Atty. John E. Gibson

Atty. John E. Gibson

John E. Gibson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, intellectual property prosecution.

Kansas City Kansas City 29 Years Experience 29 year

Profile Summary

About John E. Gibson at a glance

John E. Gibson is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on ip. Admitted to practice in Arizona (Inactive) (1997), Kansas (1999), Missouri (2003), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and (2003). Educated at Arizona State University College of Law (J.D., 1997) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (B.S., 1994). Active member of American Intellectual Property Law Association Intellectual Property Owners Association. Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John E. Gibson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, intellectual property prosecution
  • John E. received a B.S. degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • John E. practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Gibson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John E. Gibson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John E. Gibson

Where is John E. Gibson's law office located?
John E. Gibson's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Gibson handle?
John E. Gibson focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John E. Gibson practiced law?
John E. Gibson has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did John E. Gibson go to law school?
John E. Gibson earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.S., 1994).
How can I contact John E. Gibson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Arizona State University College of Law
- 1997
B.S.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Arizona (Inactive)
Admitted: 1997
Kansas
Admitted: 1999
Missouri
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and
Admitted: 2003

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