John B. Conklin

Shareholder

John B. Conklin

John B. Conklin

Shareholder

Overview

Mr. Conklin practices law exclusively in the field of intellectual property, including litigation, legal opinion, and prosecution matters, with specific concentration in the areas of computer architecture, computer networks, software, telecommunications, related Internet technologies, telephony systems, lasers, digital and analog control systems, power electronics, alarm and signaling systems and computer-based imaging systems.

Mr. Conklin has served as trial counsel in many patent lawsuits, including jury trials. In addition, he has served as counsel in many administrative proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as well as in opposition proceedings before foreign patent offices.

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With extensive experience in formulating patent strategies and in managing patent portfolios, Mr. Conklin counsels and renders opinions on patent validity, patent infringement, technology licensing, and the protection of trade secrets and other proprietary information. He also prepares and prosecutes patent applications in the U.S. and foreign countries.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Conklin was a practicing electrical engineer, an examiner for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Division Patent Counsel for Motorola. While at Motorola, he was responsible for all intellectual property matters involving products such as base stations for mobile radio systems and trunked radio systems. While at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, he examined patent applications in the art of motor control systems.

Education

  • Case Western Reserve University, J.D.
  • Case Western Reserve University, B.S. in Electrical Engineering
  • The George Washington University School of Law – Performed advanced degree work

Admissions

  • Illinois
  • Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • Ohio

Courts

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
  • Illinois State Courts

Honors

  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated (Highest Rating) – Martindale-Hubbell
  • Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in Intellectual Property Law – Leading Lawyers Network
  • Listed among the Top Lawyers in Illinois in Intellectual Property Law – Chicago Lawyer
  • Named as one of “The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners” – Intellectual Asset Management’s IAM 1000

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
  • Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
  • Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)

Articles, Publications & Lectures

  • Mr. Conklin has participated in panels pertaining to intellectual property and has been quoted in news articles. He also has spoken at conferences and at seminars sponsored by professional organizations, clients, and the United States government.
John B. Conklin

John B. Conklin

Shareholder

  • Office: Chicago
  • Phone: 312-616-5600
  • Fax: 312-616-5700
  • Email: jconklin@leydig.com

Mr. Conklin practices law exclusively in the field of intellectual property, including litigation, legal opinion, and prosecution matters, with specific concentration in the areas of computer architecture, computer networks, software, telecommunications, related Internet technologies, telephony systems, lasers, digital and analog control systems, power electronics, alarm and signaling systems and computer-based imaging systems.

Mr. Conklin has served as trial counsel in many patent lawsuits, including jury trials. In addition, he has served as counsel in many administrative proceedings at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, as well as in opposition proceedings before foreign patent offices.

With extensive experience in formulating patent strategies and in managing patent portfolios, Mr. Conklin counsels and renders opinions on patent validity, patent infringement, technology licensing, and the protection of trade secrets and other proprietary information. He also prepares and prosecutes patent applications in the U.S. and foreign countries.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Conklin was a practicing electrical engineer, an examiner for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Division Patent Counsel for Motorola. While at Motorola, he was responsible for all intellectual property matters involving products such as base stations for mobile radio systems and trunked radio systems. While at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, he examined patent applications in the art of motor control systems.

Honors

  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated (Highest Rating) – Martindale-Hubbell
  • Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in Intellectual Property Law – Leading Lawyers Network
  • Listed among the Top Lawyers in Illinois in Intellectual Property Law – Chicago Lawyer
  • Named as one of “The World’s Leading Patent Practitioners” – Intellectual Asset Management’s IAM 1000

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
  • Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (IPLAC)
  • Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
  • Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)

Articles, Publications & Lectures

  • Mr. Conklin has participated in panels pertaining to intellectual property and has been quoted in news articles. He also has spoken at conferences and at seminars sponsored by professional organizations, clients, and the United States government.