PRACTICE

Jon’s practice focuses on patent prosecution and counseling clients on intellectual property matters. In addition to preparing and prosecuting patent applications, Jon assists clients with patent portfolio evaluation, development, and management with the goal of maximizing value while containing costs. He provides technical and legal assistance in intellectual property litigation, and performs pre-litigation patent analysis and investigation. Jon also renders opinions of counsel regarding patent infringement and validity. Additionally, Jon prepares and reviews agreements related to intellectual property rights.

Jon’s practice has involved many types of technology, including semiconductor fabrication, computer software, programmable logic devices, TFT displays, solar cells, truck axles, and computer networking. His technical background includes computer modeling of fluid flows (finite elements), and computer systems and network management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jon is a partner of Campbell Stephenson LLP. Prior to joining the Firm, Jon’s practice focus was on enforcement of intellectual property rights, including litigation and licensing of all forms of intellectual property rights. Jon’s litigation experience includes actions before various U.S. District Courts, the International Trade Commission, the Federal Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Through this patent litigation experience, Jon has developed a deep understanding of strategies for maximizing patent portfolio value and for reducing patent infringement exposure. Jon began his legal career practicing in both the San Jose and Austin offices of Skjerven Morrill MacPherson LLP.

EDUCATION

University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1996
University of Texas at Austin, M.S. Engineering Mechanics, 1988
Carnegie-Mellon University, B.S., Physics, 1986

ADMISSIONS

State Bar of Texas, 1996
State Bar of California, 1997
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

Austin Intellectual Property Law Association
Pastoral Advisory Council for St. Thomas More Church, 2003-2006
       Council Chair, 2004-2006