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| John Christopher: | Member at The Christopher & Weisberg, PA |
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1232 N. University Drive Plantation, FL 33322 |
| Website: | www.cwiplaw.com |
| Phone: | (954) 828-1488 |
| Offices: |
Christopher & Weisberg, PA
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US and international patent applications and prosecution; patentability searches; freedom to operate searches; legal opinions; patent validity studies.
US and international trademark applications and prosecution; trademark clearance searches; legal opinions.
Dispute resolution; settlements; agreements; litigation in state and federal courts.
Dispute resolution; settlements; agreements; litigation in state and federal courts.
Dispute resolution; settlements; and agreements.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Intellectual Property Law Association | Member | N/A |
| Boston Patent Law Association | Member | 1990 - 2000 |
| American Intellectual Property Law Association | Member | 1990 - 1900 |
| American Intellectual Property Law Association | Member | N/A |
| Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 1992 - 2000 |
| United States Patent Bar | Registered Patent Attorney | 1993 - 1900 |
| United States Patent Bar | Registered Patent Attorney | N/A |
| United States Patent Bar | Registered Patent Attorney | N/A |
| International Trademark Association | Member | N/A |
| International Trademark Association | Member | 1996 - 1900 |
| International Trademark Association | Member | N/A |
| Intellectual Property Law Association of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Intellectual Property Law Association of Florida | Member | 2000 - 1900 |
| Intellectual Property Law Association of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar Association | Member | 2001 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association | Chairman - Business Law | 2006 - 2008 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2017 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2016 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2015 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2012 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2011 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2010 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2009 |
| Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2008 |
| Top Lawyer | N/A | 2008 |
| Top Lawyer | 2008 | |
| Top Lawyer | 2007 | |
| Top Lawyer | N/A | 2007 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| United States Air Force Academy | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1980 |
| Northeastern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
| Northeastern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Active | 1992 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 493465 | Member in Good Standing | 2001 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AIPLA Conference Materials: IP Law in China | Beyond Bitterness: You Really Can Obtain and Protect Trademarks in China | 2007 |
| AIPLA Conference Materials: IP Law in China | Beyond Bitterness: You Really Can Obtain and Protect Trademarks in China | 2007 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| AIPLA Road Show - IP Practice in China, Washington, DC | Trademark Protection and Enforcement in China | 2007 |
| Korean Patent Attorney Association Meeting, Seoul, S. Korea | Review of Recent U.S. Federal Case Law on Trademarks | 2006 |
| Joint AIPLA / Hong Kong Intellectual Property Department Conference, Hong Kong, China | Digital Millennium Copyright Act | 2006 |
| AIPLA Meeting with China’s National Copyright Administration (Copyright Office), Beijing, China | Digital Millennium Copyright Act | 2006 |
| Innovations in New Product Development, Technology & Marketing, Miami, Florida | Key Intellectual Property Considerations for Emerging Technology Companies and Their Government, Venture Cap and Corporate Investors | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Specialist | Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Hayes | 1990 - 1992 |
| Technology Specialist | Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Hayes | 1990 - 1992 |
| Associate | Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Hayes | 1992 - 1996 |
| Associate | Weingarten, Schurgin, Gagnebin & Hayes | 1992 - 1996 |
| Junior Partner | Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP | 1996 - 1999 |
| Junior Partner | Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP | 1996 - 1999 |
| Shareholder | Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart | 2000 - 2001 |
| Shareholder | Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart | 2000 - 2001 |
| Managing Partner | Christopher & Weisberg, P.A. | N/A |
| Managing Partner | Christopher & Weisberg, P.A. | 2001 - 1900 |
| Managing Partner | Christopher & Weisberg, P.A. | N/A |
