring, or licensing intellectual property assets, and rendering opinions relating to infringement issues. John also has experience in dealing with trademark and copyright matters. Prior to practicing law, John was a product engineer for a lighting manufacturer, working extensively with Underwriters Laboratories in testing and the listing of new and existing products.

Education

• Marquette University Law School, J.D., 2001
• Marquette University, B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1999
• Marquette University, B.S., Biomedical Engineering, 1994

Bar Admissions

• Minnesota, 2002
• Wisconsin, 2002
• U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2002

Practice Areas

• Intellectual Property
• IP Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Strategic Assessments
• Patents
• Construction
• Internet, Technology & E-Commerce
• Clean Technology
• Life Sciences

Selected Publications & Presentations

• “Over $1 Billion Available in Federal Tax Credits and Grants for Life Science Companies,” co-authored with Jessica Manivasager, FredALERT: Life Sciences, June 18, 2010
• “China: Pay Attention to Your Intellectual Property - or Suffer the Consequences,” Presenter, China Practicum, Minnesota Trade Office, April 8, 2009
• “Strategies for Success in a Demanding Patent Office,” co-authored with Eric Snustad, FredNEWS: Intellectual Property, December 8, 2008
• “Computer Software Licenses - Parties' Rights to Assign,” Presenter, Internal Information Session, July 18, 2006
• “Tips for More Effective In-House Patent Searching,” Presenter, External Information Session, May 10, 2006

Professional Activities

• Minnesota/Wisconsin State Bar Associations
• Hennepin County Bar Association
• Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association
• Illuminating Engineering Society
• North Central Electrical League

Community Involvement

• Board Member, Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota (2005-2009)
• Volunteer, Minnesota Associates for Human Rights, Liberia Truth and Reconciliation Commission Project (2007)