Justin Johanson

Practice Summary

Registered patent attorney and intellectual property specialist with over 15 years of experience providing strategic counsel and representation to clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Key practice areas include: Patent Prosecution: Drafting and prosecuting utility and design patent applications in the U.S. and internationally across a wide range of technologies, including software, electronics, medical devices, and mechanical systems. Managing patent portfolios and developing cost-effective filing strategies aligned with clients' business objectives. Trademark Prosecution: Conducting trademark clearance searches, providing availability opinions, and filing and prosecuting trademark applications in the U.S. and globally. Advising on brand strategy and the selection of strong, protectable trademarks. IP Counseling: Advising clients on intellectual property matters including patentability, freedom-to-operate, validity, and infringement. Providing strategic guidance on IP portfolio development and management. Conducting IP due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions. Licensing & Transactions: Negotiating and drafting IP licenses, assignments, joint development agreements, and other IP-related contracts. Counseling clients on monetizing and enforcing their intellectual property rights.