Jon focuses his practice on domestic and international patent prosecution and portfolio management within the electrical and telecommunications fields.
Jon skillfully guides clients through the preparation and prosecution of patent applications before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for inventions relating to software, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and autonomous vehicles. With 20+ years of intellectual property and patent law experience, he works directly with inventors, foreign counsel, and patent examiners to ensure his client's innovations are protected through means that best align with business objectives.
When litigation is necessary, Jon collaborates with corporate and in-house legal teams on matters involving patent infringement, portfolio analysis, and mergers and acquisitions.
Prior to joining Holland & Hart, Jon practiced as in-house counsel to multinational telecommunications and technology companies.
John is not admitted to practice in Colorado. He practices exclusively before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).