Current Employment Position(s)

Associate

Lawyer Overview

John Colgan practices in the area of intellectual property law, concentrating on patent litigation. He has represented Jones Day clients in patent cases in federal district courts nationwide. He also assists clients with intellectual property counseling and licensing.

John has represented clients in matters concerning a wide range of technologies, including computer hardware and software, digital cameras and related interfacing means, automotive hinges, medical devices, and satellite communications.

Areas of Practice

• Intellectual Property

Representative Cases

• The Mathworks, Inc. v. COMSOL AB et al., Civil Action No. 6:06-cv-335 (E.D. Tex. 2006) (Judge Davis) , (2008)
• Burlington Basket Company, Inc. v. Fisher-Price, Inc. et al., Case No. 06-CV-25 (S.D. Iowa)
• Papst Licensing GmbH & Co. KG v. Nikon Corporation, Nikon Americas Inc. and Nikon Inc., Civil Action No. 08-cv-2510 (N.D. Ill.)
• Phillip M. Adams & Associates, LLC v. Dell Inc., et al. (including IBM Corporation), Civil Action No. 1:05-CV-64 (D. Utah)
• Quantum World v. IBM, et al., Case No. 07-24, E.D. Tex , (2009)
• The Mathworks, Inc. v. COMSOL AB et al., Civil Action No. 6:06-cv-334 (E.D. Tex. 2006) (Judge Davis)
• Vertical Doors, Inc. v. Howitt, et al., SACV06-984 (N.D. Cal. 2006)

West Practice Categories

Copyrights, Intellectual Property Law, International Intellectual Property, Patents, Technology Licensing, Trade Dress, Trade Secrets, Trademarks

Bar Admissions

• Illinois
• New York

Education

• Northwestern University

Address

77 West Wacker
Chicago, IL 60601-1692

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