Over the last twenty-five years, John has gained expertise in all areas of trademark practice:  From the evaluation and clearance of marks, the prosecution of trademarks before the USPTO, and the representation of a diverse range of clients before the Trademark Trials and Appeals Board (TTAB). John has also successfully argued numerous Responses to Office Actions. More importantly, John has built an extensive network of loyal clients, who appreciate the personalized service and cost-effective approach he provides. This only occurs by taking the time to get to know each client’s business, and doing the right thing by the client, no matter what. In some cases, this even means advising the client not to file a trademark. This is where traits like honesty and integrity stand out in John’s law practice.

Prior to starting Allmark Trademark^©, John worked as a Judicial Research Attorney for the Superior Court of Santa Clara County, located in San Jose, California. He then served as an associate at Hopkins & Carley, a large law firm located also located in San Jose. He focused on business litigation matters, including intellectual property and contract disputes. This experience was helpful when representing clients before the Trademark Trials and Appeals Board.

John received his undergraduate degree from UC Irvine, and his law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. John is an active member of the Intellectual Property Section of the California Bar. In his free time John enjoys traveling far and wide, hopping his bike over rattlesnakes on the nearby American River Trail, and playing a particularly poor game of golf.